Nov
2008
Articles from 7th Nov 2008
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Female armed robber fires shot in Gateshead post office raid
Nov 07 2008 | Today's News
A FEMALE armed robber fired a gun as she attempted to hold up a post office. Read
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Pensioner killed in fierce house fire
Nov 07 2008 | Today's News
A PENSIONER died after an early morning blaze tore through his home yesterday. Read
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Interest rate cut to 1.5% but banks not passing it on
Nov 07 2008 | Today's News
NORTH MPS have warned banks they are risking the economy by refusing to pass on interest rate cuts to homeowners. Read
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Hope and jobs are in store at North town
Nov 07 2008 | Today's News
A FORMER mining town is in line to scoop £75m-worth of investment. Yesterday plans by Asda for a £25m, 24-hour superstore with up to 250 jobs at Portland Park in Ashington, Northumberland, were approved by councillors. Read
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Book investigation enters new chapter
Nov 07 2008 | Today's News
A MAN accused of stealing a £15m Shakespeare work has been re-arrested amid fresh evidence. Police yesterday revealed they were questioning Raymond Scott over the alleged theft of the Durham first folio of the Bard’s plays. Read
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Ticket of pride for grandsons of Metro pioneer
Nov 07 2008 | Today's News
A METRO carriage has been named in tribute to one of the men credited with bringing the system to the North East. Read
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Driver of fatal police car in court
Nov 07 2008 | Today's News
A POLICE officer yesterday made his first appearance at Newcastle Crown Court over the death of schoolgirl Hayley Adamson. Read
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Men bragged about attacks on badgers
Nov 07 2008 | Today's News
TWO men caught allowing dogs to attack badgers had filmed previous exploits and bragged in text messages and to police, a court heard yesterday. Read
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TV stardom brings the brass rolling in for band
Nov 07 2008 | Today's News
A COLLIERY band which was brassed off and broke three months ago is now blowing its way to a star-studded future. Read
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Scrimp and spend plan to beat slump
Nov 07 2008 | Today's News
CITY leaders are considering fuel cuts and bringing forward huge infrastructure schemes to avoid a multi-million-pound credit crunch slump. Read
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Star gets extra time to avert bankruptcy
Nov 07 2008 | Today's News
TROUBLED football star Paul Gascoigne has been given a nine-week reprieve to file his late tax returns and fend off bankruptcy. Read
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Seven schools face the axe in shake-up
Nov 07 2008 | Today's News
EDUCATION bosses are closing seven schools and building three new academies despite widespread local opposition. Read
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Raider denies he battered man to death
Nov 07 2008 | Today's News
A MAN yesterday admitted raiding the home of a teenager beaten to death, but claimed he played no part in killing him. Read
