Aug
2008
Articles from 19th Aug 2008
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Children saved from perverts by smashing of abuse ring
Aug 19 2008 | Today's News
FIFTEEN British children were saved from the clutches of paedophiles after an investigation into an internet child abuse ring snared a North East-based kingpin, it emerged yesterday. Read
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Taxpayer picks up obesity burden
Aug 19 2008 | Today's News
CASH intended to pay for safeguarding vulnerable children and helping dementia sufferers is being drained as North councils struggle to meet the rising cost of obesity. Read
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United vows ticket hitch will be solved
Aug 19 2008 | Today's News
NEWCASTLE United last night assured season ticket holders they would be at the first home game of the season. Read
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College staff facing sack over contract
Aug 19 2008 | Today's News
LECTURERS have been threatened with the sack if they fail to sign up to a new ‘inferior’ contract, it was revealed last night. Read
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Daughter defends parents from thugs
Aug 19 2008 | Today's News
A DAUGHTER has described how she pleaded with thieves to stop attacking her elderly parents. Jill Cheesmond said she had shouted at the two thugs as they assaulted the couple at their farm. Read
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Violet’s rotten exhibit a winner with the judges
Aug 19 2008 | Today's News
NEW gardener Violet Diver tabled a rotten exhibit in her inaugural flower and vegetable show. But she came away with first prize as her beautifully rotted entry won the compost class in North Tyneside’s annual horticulture and health show at The Parks Centre in North Shields. Read
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Detective work by juror halts death trial
Aug 19 2008 | Today's News
A MANSLAUGHTER trial collapsed after a juror decided to investigate the case himself. Read
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Airline could quit Tees Valley for Newcastle
Aug 19 2008 | Today's News
A NORTH East airport could lose holiday routes as airlines consider changes to their fleets. As the economy continues to slow down, Flyglobespan has started a review of all flights out of Durham Tees Valley Airport. Read
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Chinese murder police urge public compassion
Aug 19 2008 | Today's News
POLICE investigating the murder of two Chinese graduates last night appealed for public compassion as the search for their killers gathers pace. Read
