Dec
2007
Articles from 15th Dec 2007
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heady heady heady heady
Dec 15 2007 | Today's News
FOUR successful rural businesses have been chosen as standard bearers for the North-East in an annual competition to find Britain’s best countryside retailers. Read
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The big freeze
Dec 15 2007 | Today's News
The North-East was brought to virtual standstill because of the extreme conditions and the region was still covered in a thick white layer until April, when it finally began to melt. Read
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Killing could have been prevented
Dec 15 2007 | Today's News
THE family of a mentally ill man who hacked his best friend to death with an axe spoke of its “vindication and devastation” yesterday after a damning report said the fatal attack could have been prevented. Read
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Georgia’s wish to meet Santa comes true
Dec 15 2007 | Today's News
A FIVE-YEAR-OLD who has a lifelong health condition that severely restricts her movement went on a surprise dream trip to Lapland. Read
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Is curry house a way to spice up village?
Dec 15 2007 | Today's News
VILLAGERS are objecting to plans for a curry house in the heart of their community. Read
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Fraudster’s daughter not disabled
Dec 15 2007 | Today's News
A MOTHER pretended her daughter was disabled and blind to steal more than £30,000 in benefits. Read
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500 jobs to go as Electrolux closes
Dec 15 2007 | Today's News
THE worst fears of workers were confirmed yesterday when they were told their factory was to close. Read
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North’s economy is fastest growing
Dec 15 2007 | Today's News
THE North-East has the nation’s fastest growing economy – despite an average income much lower than the rest of the UK, according to a new report. Read
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'It's too remote for Gospels, Up North'
Dec 15 2007 | Today's News
BOSSES at the British Library have defended their decision to stop the Lindisfarne Gospels being returned to their North-East birthplace – claiming they would be unable to protect the ancient manuscript in a “remote location”. Read
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Theatre is ready for next act
Dec 15 2007 | Today's News
THE long term future of a historic Newcastle theatre is set to be secured. The Journal Tyne Theatre and Opera House in Westgate Road, Newcastle, is Grade I listed but is in need of significant restoration work. Read
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Bleak news for 29 Co-op store workers
Dec 15 2007 | Today's News
TWENTY-NINE workers look set to lose their jobs at a Co-op store in a Northumberland town where a long-awaited, £30m shopping development is getting under way. Read
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Man flees flat after wheelie bin arson
Dec 15 2007 | Today's News
A MAN escaped from his smoke-logged flat after fire-raisers set off a chain reaction blaze which could have ended in tragedy. Read
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Farms on alert over virus find
Dec 15 2007 | Today's News
FARMERS in the North-East last night spoke of their fears after a case of Bluetongue was discovered near Middlesbrough. Read
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Which city centre Waterstone’s should go?
Dec 15 2007 | Today's News
A HISTORIC building which is closing as a bookshop on Christmas Eve will start a new chapter as a high-street clothes store next year. Read
