Feb
2008
Articles from 28th Feb 2008
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Gambler given the OK to widen claim
Feb 28 2008 | Today's News
A COMPULSIVE gambler who lost more than £2m has been given permission by a High Court judge in London to seek “personal injury” damages from bookmaker William Hill as well as his losses. Read
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Ministers urged to look to maglev
Feb 28 2008 | Today's News
MINISTERS were today told to provide “substantial” funding to upgrade the North East’s inadequate transport network if they are serious about boosting prosperity and avoiding gridlock. Read
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Murder accused tells of fighting with Sam
Feb 28 2008 | Today's News
A SCHOOLGIRL told a murder trial jury she had not realised she had a knife in her hand when she stabbed a young mother to death in a street confrontation. Read
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Can ye dee a chorpy?
Feb 28 2008 | Today's News
CAN you top the Chorpy Chorpy Cheep Cheep singers? Read
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Cancer sufferers to be drug trial guinea pigs
Feb 28 2008 | Today's News
TWO North East women with advanced cancer are the first in the country to act as guinea pigs for a new drug developed in the region to treat hereditary tumours. Read
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‘Faked’ armed raid – barmen arrested
Feb 28 2008 | Today's News
MEMBERS of a prestigious North East golf club and entertainment venue have been rocked by revelations that an “armed robbery” in their club may have been faked. Read
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Harassment case councillor resigns
Feb 28 2008 | Today's News
A VETERAN community leader who waged a campaign of harassment and intimidation against a former council colleague has resigned as chairman of the local parish council – and vowed to “rattle a few skeletons” in a memoir. Read
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Quake bill set to run to tens of millions
Feb 28 2008 | Today's News
TREMORS rippled through the North East yesterday as an earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale sent shock waves across the country. Read
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College’s ‘soul’ to be felled
Feb 28 2008 | Today's News
THE North was still coming to grips yesterday with the aftermath of Tuesday’s gales. Read
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North collector’s treasures
Feb 28 2008 | Today's News
A STUNNING collection of modern art built up by the Tyneside head of a tailoring empire is to be sold at auction. Read
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A question of memory
Feb 28 2008 | Today's News
CHILDREN who under-achieve at school may just have poor working memory rather than low intelligence, according to a new report by North East academics. Read
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For sale – seaside home that can be rebuilt if needed
Feb 28 2008 | Today's News
BUYING a house which lies just a few feet from a cliff being eaten away by erosion might not seem a sensible idea. Read
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Patients’ rehab hope
Feb 28 2008 | Today's News
A NORTH East academic has launched a unique rehabilitation service to help end a postcode lottery of care for patients who have suffered brain injuries. Read
