Apr
2008
Articles from 11th Apr 2008
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Visitors at cutting edge of meat choice
Apr 11 2008 | Today's News
VISITORS to a Northumberland farm this weekend will have the chance to learn about where top quality local produce comes from, and how best to cook it. Read
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Market brolly is a ‘shade too modern’
Apr 11 2008 | Today's News
RADICAL plans to give a market town’s main square a shield against bad weather have met a frosty response from local people. Read
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Killers fail again in challenge to verdict
Apr 11 2008 | Today's News
TWO men jailed for a notorious gangland murder more than 40 years ago have vowed to take their campaign to Europe after their latest legal bid to challenge the conviction ended in defeat. Read
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Young musicians show star quality
Apr 11 2008 | Today's News
THE FIRST would-be music stars in an X-Factor style talent show were celebrating last night after reaching the final. Read
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Gazza’s tears top iconic images
Apr 11 2008 | Today's News
IT may symbolise one of the nation’s worst football heartaches, but Paul Gascoigne’s tears have topped a poll for the most iconic sporting moments. Read
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Pensioner loses free care after wife dies
Apr 11 2008 | Today's News
A FAMILY has organised a rota system to look after their elderly grandfather after his home care was ended following the death of his wife. Read
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Wind farms risk airport growth
Apr 11 2008 | Today's News
AIRPORT bosses are to demand the Government introduces stricter planning rules which would force wind farm developers to consider radar concerns when applying to build turbines. Read
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Shopping festival bags more visitors
Apr 11 2008 | Today's News
A SHOPPING festival is to be trialled in the region in a bid to boost tourism in the North East. It is hoped The Big Shop will add to the estimated £230m a year spend by visitors shopping across the region. Read
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MP blows whistle on ‘sardine train’
Apr 11 2008 | Today's News
AN MP has called a meeting to discuss rail travel in his constituency after continuing reports of misery on the region’s “sardine train”. Read
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Flooding worries over new homes
Apr 11 2008 | Today's News
PEOPLE living in one of the region’s most remote villages have hit out at plans for an affordable housing development. Read
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Young film buffs put in the picture
Apr 11 2008 | Today's News
YOUNG movie makers at a Northumberland school were given a unique insight into the acting and technical skills needed to produce hit TV police show The Bill in a link-up with two industry experts yesterday. Read
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Birdman’s wings clipped
Apr 11 2008 | Today's News
BIRDMAN Ron Freeman is facing the prospect of being grounded in his annual bid to win Britain’s wackiest flying contest – and potentially soar away with a £30,000 jackpot prize. Read
