Feb
2008
Articles from 11th Feb 2008
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On road to success
Feb 11 2008 | Today's News
THE Journal Taste North East England Campaign is taking to the road – courtesy of a red London double-decker. Read
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Female oil rig worker faces court over ‘hoax’
Feb 11 2008 | Today's News
A WOMAN oil rig worker was arrested last night after staff, including many from the North East, were involved in a dramatic evacuation from a platform yesterday after a security alert sparked by a potential bomb threat. Read
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Day the stars came out for an old friend
Feb 11 2008 | Today's News
BACK stage at the City Hall at 1pm yesterday, there was a nervous energy which the untrained observer may have linked to a bout of food poisoning. Read
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Fire crews face rise in attacks on duty
Feb 11 2008 | Today's News
NORTH East firefighters have experienced the country’s biggest increase in recorded attacks. Read
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£6m Costa drugs swoop
Feb 11 2008 | Today's News
A MAN from the North East was arrested on the Costa del Sol, accused of handling nearly £6m worth of cocaine, which was headed for British streets. Read
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Genes give insight into prostate cancer
Feb 11 2008 | Today's News
SCIENTISTS have discovered genetic changes which greatly increase the risk of prostate cancer after a study involving North East men. Read
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Health trust aiming to tackle obesity
Feb 11 2008 | Today's News
A HEALTH trust is developing new programmes to help support local children and families to tackle obesity. Read
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Hats off to the Rats as year begins
Feb 11 2008 | Today's News
A KALEIDOSCOPE of colour was on show in the North-East as Chinese New Year celebrations got under way yesterday. Read
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It’s fast forward on ‘cure’ for dementia
Feb 11 2008 | Today's News
A POTENTIAL cure for dementia discovered in the North-East could be available for patients early next year. Read
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Pensioner takes on car jacker
Feb 11 2008 | Today's News
A PENSIONER risked serious injury when he jumped on the bonnet of his car to stop a thief from stealing it. Read
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Where innovation is truly second nature
Feb 11 2008 | Today's News
IF farming brothers Matthew and George Culley could return from their 18th Century Northumbrian lives, it is likely that a surprising amount of the county would still be recognisable to them. Read
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Playtime is extended for kiddies
Feb 11 2008 | Today's News
YOUNGSTERS in a market town could soon be enjoying a splashing time thanks to a £310,000 project to transform a run down children’s paddling pool. Read
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Pensioners launch bid to save job
Feb 11 2008 | Today's News
PENSIONERS are pinning their faith on grey power to save the jobs of their popular wardens. Read
