May
2008
Articles from 17th May 2008
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Culture fans get a late night of treats
May 17 2008 | Today's News
TONIGHT is culture night as 20 Tyneside venues normally closed after dark participate in The Late Shows. Late night opening was tried as an experiment last year and attracted 4,500 visitors to 14 museums and galleries in Newcastle and Gateshead. Read
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Man charged after Captain Harry dies
May 17 2008 | Today's News
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a former Army captain who was found battered and bleeding in his Newcastle home, police have said. Read
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Golden days remembered
May 17 2008 | Today's News
TO COINCIDE with FA cup final day, flashback this week looks back at the times when teams from the North East have reached the final of the premier domestic competition in England. Read
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Sick probation manager sent child porn over internet
May 17 2008 | Today's News
A FORMER probation boss who helped set up a £10m Home Office register of sex offenders was in jail last night after sending thousands of pornographic images of children to fellow perverts. Read
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Profit share despite rail line problems
May 17 2008 | Today's News
RAILWAY bosses at Grand Central are making money from East Coast Main Line services despite a spate of mechanical problems leaving them with just one working train, it emerged last night. Read
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Doctors say Labour threatens vital GPs
May 17 2008 | Today's News
FAMILY doctors across the North East yesterday accused the Government of wasting billions of pounds of extra money it has invested in the NHS. Read
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Brave Karen joins runners on 5km Race For Life
May 17 2008 | Today's News
A BRAVE North woman who survived both leukaemia and breast cancer is to start her home town’s Race for Life event tomorrow. Read
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Robbs store to make way for £40m revamp
May 17 2008 | Today's News
A SHOP dynasty is set to come to an end with the closure of one of Northumberland’s most famous stores. Read
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Number's up for law breakers
May 17 2008 | Today's News
MOTORISTS in a Northumberland town will see their speed flashing before their eyes in a police bid to stop speeding drivers. Read
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Washing up liquid rescue
May 17 2008 | Today's News
A LITTLE boy stuck down a drain after the cover is believed to have been stolen was saved by firefighters who used washing up liquid to free him Read
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Shearer goes back to school
May 17 2008 | Today's News
NEWCASTLE United legend Alan Shearer opened a new extension to his old first school yesterday. Read
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Tyneside in frame for Euro city title
May 17 2008 | Today's News
TOURISM chiefs on Tyneside were celebrating last night after reaching the final three of a prestigious competition to be named the European City of the Year. Read
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Parents and children dig in for school’s garden
May 17 2008 | Today's News
P UPILS at a Tyneside school may soon be enjoying more lessons in the open air should they win a prize in The Journal’s Tokens for Schools competition. Read
