Jun
2008
Articles from 20th Jun 2008
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Cabbies in protest over risks to public
Jun 20 2008 | Today's News
TAXI DRIVERS brought chaos to the streets of Newcastle at rush hour yesterday in a protest against the council. Read
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Here’s Hopping for some finer weather
Jun 20 2008 | Today's News
THOUSANDS of thrill-seekers will descend upon Newcastle today as the annual Hoppings fair returns to Tyneside. Read
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Call for urgent action on fuel hike
Jun 20 2008 | Today's News
THE government must move quickly to protect the country’s most vulnerable people with potentially crippling rises in gas and electricity prices looming, North MPs said yesterday. Read
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Gordon Brown ‘has failed to hear our voice’
Jun 20 2008 | Today's News
ACHARITY campaigner yesterday expressed his outrage at Prime Minister Gordon Brown – claiming he has failed the families of murder victims. Read
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No dualling but £348m goes on A1 consultants
Jun 20 2008 | Today's News
THE Department for Transport was last night slammed for hiring “armies” of consultants for £348m rather than getting on with vital road upgrades in the North East. Read
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Father pays tribute to soldier Sarah
Jun 20 2008 | Today's News
THE family of a North woman soldier killed while serving in Afghanistan have paid tribute to an “amazing person”. Read
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Parents’ fears for baby with rare disorder
Jun 20 2008 | Today's News
THE parents of a 13-month-old boy born with a rare genetic disorder which may see him die before reaching adulthood have spoken of their ordeal. Read
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Furniture designer makes 'divorce cabinet'
Jun 20 2008 | Today's News
FURNITURE designer Alexandra Tinning has tackled one of the ‘saw’ points in many divorces – how to split the goods. Alexandra, a Northumbria University student in 3D design, decided that when relationships break up, the furniture should too. Read
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Stressed 999 staffer fights his dismissal
Jun 20 2008 | Today's News
AN ambulance worker lost his job after he developed post-traumatic stress disorder in the line of duty, an employment tribunal heard yesterday. Read
