Dec
2008
Articles from 6th Dec 2008
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Pilot saw Ashington airman flung to his death in Iraq
Dec 06 2008 | Today's News
AN RAF pilot told an inquest he witnessed a Northumberland serviceman “flung” to his death in an Iraq helicopter crash. Read
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Nissan supplier to axe 160 more jobs
Dec 06 2008 | Today's News
PRODUCTION cutbacks at Nissan could see 160 jobs at one of its North East suppliers axed, with hundreds more jobs also under threat at companies in the Washington car firm’s supply chain. Read
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Morpeth gardener falls foul of weights and measures law
Dec 06 2008 | Today's News
A LANDOWNER who sells surplus vegetables from his garden to passers-by was amazed when his tiny roadside enterprise sparked an official letter from weights and measures inspectors. Read
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Alisha Allen died after protection removed
Dec 06 2008 | Today's News
A BABY girl who was killed by her father was removed from the at-risk register despite a social worker’s pleas, a damning report revealed. Read
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North East high-speed rail link pledge
Dec 06 2008 | Today's News
THE prospect of a high-speed rail link to the North East took a major step forward last night when a senior Government minister promised to meet train bosses and prepare a detailed business case. Read
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Northumberland villages ‘a target for drug rings’
Dec 06 2008 | Today's News
DRUG dealing gangs are targeting rural Northumberland villages in sophisticated cannabis production operations, a judge said yesterday. Read
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‘Immature’ ex-lover Eaglestone mowed down rival
Dec 06 2008 | Today's News
A JEALOUS ex-lover mowed down his former girlfriend’s new partner when he discovered they had spent the night together. Read
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Killings: police name grandmother victims
Dec 06 2008 | Today's News
TWO grandmothers killed in Tyne and Wear in one night were named by police last night. Read
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Santa’s Grotto gets festive makeover from deaf youngsters at Chopwell Wood
Dec 06 2008 | Today's News
A PROJECT to encourage deaf people to take part in woodland events and activities has paid off for Santa. Read
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Ridley couple back after Mumbai terrorist attacks
Dec 06 2008 | Today's News
A NORTH couple who were injured in the terrorist attacks in Mumbai have been flown back to the UK. Read
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Heritage of The Animals on show at Discovery Museum
Dec 06 2008 | Today's News
A RARE piece of North East pop memorabilia will be going on display at some of the region’s museums. The vinyl was recorded in the early 1960s by the band that went on to become The Animals, part of the Tyneside rock hall of fame. Read
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Plants in market for every day products
Dec 06 2008 | Today's News
A VISION of everyday products being made from renewable plant material was outlined at a North East conference. Read
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Morpeth parking fees plea is rejected
Dec 06 2008 | Today's News
A CALL by local business leaders for the temporary suspension of parking charges to help boost recovery efforts in a town devastated by flooding has been rejected by council chiefs. Read
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Haymarket Lego men still won’t go quietly
Dec 06 2008 | Today's News
NEWCASTLE’S controversial Lego men are at the centre of a fresh row over their removal. Read
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Lynch brothers aim to follow in Ridley Scott's footsteps
Dec 06 2008 | Today's News
BROTHERS born in the same South Tyneside hospital as Sir Ridley Scott are aiming to emulate he and his brother Tony in the world of cinema. Read
