Dec
2008
Articles from 18th Dec 2008
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Government to protect Nissan jobs
Dec 18 2008 | Today's News
THE Government last night pledged to step in if they feared Nissan was turning into the next Woolworths. Read
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Universities in line for share of £1.5bn
Dec 18 2008 | Today's News
NORTH East universities were last night looking forward to a payout worth millions of pounds after new national rankings for top-class research were released. Read
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Spartans write a fresh chapter in their history
Dec 18 2008 | Today's News
FAMED FA Cup warriors Blyth Spartans are planning a hot reception for the Premier League millionaires of Blackburn Rovers after their latest giant-killing. Read
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One giant step towards a base on the moon
Dec 18 2008 | Today's News
RESEARCH led by a North East expert could be one giant step towards a manned base on the moon. Read
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Call for talks over council's promises
Dec 18 2008 | Today's News
LEADERS of a Northumberland borough council are calling for an urgent meeting with a Government minister amid growing concerns over the advent of a single super council for the county in April. Read
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Police get closure order to shut down drugs den
Dec 18 2008 | Today's News
A HOUSE in Newcastle’s West End has been closed by police after residents complained about drug problems at the property. Read
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Stately home saved from bypass blight
Dec 18 2008 | Today's News
OWNERS of a picturesque stately home are celebrating after transport bosses shelved plans for a ring road yards from their property. Read
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Footballers banned from town’s pubs
Dec 18 2008 | Today's News
MIDDLESBROUGH defender Matthew Bates and former midfielder Lee Cattermole have been banned from pubs and clubs across Stockton. Read
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Club back fighting after closure shock
Dec 18 2008 | Today's News
A FLOURISHING amateur boxing club has dragged itself off the canvas after the shock blow of being forced out of its home of 21 years. Read
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Four raids this year at city bookie's
Dec 18 2008 | Today's News
A BETTING shop has been targeted by armed robbers for a fourth time. Read
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Piece of Tyne history is sold for £85
Dec 18 2008 | Today's News
A DREAM piece of the North East's maritime history was snapped up yesterday – for just £85. Read
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Star Faryl wears Leigh creation at
Dec 18 2008 | Today's News
A NORTH dress designer is celebrating after handcrafting a gown worn by Britain’s Got Talent star Faryl Smith. Leigh Hetherington, 33, from Forest Hall, North Tyneside, runs wedding dress boutique Leigh Hetherington in Newcastle’s Old Eldon Square. Read
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Tributes to 'bubbly girl' killed in crash
Dec 18 2008 | Today's News
NEIGHBOURS and ex-colleagues paid tribute to a bright and bubbly girl from Northumberland killed in a car crash this week. Read
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Flouting ban costs dog owner £465
Dec 18 2008 | Today's News
A DOG owner has been fined more than £450 for allowing his pet to run loose on a Northumberland beach declared a canine no-go zone. Read
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Sheer nerve helps to make new nest
Dec 18 2008 | Today's News
ABSEILING wildlife workers have created a des res nesting site for peregrine falcons on a sheer rockface. Read
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Eateries develop taste for local food
Dec 18 2008 | Today's News
WE'RE rich. The North East abounds in natural produce from freshly-caught seafood to wild game and potatoes that actually taste as if they’ve been buried in prime soil for three months. Read
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Go-ahead for another Tesco
Dec 18 2008 | Today's News
A NEW Tesco will be built in a Northumberland town despite there not being enough shoppers in the area to justify it. Read
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Warning of scam over working from home
Dec 18 2008 | Today's News
A SOPHISTICATED scam offering people the chance to work from home has been targeted by police. Read
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Minister to help flood-hit families
Dec 18 2008 | Today's News
ENVIRONMENT Secretary Hilary Benn yesterday agreed to take up the cause of flood-hit families in Northumberland who are still out of their homes. Read
