Jan
2008
Articles from 30th Jan 2008
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Standards on trains ‘hitting the buffers’
Jan 30 2008 | Today's News
PASSENGERS travelling on North-East trains face some of the worst rail standards in Europe – with even toilets now under threat. Read
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Tragedy boy ‘must have been terrified’
Jan 30 2008 | Today's News
A 12-YEAR-OLD boy has collapsed and died after being chased by two older boys. Yesterday the mother of Jordan Maddison, who suffered from a pre- existing heart condition, choked back tears to pay a moving tribute to her son. Read
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Fight your corner, Blair aide tells North
Jan 30 2008 | Today's News
A FORMER adviser to Tony Blair is calling on the North-East to shout louder in Europe to secure more cash. Read
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Darling in talks on Rock workers
Jan 30 2008 | Today's News
CHANCELLOR Alistair Darling is today set to meet representations of staff at Northern Rock as the bank’s future is decided. Read
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Number of smokers at all-time low
Jan 30 2008 | Today's News
THE number of smokers in the North-East has fallen to record levels, new figures have revealed. Read
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Son would be welcomed back into his home
Jan 30 2008 | Today's News
A MOTHER has described frantic attempts to save her two daughters from a house fire allegedly started by their teenage brother – but said she wouldn’t hesitate to welcome her son back into her home. Read
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Ex-PC in claims of ‘abuse on daily basis’
Jan 30 2008 | Today's News
A FORMER police officer who claims he suffered threats, verbal and racist abuse while working for Northumbria Police is taking the force to an employment tribunal. Read
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Conway fights for his political life
Jan 30 2008 | Today's News
A FORMER Tyneside politician who used taxpayers’ money to pay his son for work he never carried out is today fighting to save his career. Read
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Secret incinerator vote
Jan 30 2008 | Today's News
PROTESTS are expected tonight as city leaders prepare to meet behind closed doors to discuss proposals for a new incinerator south of the Tyne. Read
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Climate change quiz for 50,000
Jan 30 2008 | Today's News
THE opinions are to be sought of 50,000 people in the North-East on climate change. The survey has been organised by North-East MEP Fiona Hall, who is also Liberal Democrat energy spokesperson in Europe. Read
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Care review welcomed
Jan 30 2008 | Today's News
THE family of an elderly woman forced to find care for her and sell her home to pay for it has welcomed what they call a long overdue Government inquiry into a postcode lottery of services. Read
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Fewer patients get hospital superbugs
Jan 30 2008 | Today's News
THE number of patients in the North-East contracting hospital superbugs has fallen, new figures show. Read
