Apr
2008
Articles from 22nd Apr 2008
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Little Einsteins get to grips with science
Apr 22 2008 | Today's News
YOUNG Einsteins yesterday proved it was never too early to get to grips with science as they got hands-on with snails, stars and songs. Read
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Council asks for wind farm fund of £100,000
Apr 22 2008 | Today's News
A PUBLIC inquiry into a proposed Northumberland wind farm is set to take place in September, a meeting will hear this week. Read
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Stottie has had its chips
Apr 22 2008 | Today's News
TRADITIONAL local produce may be in danger of extinction within a generation. According to a survey for Waitrose’s Made in Britain campaign, a third of under-24s have not heard of stottie cake, with another third believing the North East flat bread, made from leftover dough baked in the bottom of the oven, is in fact minced eel patties fried in breadcrumbs. Read
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Challenge will raise cash for Jonny’s appeal
Apr 22 2008 | Today's News
SCHOOLS from across the North East are being asked to get involved with a recycling challenge to raise funds for a charity launched in memory of an inspirational Northumberland man. Read
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Driver is cut free from crashed bus
Apr 22 2008 | Today's News
RUSH-hour traffic came to a standstill yesterday as a bus collided with a lorry, injuring eight people. The drama unfolded just after 8am on the Newcastle Road dual carriageway in Simonside, South Shields. Read
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Row over 10p tax is set to affect elections
Apr 22 2008 | Today's News
LABOUR could lose political control of Northumberland as the axing of the 10p income tax rate threatens to derail its local election campaign. Read
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Rescue deal ‘eight months too late’
Apr 22 2008 | Today's News
THE Northern Rock crisis could have been avoided if a new £50bn rescue package for banks hit by the credit crunch had been introduced last summer, it was claimed yesterday. Read
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Father admits shaking his baby to death
Apr 22 2008 | Today's News
A FATHER is facing jail after admitting killing his baby daughter by shaking her in a sudden loss of control. Gary Allen, 25, pleaded guilty yesterday to the manslaughter of five-month-old Elisha Allen, who died from head injuries in January last year. Read
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Thousands taken in raid
Apr 22 2008 | Today's News
THIEVES burgled a North East building society before blocking plugholes and flooding the branch. The dawn raid happened at the Newcastle Building Society, Low Fell, Gateshead, where several thousands of pounds were stolen. Read
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We’re a friendly lot but we have fewer prospects
Apr 22 2008 | Today's News
FAMILIES in the North East see each other more often and have more trust in their neighbours than Londoners, a leading think-tank said yesterday. Read
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‘Stay away’ warnings at contaminated river site
Apr 22 2008 | Today's News
A STRETCH of riverbank on the Tyne has been declared a contaminated zone after traces of hazardous chemicals were discovered. Read
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Ex-school site ‘opportunity’
Apr 22 2008 | Today's News
THE future of a former school and playing field in a Northumberland town will be discussed at a council meeting. Read
