Aug
2008
Articles from 21st Aug 2008
-
Barton is sued by second victim
Aug 21 2008 | Today's News
TROUBLED Newcastle footballer Joey Barton is being sued by a second victim of his violence, it was revealed yesterday. Read
-
Domestic violence PC beat his own partner
Aug 21 2008 | Today's News
A POLICE officer who conducted domestic violence courses launched a savage attack on his girlfriend. Wayne Robinson, 33, repeatedly punched his partner in the face before turning his aggression on her friend. Read
-
Asthma is gone with the wind
Aug 21 2008 | Today's News
MEMBERS of a junior brass band are hoping to strike the right note and find a cure for asthma at the same time. Read
-
More schools under threat as rolls drop
Aug 21 2008 | Today's News
EDUCATION chiefs across the region have warned that the North’s declining populations could cause even more schools to close or merge over the next decade. Read
-
Charity honours work of Denise and Tim
Aug 21 2008 | Today's News
TIM Healy and Denise Welch will be honoured at a glittering Variety Club lunch tribute next month. Read
-
Newbiggin cafe owner bakes her way to record book
Aug 21 2008 | Today's News
A CAFE owner is scone mad – with a mind blowing 42 varieties on offer to customers. Jackie Nevin has racked up the mammoth selection in just 16 months since opening Nibbles Cafe on Newbiggin’s seafront. Read
-
Armed robbers raid city centre jewellery store
Aug 21 2008 | Today's News
ARMED robbers held up a city centre jewellery store, escaping with a haul of luxury watches yesterday. Read
-
Sports village delay angers councillors
Aug 21 2008 | Today's News
A LONG-AWAITED sports complex on the site of a former steelworks could be scuppered – by councillors whose own constituents would benefit the most. Read
-
North East comic Millican in line for top award
Aug 21 2008 | Today's News
A NORTH East comic has been nominated for a top award at the country’s biggest festival. Sarah Millican, from South Shields, has been shortlisted for the Comedy Newcomer Award at the Edinburgh Fringe. Read
-
Women walk away in 100ft cliff plunge
Aug 21 2008 | Today's News
A WOMAN was arrested after a car crashed through a fence and 100ft down a cliff. The 33-year-old driver and three friends had a miraculous escape, all emerging from the wreckage unhurt. Read
-
Police hunt for couple’s killer moves to London
Aug 21 2008 | Today's News
THE investigation into the murder of two Chinese graduates beaten to death in their home in Newcastle is moving to London. Read
-
Caravan park drops its extension plans
Aug 21 2008 | Today's News
PLANS for a controversial Northumberland caravan park have been withdrawn at the last minute. Read
