Jul
2008
Articles from 30th Jul 2008
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North pays for Scots gold
Jul 30 2008 | Today's News
NORTH culture bosses have accused the Government of double standards as the region is forced to pay to celebrate the London Olympics while across the border Scottish ministers prepare for a multi-million-pound payday as a result of the Games. Read
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Rapist denies cab kidnap bid
Jul 30 2008 | Today's News
A CONVICTED rapist posed as a taxi driver to kidnap a student with the intention of sexually assaulting her, a court heard. Andrew Beal had been cruising around Newcastle looking for a target when he lured the teenager into his VW Passat car as she waited for a cab to take her home, it was alleged. Read
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Duke backing efforts to help brave tumour boy
Jul 30 2008 | Today's News
THE Duke of Northumberland is coming to the aid of a three-year-old boy with cancer. The family of Matthew Phillips thought he had beaten the disease after surgery and 14 months of chemotherapy. Read
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Sir Bobby puts hospice in driving seat
Jul 30 2008 | Today's News
FOOTBALLING legend Sir Bobby Robson was on hand to unveil a brand new minibus for Marie Curie Hospice patients yesterday. Read
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House prices 'will rise again in 2011'
Jul 30 2008 | Today's News
NORTH East house prices will continue to fall for the next two years before property values start to improve again in 2011, housing experts claim. Read
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Celebrity model Abi signs in
Jul 30 2008 | Today's News
THE nation's newest celebrity author arrived on Tyneside last night to promote her 'Secret Diaries', telling fans "It's just like Bridget Jones". Read
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Ruling paves way for claims on equal pay
Jul 30 2008 | Today's News
A LEGAL battle to secure equal pay for men and women could cost local authorities and NHS bosses millions of pounds. Fresh equal pay claims could be submitted across England after a ruling following action by women working for Redcar and Cleveland and Middlesbrough councils. Read
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Villagers shout rubbish at more-landfill ruling
Jul 30 2008 | Today's News
FURIOUS villagers stormed out of a council chamber last night after controversial plans to extend the life of a 50-year-old Northumberland waste site were given the go-ahead by just one vote. Read
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Driving test plans could save lives
Jul 30 2008 | Today's News
THE family of a teenager killed in a crash involving a rookie driver welcomed last night’s proposals to overhaul road tests. In 2006, more than 1,100 people were killed or seriously injured on North East roads. Read
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MPs unite in bid to halt PO closures
Jul 30 2008 | Today's News
MINISTERS and Post Office bosses have been told to reconsider a branch closure programme by North East MPs who are "extremely concerned" at the plans. Read
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Star's tragedy leads to lifesaving idea
Jul 30 2008 | Today's News
A NORTH East sporting legend has given his backing to a new identification system following a family tragedy. Read
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North patients 'at risk of starvation'
Jul 30 2008 | Today's News
VULNERABLE patients in North East hospitals are at risk of starvation because overworked nurses do not have time to feed them, health campaigners say. Read
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Shocking cases of animal cruelty
Jul 30 2008 | Today's News
THE North East was last night named as one of the worst regions in the country for cruelty to animals. RSPCA officers took more than two people a week to court for mistreating their pets. Read
