Jul
2008
Articles from 16th Jul 2008
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David rejoins biker clan after accident 20 years ago
Jul 16 2008 | Today's News
A WHEELCHAIR user has rekindled his passion for the open road with a specially designed motorcycle – more than 20 years after severing his spinal cord in a biking accident. Read
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Elderly pair cut from wreckage after lorry clips car
Jul 16 2008 | Today's News
TWO elderly people were taken to hospital after their car was in collision with a lorry and sent rolling on to its roof. Read
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Doherty sorry over missed Cluny gig
Jul 16 2008 | Today's News
ROCK star Pete Doherty last night apologised to hundreds of fans after failing to show for a gig. Read
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Government reveals vision for the North's future
Jul 16 2008 | Today's News
THE winners and losers have emerged in the battle to set the North’s growth plans for the next decade as the Government publishes a groundbreaking planning document. Read
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Strike to close North schools
Jul 16 2008 | Today's News
THOUSANDS of North-East children will be forced to stay away from the classroom today for the second time in three months. Read
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Eight miles to post office – and no bus
Jul 16 2008 | Today's News
THE planned closure of post offices will leave some people stranded more than eight miles from their nearest branch – with no bus service to take them there. Read
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Baby wallaby and giant pelicans thrill bird centre visitors
Jul 16 2008 | Today's News
NEW furry and feathered arrivals are causing a stir at a Northumberland animal centre. Read
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Champion Luke sails to regional title
Jul 16 2008 | Today's News
A YOUNG Sunderland teenager showed his skills on the water by becoming the region’s top young sailor. Read
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Poverty in the countryside revealed
Jul 16 2008 | Today's News
A DECADE of Government policies aimed at tackling urban poverty has left parts of rural Northumberland and Durham among the most deprived in England. Read
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Free school meals bid to cut obesity
Jul 16 2008 | Today's News
FREE school meals will be available to every new primary school pupil in a North East town as part of an anti-obesity drive. Read
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No jail for reckless driver in rail crash
Jul 16 2008 | Today's News
A RECKLESS delivery driver has avoided jail after causing a train crash that endangered the lives of more than 40 passengers. Read
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Northumbria University honours Archbishop of York
Jul 16 2008 | Today's News
A UNIVERSITY marked the leadership of the Archbishop of York yesterday by awarding him an honorary degree. Read
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Jail for drunk who stole car with baby boy
Jul 16 2008 | Today's News
AN alcoholic who stole and crashed a family car with a baby strapped inside it was sent to prison for four months yesterday. Read
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Trust bosses urge heritage-lovers to help Delaval Hall
Jul 16 2008 | Today's News
NATIONAL Trust bosses last night encouraged North East heritage-lovers to help Seaton Delaval Hall in the same way they saved another major attraction. Read
