Jun
2008
Articles from 12th Jun 2008
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Grieving dad leads Whitehall protest
Jun 12 2008 | Today's News
A NORTH father last night led a march on Downing Street to demand tougher sentences for the perpetrators of violent crime. Read
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Restored rail plan wins top support
Jun 12 2008 | Today's News
A SENIOR Government minister has further raised hopes that a long-running campaign to restore passenger trains on a Northumberland freight line is set to end in success. Read
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Top chef Kenny in dream return
Jun 12 2008 | Today's News
IT’S a case of out with one Michelin chef and in with another as one of the country’s newest culinary masters heads home in a bid to keep the North East gourmet flag flying. Read
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North jobless rises by 15,000 – or maybe not
Jun 12 2008 | Today's News
OFFICIAL figures indicating a 15,000 jump in the number of people unemployed in the region were yesterday branded “unbelievable” in such a “robust” economy. Read
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I was fighting for my life, says battered bride accused
Jun 12 2008 | Today's News
A TRAINED boxer told a court how he feared a furious bride and groom were going to kill him when they turned up at his door during a catering row the night before their wedding. Read
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Dutch fans back Sir Bobby’s fund
Jun 12 2008 | Today's News
FOOTBALL fans at the Dutch club to whom Sir Bobby Robson brought glory have lent their support to his charity bid. Read
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Dad speaks of agony over jailed bomber son
Jun 12 2008 | Today's News
A FARMER whose son was jailed this week for manufacturing explosives in his bedroom has told of his heartache after his “angelic” son went off the rails. Read
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Driving instructors stage fuel protest
Jun 12 2008 | Today's News
DRIVING instructors in Sunderland staged a fuel protest yesterday as frustration grows at rising petrol prices. Read
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Care home staff face job cuts
Jun 12 2008 | Today's News
FEARS that elderly people could be the losers in a care system shake-up were growing last night. Read
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Teachers’ fury over shaming of schools
Jun 12 2008 | Today's News
TEACHERS last night launched a savage attack on Government plans to close down schools it deems to be under- performing on GCSE marks. Read
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Memorial to village PC
Jun 12 2008 | Today's News
A POPULAR Northumberland village policeman who died in the line of duty is being remembered by a national charity which honours the ultimate sacrifice made by Britain’s officers. Read
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MPs demand Barnett review
Jun 12 2008 | Today's News
GORDON Brown is under mounting pressure over the controversial funding system that hands more public cash to Scotland amid signs of a backbench revolt. Read
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Glass act sees writing on the wall at new library
Jun 12 2008 | Today's News
THE first words are going into Newcastle’s spectacular new Central Library – but on the windows rather than in books on shelves. Read
