Nov
2007
Articles from 12th Nov 2007
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Leading figure enters list to take over Rock
Nov 12 2007 | Today's News
A MAJOR figure in the banking world has entered the bidding process to take over stricken Northern Rock – and is said to want the business to stay independent in the North-East. Luqman Arnold, 57, is the former boss of Abbey and is known as one of the City’s most experienced bankers. Read
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No room at market for top meat farmer
Nov 12 2007 | Today's News
ONE of the region’s top organic farmers cannot get a stall on a farmers’ market in Newcastle – because there are too many people selling meat. Read
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Tributes unite the generations
Nov 12 2007 | Today's News
VETERANS and their families stood side-by-side with serving soldiers yesterday to remember those injured and killed in the line of duty. Read
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Gap year for teacher to hobnob with band
Nov 12 2007 | Today's News
A NORTHUMBERLAND teacher has proved to her students that she definitely rocks by taking a break from the classroom to get close to one of the music world’s trendiest bands. Read
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End of the line for Maglev?
Nov 12 2007 | Today's News
HOPES of a high-speed rail link connecting Newcastle to London have taken a blow as the Government edges towards approving West coast rail upgrades. Read
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Grieving father in quarry safety call
Nov 12 2007 | Today's News
THE father of a popular teenager who drowned in a flooded quarry has called for improved safety at the site. Read
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New parking protest launched
Nov 12 2007 | Today's News
PARKING campaigner Neil Herron has called for a second North-East council to refund fines. Read
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Academy rumours discounted
Nov 12 2007 | Today's News
THE backers of a controversial city academy have quashed rumours that they are about to pull out of plans for a project in a Northumberland town. Read
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Respect tribute to tragic family
Nov 12 2007 | Today's News
RELATIVES and friends of a family stabbed in their own home last year came together yesterday to remember four vibrant lives. Read
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Region’s mobile shame is revealed
Nov 12 2007 | Today's News
MORE than 26,000 motorists in the region have been caught out ignoring mobile phone laws – despite repeated warnings they are putting lives at risk. Read
