Nov
2008
Articles from 20th Nov 2008
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Police email criminal data to Northumberland farmers
Nov 20 2008 | Today's News
BUNGLING police emailed the personal details of suspected criminals to 150 farmers. Members of the Northumberland Farm Watch scheme were stunned when they opened the message to discover the names, dates of birth and addresses of dozens of alleged offenders. Read
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Minister calls for empty property rate relief
Nov 20 2008 | Today's News
NORTH East Minister Nick Brown has joined growing calls for a Government rethink on a crippling tax on the region’s recession-hit companies. Read
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Josie Grove's mum supports Hannah Jones
Nov 20 2008 | Today's News
THEIR lives share a similar heart breaking trait. And last night the mum of brave Josie Grove said she couldn’t wait to give schoolgirl Hannah Jones a “big hug” when the pair come face to face. Read
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Red kites campaign wins UK Bus Awards
Nov 20 2008 | Today's News
THE North East’s re-introduced red kites have helped land a national award for a regional company. Read
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Durham man held hostage by Somalian pirates
Nov 20 2008 | Today's News
A COUNTY Durham man is being held hostage by Somalian pirates on an oil tanker. Family of Peter French last night pleaded for his safe return and thanked the people of Britain for their support. Read
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Sunderland family saved by smoke alarms
Nov 20 2008 | Today's News
A FAMILY of six, including a baby, were saved from a house fire yesterday after they were alerted to the blaze by smoke alarms which had been fitted just a week earlier. Read
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Crampton trial: Killer's 'mental decline'
Nov 20 2008 | Today's News
THE mother of a former taxi driver who stabbed four members of his family to death has told a court of her son’s mental decline in the months leading up to the tragedy. Read
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MPs keep up heat on airport cash deal
Nov 20 2008 | Today's News
A SECRET deal involving millions of pounds of public money between Newcastle Airport and its ex-bosses could come under fresh investigation after a Government minister intervened. Read
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Royal Mail goodwill gesture is an 'insult'
Nov 20 2008 | Today's News
A SUB-POSTMISTRESS received a Christmas card and 50 first class stamps from Royal Mail a week before the organisation closed her post office – a gesture she described as “an insult”. Read
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Landmark Wear bridge to be Sunderland's symbol
Nov 20 2008 | Today's News
A NEW landmark bridge for Sunderland moved a step closer last night after council bosses said: “It’s what the city deserves”. Read
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BNP members are exposed
Nov 20 2008 | Today's News
DOZENS of North BNP supporters have had their private details revealed online after the party’s membership list was leaked. Read
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Have your say on Northumberland County Council name
Nov 20 2008 | Today's News
PEOPLE across Northumberland are being urged to have their say on the vexed question of what their new super council should be called – as public consultation starts this morning. Read
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Shoppers warned to be on guard
Nov 20 2008 | Today's News
CHRISTMAS shoppers are being warned to be on their guard against opportunist thieves. Northumbria Police yesterday launched a crime prevention campaign urging families not to forget the simple safety steps they normally take during the rush to prepare for the festive period. Read
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Plan to fell North forest
Nov 20 2008 | Today's News
PLANS have been drawn up to fell an entire conifer forest of around a million trees in Northumberland. Read
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Owner heartbroken over stolen pigeons
Nov 20 2008 | Today's News
A YOUNG woman last night spoke of her heartache after 13 of her prized pigeons were stolen – the fifth time her loft has been targeted. Read
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Saturday Activity Club saved by community grant
Nov 20 2008 | Today's News
A VITAL service for families with autistic and disabled children has been secured thanks to a North East charity foundation. Read
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New stalls 'not fit for job'
Nov 20 2008 | Today's News
MARKET traders paying increased rates after a £3m revamp say the new stalls are not fit for the job. Read
