Oct
2008
Articles from 16th Oct 2008
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Holy Island YouTube film leads to court
Oct 16 2008 | Today's News
TWO men landed themselves before a judge after video footage of them making hand-brake turns in a car along Holy Island’s protected sands appeared on YouTube. Read
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G8 backs Gordon Brown in call for summit
Oct 16 2008 | Today's News
GORDON Brown’s call for an international summit to discuss reform of the failing global financial system was last night backed by the G8. Read
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Credit crunch shuts Newcastle restaurant
Oct 16 2008 | Today's News
ROCKETING food and fuel prices have forced a flagship city centre restaurant to close. The Comfort Food Co in Pudding Chare, Newcastle, was set up to help promote local food. But it has shut its doors after owners Tom and Emily Sillar were unable to meet the running costs. Read
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John Jones trial: Drug 'halted sex session'
Oct 16 2008 | Today's News
A DETECTIVE accused of corruption offered a call girl cocaine and blamed the drug for his inability to perform sexually, a court heard. Read
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Children play with elastic sculpture 'Stretch'
Oct 16 2008 | Today's News
PUPILS were among the first to explore a new sculpture made from six miles of elastic between two pieces of wood. Read
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Downturn could derail East Coast train service
Oct 16 2008 | Today's News
THE worsening economy could hit the company running East Coast trains – and taxpayers may have to pick up the bill, experts yesterday warned. Read
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Newcastle leads global fight on superbugs
Oct 16 2008 | Today's News
A WORLD first research centre will open in the North East to wage war on deadly hospital superbugs. Read
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Morpeth library may be demolished
Oct 16 2008 | Today's News
THE main public library in Northumberland might have to be demolished and rebuilt because of the extent of the damage caused when it was engulfed by floodwaters last month. Read
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NUFC bidders 'say nothing about Keegan'
Oct 16 2008 | Today's News
THE MAN charged with selling Newcastle United last night said Kevin Keegan might not be coming back. Read
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Report into Sunderland gang culture published
Oct 16 2008 | Today's News
GANG culture is a leisure activity for young people in a North city, according to a study published yesterday. Read
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North ambulance crews and trusts lead country
Oct 16 2008 | Today's News
A HEALTH watchdog report has found that ambulance crews and trusts in the region are among the best in the country. Read
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Funding boost for lobster protection scheme
Oct 16 2008 | Today's News
A SCHEME which seeks to protect stocks of lobster off the North East coast will continue next year, thanks to a new funding stream. Read
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Newcastle plastic surgeon faces allegations
Oct 16 2008 | Today's News
A PLASTIC surgeon who offered lunch-break liposuction is being investigated over claims that he was not qualified to operate on patients. Read
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Rare Selby book could fetch up to £20,000
Oct 16 2008 | Today's News
A RARE book by a top 19th Century Northumbrian naturalist could sell for £20,000 at auction. Read
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Wildlife lover cleared of birds and eggs charges
Oct 16 2008 | Today's News
A WILDLIFE lover walked free from court yesterday after a jury found him not guilty of illegally buying protected eggs and stuffed birds. Read
