May
2008
Articles from 16th May 2008
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Ant and Dec's send-off for charity cycle ride rugby star
May 16 2008 | Today's News
THE region’s best-known double-act have thrown their weight behind a £40,000 charity campaign to help disadvantaged local youngsters. Read
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Crimes by girls have rocketed
May 16 2008 | Today's News
THE number of girls committing crimes in the North East has rocketed during the last two years, figures released yesterday revealed. Read
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Government gets £505m windfall as fuel price soars
May 16 2008 | Today's News
THE Government has pocketed an extra £505m in taxes in just six weeks as North motorists struggle to keep up with rocketing fuel bills. Read
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Charlotte: gas leak theory over blast
May 16 2008 | Today's News
A TEENAGER from the North seriously burned in a huge explosion at her home was not targeted by a girl gang, police said last night. Read
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‘Robots’ trained to staff call centres
May 16 2008 | Today's News
HUMAN call centres could soon be a thing of the past thanks to a North technology firm. Artificial Intelligence company Artingence, based in Newcastle’s Centre for Life, is developing technology which will allow the centres to be staffed by computerised “robot” agents that sound and respond like real people. Read
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Guardian angel takes region under its wing
May 16 2008 | Today's News
THE impact of the Angel of the North on life in the region has been celebrated at a special event. Read
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Flexible working ‘would benefit the environment’
May 16 2008 | Today's News
THE environment could be one of the biggest winners if North East businesses allow more staff to work flexible hours. Read
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North out to play the power game
May 16 2008 | Today's News
HOW the North East can cash in on a big expansion in renewable energy in the pipeline for Europe was explored at a top level meeting in the region yesterday. Read
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Lab’s radioactive procedures rapped
May 16 2008 | Today's News
A NORTH medical laboratory has been issued with two enforcement notices by the Environment Agency for a range of failings regarding their use of radioactive substances. Read
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Traffic nightmare at new school site
May 16 2008 | Today's News
WORRIED families say they are facing 18 months of traffic chaos and danger while work is carried out to build a new 630-student academy in the heart of their neighbourhood. Read
