Oct
2008
Articles from 24th Oct 2008
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Nordic wardrobe inspiration in Newcastle fasion show
Oct 24 2008 | Today's News
A FASHION show featuring designs from the northern hemisphere took over Newcastle’s Globe City Gallery last night. Read
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Seven years' jail for ace forger of £20 notes
Oct 24 2008 | Today's News
A "TALENTED" forger who made £70,000 in the bedroom of his village terraced house was beginning a seven-year jail sentence last night. Read
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Newcastle and Sunderland get on for Sir Bobby Robson
Oct 24 2008 | Today's News
TYNE and Wear football rivalries have been cast aside by Sunderland supporters who braved St James’s Park to hand a cheque to Sir Bobby Robson. Read
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Lost property 'not returned' from Newcastle Central Station
Oct 24 2008 | Today's News
CASH and belongings lost at Newcastle Central Station are not being returned to train passengers, an undercover study suggested yesterday. Read
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£1m bill ‘disaster’ looms at Amble harbour
Oct 24 2008 | Today's News
HARBOUR bosses in Northumberland could face a £1m repair bill amid fears insurers might not pay for flood damage. Read
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Hopes rise for transport cash
Oct 24 2008 | Today's News
THE Government is actively looking at “worthwhile” road and rail upgrades in the North East to boost the economy, according to a Treasury minister. Read
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17 Chinese arrested in Newcastle student murder inquiry
Oct 24 2008 | Today's News
SEVENTEEN Chinese nationals were being held by detectives last night in connection with the brutal murder of two graduates in Newcastle. Read
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Family blossoms in garden
Oct 24 2008 | Today's News
THE winner of a “worst garden” award will today be presented with the plot of her dreams. Read
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Keepers pledge to save birds of prey
Oct 24 2008 | Today's News
A TOTAL of 25 organisations took a stand yesterday in the North East against the killing of birds of prey. Led by Wildlife Minister Huw Irranca-Davies, they signed a pledge which said: “There should be no place in England’s future for the illegal killing of birds of prey.” Read
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Education initiative on track
Oct 24 2008 | Today's News
RAIL passengers arriving at Newcastle Central Station yesterday pledged to play their part in a greener future. Read
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Commuter choas on road and rail
Oct 24 2008 | Today's News
EMERGENCY services are investigating after two crashes brought rush-hour chaos to the North East yesterday morning. Commuters were stuck in jams described as “horrendous” after the accidents on separate sections of the A1. Read
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Scientists welcome Bill
Oct 24 2008 | Today's News
NORTH East scientists leading stem cell research have won approval from MPs, but will be banned from providing treatment. Read
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Newcastle Airport secret deal questioned
Oct 24 2008 | Today's News
MINISTERS face questions about the “scandal” over a secret deal between Newcastle Airport and its former boss. Read
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Overall drop in region’s hospital superbug cases
Oct 24 2008 | Today's News
Chris Robinson Read
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Twin towns in link-up on history
Oct 24 2008 | Today's News
A PROJECT is being launched to increase understanding of life in a Northumberland town and its Polish twin during the Second World War. Read
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Gascoigne could face bankruptcy
Oct 24 2008 | Today's News
TROUBLED former Newcastle United star Paul Gascoigne could be made bankrupt following allegations over tax debts. Read
