Jun
2008
Articles from 30th Jun 2008
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New towers plan in Ouseburn area
Jun 30 2008 | Today's News
MORE tower blocks could be built in the Ouseburn area of Newcastle after developers unveiled plans for another 504 flats. Read
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Fashion takes a front seat on Plate Day
Jun 30 2008 | Today's News
THE threat of rain was not enough to wither the infinite variety of fashions on offer at this year’s Northumberland Plate Day. Read
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Cancer mum's new hope for more time
Jun 30 2008 | Today's News
A NORTH couple who have paid thousands of pounds for a life-enhancing cancer treatment have welcomed a new NHS constitution which plans to end the postcode lottery of drug provision. Read
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Charities win as fundraisers walk the walk
Jun 30 2008 | Today's News
THOUSANDS of fundraisers strolled around the countryside on the edge of Sunderland yesterday in the Diabetes UK Great North Walk. Read
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Village pub reopens for first time in nine years
Jun 30 2008 | Today's News
PARTY time was officially declared at the weekend as the ale started flowing once again in a Northumberland hamlet which has been dry for almost a decade. Read
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Arts and sports bodies at risk in funding cuts
Jun 30 2008 | Today's News
ARTS and sports groups set up to promote the North East could this week be told they are to be scrapped as part of Government cost-saving, it was claimed last night. Read
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Post offices braced for closure list
Jun 30 2008 | Today's News
MORE than 100 of the region’s post offices will tomorrow find out if they are on a shortlist that could see them closed within months. Read
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Memorial to tragic village bobby Joe
Jun 30 2008 | Today's News
TRIBUTES were paid yesterday to the bravery and dedication of Britain’s police officers at the unveiling of a permanent memorial to a popular Northumberland village bobby who was killed in the line of duty. Read
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Headteacher calls for fewer initiatives
Jun 30 2008 | Today's News
PRIMARY schools should say no to Government initiatives if they want to be successful, according to a leading headteacher from the North. Read
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Appeal lodged over wind farm refusal
Jun 30 2008 | Today's News
A WIND farm developer refused permission to erect turbines in Northumberland has lodged an appeal. Catamount Energy has challenged the decision of Berwick Borough Council’s planning committee in March to reject its proposal to put up six turbines at Barmoor. Read
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Young talent shines out
Jun 30 2008 | Today's News
EVENTS will take place across the North East this week as part of a national schools festival designed to celebrate talent in all young people. Read
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Residents vow to keep up protests against school site
Jun 30 2008 | Today's News
FAMILIES have vowed to continue their fight against a £30m academy school near their homes – despite a compromise being found in a row over traffic disruption and road safety. Read
