Mar
2008
Articles from 14th Mar 2008
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Rail staff strike may hit trains
Mar 14 2008 | Today's News
STRIKE action by railway workers could lead to travel chaos in the North East over the Easter holiday period. Read
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Shoppers queue to check out new store
Mar 14 2008 | Today's News
SHOPPERS in a Northumberland market town finally welcomed a second major supermarket yesterday after a lengthy battle. Read
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Wind farm battle brews
Mar 14 2008 | Today's News
WIND campaigners in Durham are gearing up for another planning battle despite claims that the county has already met its wind targets. Read
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Shearer sets off on 335-mile charity bike ride
Mar 14 2008 | Today's News
NEWCASTLE legend Alan Shearer will be spurred on in his attempt to complete a gruelling 335-mile charity bike ride tonight by a challenge laid down by Kevin Keegan – if he arrives in time, he will win a wager. Read
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Cameron says A1 upgrade would be priority for Tories
Mar 14 2008 | Today's News
UPGRADING the congested A1 Western Bypass will be a top priority for any incoming Conservative Government, David Cameron has signalled. Read
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Work begins at last on eco-friendly hall
Mar 14 2008 | Today's News
AFTER more than two years and a major legal battle, work on a £500,000 eco-friendly village hall could be about to start again. Read
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Size matters in city ads launch
Mar 14 2008 | Today's News
A CAMPAIGN marketing the handiness of Newcastle city centre will be launched later this month. Read
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Delicate talks begin over Gospels’ return
Mar 14 2008 | Today's News
A UNIVERSITY boss revealed yesterday that talks were under way with the British Library in London in an attempt to house the Lindisfarne Gospels in the North East. Read
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Life in jail for addict who killed over debt
Mar 14 2008 | Today's News
A HEROIN addict who stabbed a fellow drug user to death on his doorstep after an apparent fall-out over a petty debt was jailed for life yesterday. Read
