Jul
2008
Articles from 25th Jul 2008
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North police chief urges us to challenge bad behaviour
Jul 25 2008 | Today's News
THE NORTH’S top policeman last night called for people to confront yobs causing trouble. Northumberland’s chief constable Mike Craik said he wanted a “culture change” among adults currently too scared to challenge youngsters over their behaviour. Read
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Martins flies out to mother’s funeral
Jul 25 2008 | Today's News
NEWCASTLE striker Obafemi Martins is due to arrive in Africa this morning following the death of his mother. Read
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Answers wanted to questions over the issue of landfill site
Jul 25 2008 | Today's News
I WAS interested to read the statements made by the Northumberland County Council planning officers in response to objections raised by the NoToLandfill group on behalf of residents who actually live near the existing landfill site operated by SITA, which SITA is proposing to extend (The Journal, July 23). Read
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High-speed house is rare work of art
Jul 25 2008 | Today's News
A HOUSE constructed in just 10 working days was unveiled yesterday as part of a bid to spark a debate about how our towns and cities are built. Read
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Cable theft hits Metro once again
Jul 25 2008 | Today's News
CABLE thieves again disrupted services on the Metro yesterday morning. Trains were delayed after 200m (656ft) of copper cabling was taken from the line between Howdon and Hadrian Road stations in North Tyneside. Read
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Council battery egg ban
Jul 25 2008 | Today's News
THE North East’s largest local authority is set to ditch battery-farmed eggs. Durham Council’s Cabinet is to be asked to source only free-range eggs for residential homes, staff restaurants, education centres and schools. Read
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Princess to wave final goodbye to the Tyne
Jul 25 2008 | Today's News
FOR some it helped make the North East the party capital of the world. But with its cut-price booze promotions it hasn’t been without controversy. Read
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High street stores sign up to join £32m revamp
Jul 25 2008 | Today's News
A HOST of leading High Street names have agreed to be part of a flagship £32m development which will transform shopping in a Northumberland town. Read
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Match official supports bid to ban referee abuse
Jul 25 2008 | Today's News
REFEREEING junior football matches watched by over-enthusiastic parents can be more daunting than officiating professional players in front of crowds of tens of thousands, according to a leading North referee. Read
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Farmer offers schools if 400 homes allowed
Jul 25 2008 | Today's News
A NORTHUMBERLAND farmer has offered to build two schools and a leisure centre in exchange for planning permission for 400 houses. Read
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Racy ancestor is recruited to Delaval cause
Jul 25 2008 | Today's News
A LIFE of indulgence lived by one of the most colourful members of the Delavals is to be used to help save the hall which bears the family name. Read
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New law to silence cars
Jul 25 2008 | Today's News
NEW laws will see noisy car enthusiasts hit with on-the-spot fines in a council crackdown. Read
