Aug
2008
Articles from 20th Aug 2008
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Taxi driver's widow tells of her love and dismay
Aug 20 2008 | Today's News
THE grieving widow of taxi driver Ray Quigley yesterday spoke of her dismay after the trial of a teenager accused of causing his death collapsed. Read
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North scientists in life-saving discovery
Aug 20 2008 | Today's News
SCIENTISTS in the region have made a breakthrough in stem cell research which could improve the survival chances of patients suffering from an aggressive form of bowel cancer. Read
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Big event plans washed out – and others at risk
Aug 20 2008 | Today's News
THE NORTH East was last night left hundreds of thousands of pounds out of pocket after two showpiece events were cancelled. Read
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Rare insight into life under Nelson
Aug 20 2008 | Today's News
THE emergence of a rare journal kept by a Tyneside sailor who fought in Lord Nelson’s fleet was hailed yesterday by a North East maritime historian. Read
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Work of police on child porn cases praised
Aug 20 2008 | Today's News
FOUR women and one male detective who had to examine tens of thousands of sick images of babies and toddlers being sexually abused have been commended by their chief constable. Read
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Triad execution ruled out in Chinese student murders
Aug 20 2008 | Today's News
DETECTIVES investigating the brutal murder of a Chinese couple last night said it was unlikely to be a Triad contract killing. Read
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Olympic bronze at least for North boxer Jeffries
Aug 20 2008 | Today's News
THE father of the North East’s first Beijing medallist last night said his son was fighting for the whole region. Tony Jeffries boxed himself to an Olympic medal with yesterday’s brilliant bout against Hungarian opponent Imre Szello. Read
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Red tape hits show aid from farmers
Aug 20 2008 | Today's News
ORGANISERS of one of the region’s most popular agricultural shows have been forced to turn away offers of help from local farmers – because the taxman says they would be breaking the law. Read
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Tragic mum had op in bid to win time
Aug 20 2008 | Today's News
A MOTHER’S bid to spend precious time with her five-year- old daughter failed after a life-saving operation was unsuccessful, an inquest heard yesterday. Read
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Dream of disabled riding centre nears
Aug 20 2008 | Today's News
A FUNDING package is in place to allow a £1.2m riding centre for the disabled to be built in the heart of Northumberland. Read
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Show plays vital role in economy
Aug 20 2008 | Today's News
They may primarily be considered a cracking day out for town and rural folk alike, but country shows also play an important role for small businesses seeking an effective launch pad. Karen Dent looks at some of the enterprises that have benefited from exposure at Glendale Show in Northumberland. Read
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Castle fortified to face future
Aug 20 2008 | Today's News
THE castle which gave Newcastle its name has been re-fortified to face whatever the next 50 years can throw at it. Read
