Oct
2008
Articles from 21st Oct 2008
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Second victim of hit-and-run dies from injuries
Oct 21 2008 | Today's News
A SECOND man has died after a hit-and-run which killed a father and badly injured his toddler son. Read
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Time may be called on Widdrington Station pub
Oct 21 2008 | Today's News
A FORMER village pub looks set to be demolished to make way for housing – 17 months after a Government planning expert vetoed the move because of its impact on the local community. Read
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Royal opening for Hexham swimming pool and gym
Oct 21 2008 | Today's News
THE Princess Royal visited Northumberland yesterday to open a £10m swimming pool and gym. Read
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Fears for Stanley attack victim
Oct 21 2008 | Today's News
THE niece of a retired GP brutally attacked and robbed in his own home spoke last night of her fears that he may never recover from the ordeal. Read
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Gateshead has vision of its own university
Oct 21 2008 | Today's News
A NEW university could be built south of the Tyne as Gateshead leaders prepare to bid for Government higher education cash. Read
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Community embraces Seaton Delaval Hall campaign
Oct 21 2008 | Today's News
A COMMUNITY yesterday embraced the bid to secure Seaton Delaval Hall in Northumberland for public enjoyment. Read
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London tax penalties 'harm North businesses'
Oct 21 2008 | Today's News
NORTH East firms are being put at risk by crippling tax rises amid an economic downturn, say businesspeople. Read
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North East seaside communities given cash boost
Oct 21 2008 | Today's News
A WORLD-FIRST artificial reef off the North East coast came a step closer last night after two seaside communities were handed a cash boost towards their revival. Read
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Newcastle venue for a historic political event
Oct 21 2008 | Today's News
NEWCASTLE has hosted a historic meeting between British and Irish politicians in which Ulster Unionists took part in co-operation talks for the first time. Read
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Seaham church lead thief jailed for five months
Oct 21 2008 | Today's News
A THIEF was beginning a five-month jail sentence yesterday for his part in stripping thousands of pounds worth of lead from a church roof. Read
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Pistol-packing shrimp is armed and dangerous
Oct 21 2008 | Today's News
A SHRIMP with a claw as powerful as a bullet is on display in a specially reinforced glass tank. Read
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Review of Morpeth flooding crisis
Oct 21 2008 | Today's News
PEOPLE whose homes and businesses were devastated by the recent flooding in Northumberland are being asked to recount their experiences as part of a major independent review of the catastrophe. Read
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Jesmond Picture House to be razed
Oct 21 2008 | Today's News
A HISTORIC North cinema is set to be bulldozed to make way for new offices, despite concerns over a lack of parking spaces in its Newcastle suburb. Read
