May
2008
Articles from 27th May 2008
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Political colleagues who aren't friends
May 27 2008 | Today's News
OPPOSITION to the ruling Labour group on the North’s biggest authority has been divided by a split between two groups of Independent councillors. Read
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Hopes are rising for return of Gospels
May 27 2008 | Today's News
THE campaign to return the Lindisfarne Gospels is creating “some movement”, with the Government discussing a potentially permanent North East home for them with the British Library. Read
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Leading lights of music thrill festival thousands
May 27 2008 | Today's News
THOUSANDS of music lovers thronged to the banks of the Tyne yesterday to enjoy the Evolution festival. With the sun beating down on more than 30,000 spectators, the musical talents of Kate Nash, Duffy and The Streets entertained a sea of dancing fans. Read
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Pets kicked out as credit crunch bites
May 27 2008 | Today's News
UNWANTED pets are being abandoned because of financial pressures created by the credit crunch, officials at a North East animal shelter said last night. Read
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Credit crunch putting North's future at risk
May 27 2008 | Today's News
A GOVERNMENT minister has ordered a study on how the North’s regeneration will be hit by the downturn in the economy. Read
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Anguish goes on for tragedy family
May 27 2008 | Today's News
THE family of a hairdresser killed by her ex-lover have spoken of how much they miss her – two years on from her murder. Read
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A record crowd turn up for ‘fantastic day’
May 27 2008 | Today's News
A BUMPER bank holiday crowd enjoyed bright sunshine, top quality livestock, and spectacular displays at yesterday’s Northumberland County Show. Read
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Wheelchair bound for highest summit
May 27 2008 | Today's News
AWHEELCHAIR user will scale the side of Britain’s tallest mountain this weekend, flanked by a team of human huskies. Read
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Birdman’s new challenge
May 27 2008 | Today's News
BIRDMAN Ron Freeman is preparing for a leap into the unknown this summer after being given a second chance to retain his crown as the undisputed king of Britain’s wackiest flying contest. Read
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Sacked council worker cleared
May 27 2008 | Today's News
A FORMER town hall officer whose 37-year local government career was ended when he was sacked by a Northumberland council has won his claim for unfair dismissal. Read
