Oct
2008
Articles from 6th Oct 2008
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Call for delay to raise cash for wind farm inquiry
Oct 06 2008 | Today's News
A COUNCIL which is struggling to find the cash to defend three wind farm refusals has asked for an inquiry to be delayed. Read
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We're desperate for a bailout, plead councils
Oct 06 2008 | Today's News
CREDIT CRUNCH-hit councils struggling to fund services including elderly care and bin collections last night told Alastair Darling: “Bail us out”. Read
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Former PM is a surprise figure on race start line
Oct 06 2008 | Today's News
FORMER prime minister Tony Blair joined a trio of Beijing gold medallists to sound the starting horn on the 28th Great North Run yesterday. Read
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North East book dealer: Give me a day in court
Oct 06 2008 | Today's News
THE North East book dealer arrested over the theft of a priceless first edition of Shakespeare’s works yesterday said he would welcome a day in court to clear his name. Read
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Roman treasures coming home to Vindolanda
Oct 06 2008 | Today's News
FINDS from Northumberland which have been voted Britain’s greatest archaeological treasure are set to return to the county. Read
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A1 anger mounts as crash victim named
Oct 06 2008 | Today's News
TRANSPORT bosses were last night facing mounting anger over a decision to shelve plans to dual a notorious stretch of the A1 in Northumberland on which a man died. Read
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Urgent call to farmers on cattle vaccination
Oct 06 2008 | Today's News
AN animal health expert in Northumberland has warned that the poor take-up of bluetongue vaccine in the county is potentially devastating for the region. Read
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Seven bidders are lining up for club
Oct 06 2008 | Today's News
BIDDERS from the US, the Middle and Far East are now thought to be among the frontrunners for the Newcastle United takeover. Read
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Burial shortfall looming
Oct 06 2008 | Today's News
PROMPT action is needed to tackle a looming shortage of burial space in Northumberland’s most heavily-populated area, according to a new report. Read
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Ceilidh will spread hope round globe
Oct 06 2008 | Today's News
A FORMER teacher from Northumberland is organising a massive scale ceilidh event which will see enthusiasts from the North East to Nigeria dancing in unison. Read
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Police shake-up 'danger'
Oct 06 2008 | Today's News
NORTHUMBRIA Police could have its budgets set by political extremists if a Government shake-up goes unchallenged, it has been claimed. Read
