Dec
2008
Articles from 4th Dec 2008
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Northumbria University buys Newcastle Falcons’ ground
Dec 04 2008 | Today's News
NORTHUMBRIA University has bought the Newcastle Falcons’ Kingston Park rugby ground from Northern Rock, it was announced yesterday. Read
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Peterlee's Christmas tree set to get the brush-off
Dec 04 2008 | Today's News
AFTER having to accept a “toilet brush” apology for a Christmas tree, the people of a County Durham town were snowed under with offers of replacements yesterday. Read
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Take a walk after dark in fairytale setting
Dec 04 2008 | Today's News
FINAL touches were being put to the enchanting transformation of Gateshead’s Saltwell Park last night. Read
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Disgraced detective John Jones jailed for five years
Dec 04 2008 | Today's News
JOHN Jones’ fall from grace brought an end to a promising career which won him a series of commendations from his superiors. Read
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Newcastle Falcons to pay tribute to Ali Johnson
Dec 04 2008 | Today's News
NEWCASTLE Falcons players will be attending the funeral of inspirational former Tynedale prop Ali Johnson on Monday, the club confirmed yesterday. Read
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Controversial business levy finds no friends in the North
Dec 04 2008 | Today's News
NORTH East firms were last night facing a new tax bombshell with ministers pressing ahead with a controversial business levy despite fears it could worsen the recession. Read
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Mortgage help for struggling families
Dec 04 2008 | Today's News
FAMILIES struggling to keep their homes from repossession were last night thrown a lifeline to slash their repayment bills by Northern Rock and the Government. Read
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The Journal helps to identify Wear-Tyne derby thugs
Dec 04 2008 | Today's News
MORE than half of the troublemakers targeted over disorder following the Wear-Tyne derby have been tracked down by police. Read
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Bullied children find friends close to home
Dec 04 2008 | Today's News
HUNDREDS of victims of playground bullies are to be given assertiveness training pioneered by a national charity. Read
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Flood-hit Morpeth traders call for parking fees break
Dec 04 2008 | Today's News
TRADERS in a market town devastated by severe flooding are calling for car parking charges to be temporarily lifted in a bid to help boost its economic recovery. Read
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Huge variety of cuisines on our doorstep
Dec 04 2008 | Today's News
THE North East’s restaurant industry is as diverse as it has ever been, according one of the region’s food experts. Read
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Widdrington doctor fights to survive
Dec 04 2008 | Today's News
A VILLAGE doctor who fears his practice will be badly damaged if a new pharmacy is allowed to open has set out his case against the plan to health service watchdogs. Read
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Nativity scene on show at St Nicholas Cathedral
Dec 04 2008 | Today's News
A NATIVITY scene fashioned from plastic waste went on show yesterday at St Nicholas Cathedral in Newcastle. Read
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Winter weather expected to cause disruption to travel
Dec 04 2008 | Today's News
MASSIVE disruption has been predicted on the region’s roads today with wind and snow expected to combine to create blizzard conditions. Read
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Bad Lashes to see in new year with Sir Bobby Robson
Dec 04 2008 | Today's News
NORTH East girl group Bad Lashes are to appear at a New Year’s Eve party in aid of Sir Bobby Robson’s cancer charity. The group, who shot to fame in the TV talent show X-Factor, are to perform at the Crystal Ball at the Radisson SAS Hotel in Durham. Read
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More trouble at new-look Blyth Market Place
Dec 04 2008 | Today's News
ANGRY traders at a Northumberland market have raised fresh concerns over the quality of new stalls they have been given following a £3m facelift. Read
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Hadrian's Wall bids for world first in fair trade
Dec 04 2008 | Today's News
A DRIVE has been launched to make Hadrian’s Wall a Fairtrade zone. Hadrian’s Wall Country covers an area 10 miles on either side of the World Heritage Site from South Shields to Bowness-on-Solway in Cumbria. Read
