Nov
2008
Articles from 29th Nov 2008
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Sir Cliff pulls in the crowds at Metro Radio Arena
Nov 29 2008 | Today's News
THEY came in their droves, travelling for miles to see one man. Sir Cliff Richard took to the stage in Newcastle last night as part of his Time Machine Tour. Read
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X Factor Laura in bid for festive top spot
Nov 29 2008 | Today's News
A NORTH East music company aims to turn the tables on the X Factor by making one of its losing finalists the Christmas number one. Read
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Terror victim in a ‘critical’ condition
Nov 29 2008 | Today's News
A NORTH man seriously injured during the Mumbai terrorist attacks was last night in a critical but stable condition. Read
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Thousands set for first GNR Down Under
Nov 29 2008 | Today's News
THE Great North Run has gone Down Under. Thousands are set to line up for the start of the inaugural race in Melbourne tomorrow. Read
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Family’s tribute to hero marine
Nov 29 2008 | Today's News
TRIBUTES have been paid to a North East Royal Marine who was one of two killed while on patrol in Afghanistan. Read
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Ashley given second chance in fan survey
Nov 29 2008 | Today's News
NEWCASTLE United supporters have made an astonishing u-turn about Mike Ashley. Read
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Policewoman accused of selling escort services
Nov 29 2008 | Today's News
A POLICEWOMAN allegedly caught advertising her services on an escort website will appear in court next month. Read
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Beryl flies to Vietnam to see sponsor child
Nov 29 2008 | Today's News
A LIBRARIAN who spent thousands on a young boy’s education travelled halfway across the world to meet him. Read
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Flood-hit Morpeth open for Sunday shopping
Nov 29 2008 | Today's News
SHOPS in a Northumberland market town are to open for business on Sunday in the run-up to Christmas as it continues to recover from the worst flooding in its history. Read
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Countryside equivalent of Facebook
Nov 29 2008 | Today's News
A WEBSITE set up after the 2001 foot-and- mouth crisis has been relaunched as a countryside equivalent of Facebook. The Northumberland-based Rural Voices is being described as the first interactive networking site of its kind in England. Read
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Bringing new life to vital wetlands
Nov 29 2008 | Today's News
HABITATS will be improved on a Northumberland river as part of a national drive to help wetland areas. The Natural England scheme will mean £2m funding for a series of wetland habitat recreation projects over the next year. Read
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Grants cash at risk if no-one claims it
Nov 29 2008 | Today's News
HUNDREDS of thousands of pounds in grants which should go to community groups across the North East could be lost, the charity giving out the money said last night. Read
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Larn yersel Geordie on YouTube
Nov 29 2008 | Today's News
A NORTHUMBERLAND author has become an internet sensation after his YouTube video notched up more than 4,685 viewers in only five months. Read
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Taxpayers pay the price for delay in mum’s truancy case
Nov 29 2008 | Today's News
THE legal saga of a mum charged with allowing her son to play truant has ended with a £150 fine – but it has cost taxpayers thousands of pounds. Read
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Doorstep Pictures brings silver screen back to Northumberland
Nov 29 2008 | Today's News
MOVIE-GOING is enjoying a revival in part of Northumberland – despite the fact that the area hasn’t had its own cinema for years. Read
