Apr
2008
Articles from 26th Apr 2008
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Conmen steal from 20 elderly people
Apr 26 2008 | Today's News
CONMEN have targeted elderly residents in their own homes across the North East. Read
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Why Ken’s treasures are getting the boot
Apr 26 2008 | Today's News
KING Kev may have brought a winning streak back to St James’s park, but now the Newcastle fanatics can get their own slice of the glory days. Read
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Tracing footsteps of world's best race
Apr 26 2008 | Today's News
THE Bupa Great North Run has become a highlight of the year for thousands of people – especially fundraisers – across the region and beyond. Read
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Rock gets ready to make redundancies
Apr 26 2008 | Today's News
NORTHERN Rock is expected to begin the formal process that could lead to 2,000 job losses within days. Read
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Fundraising off to a tee
Apr 26 2008 | Today's News
GOLFERS are teeing-off to generate more than £40,000 to help Sir Bobby Robson in his drive to raise half a million pounds to help beat cancer. Read
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North MPs declare family on the payroll
Apr 26 2008 | Today's News
FAMILY members employed by North East MPs could be earning tens of thousands of pounds in salaries paid for by taxpayers. Read
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Team work is way ahead for communities
Apr 26 2008 | Today's News
ONE of the most senior politicians in the North East yesterday backed a new police drive to tackle the 10 worst criminals in every neighbourhood. Read
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Battle of the caravanners
Apr 26 2008 | Today's News
ANGER has erupted in a Northumberland seaside village over roadside hoardings which urge owners to move their holiday homes to another community further up the coastline. Read
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Thieves strip bandstand
Apr 26 2008 | Today's News
WORK on a £450,000 project to restore a Northumberland seaside bandstand to its former glory has been dealt a major blow by lead thieves. Read
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From running for office to cash goal
Apr 26 2008 | Today's News
TONY BLAIR touched base in Tyneside yesterday to hand over £50,000 from his own pocket to those raising cash for his sports foundation. Read
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Huge rise in eating disorder admissions
Apr 26 2008 | Today's News
HEALTH experts have warned the region is struggling to cope with a huge rise in the number of people admitted to hospital with eating disorders. Read
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Bishop offers solution to post office closures
Apr 26 2008 | Today's News
MOVING post offices to churches instead of shutting down rural services is an option that should be considered, a North East MP has said. Read
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Curtain rises on vast star studded show
Apr 26 2008 | Today's News
STARGAZERS caught their first glimpse of the night sky from the region’s newest observatory last night. The Kielder Observatory opened to members of the public and professional astronomers, offering an opportunity to look deep into the universe. Read
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Bar bosses to up sticks
Apr 26 2008 | Today's News
THE end of an era dawned yesterday as a company inextricably linked to Newcastle’s reputation as a party city announced it was moving its headquarters out of the North East. Read
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Win for new kid in town
Apr 26 2008 | Today's News
A COMPANY new to the North East was last night named winner of the 2008 Journal/Evening Gazette 21st Century Living Awards. Read
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Pensioner forgives grandson for drug-fuelled assault
Apr 26 2008 | Today's News
A MAN who assaulted his own grandmother after demanding money to fund his drug habit was given a last chance by a judge yesterday to stay out of jail. Read
