Dec
2008
Articles from 27th Dec 2008
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Sir Bobby to reach goal as centre opens up
Dec 27 2008 | Today's News
IT MAY look like another building site – but an empty shell on the outskirts of Newcastle is a sign of hope for thousands of families across the North East. Read
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Boxing Day dips raise charity cash
Dec 27 2008 | Today's News
BRAVE swimmers headed for the beach yesterday to take a dip for charity. Hundreds of volunteers ran into the chilly waters of the North Sea at locations across the region. Read
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Boxing Day brings out bargain hunters
Dec 27 2008 | Today's News
BARGAIN-HUNGRY shoppers defied economic gloom by flocking to the shops yesterday. Read
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Bollywood lines up city for more action
Dec 27 2008 | Today's News
BOLLYWOOD film producers are lining up Newcastle for four more movies next year. The city has scored success as the backdrop for a number of productions from some of India’s biggest cinema names. And now more are lining up to film on the streets. Read
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Setback for A1 dualling
Dec 27 2008 | Today's News
THE Government will consider whether to upgrade the A1 through Northumberland next year – but only from a limited funding pot. Read
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MPs back calls for ruling on work victims
Dec 27 2008 | Today's News
VICTIMS of industrial diseases in the North East are being left waiting for compensation because of Government delays, according to MPs. Read
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Protest over knife crime
Dec 27 2008 | Today's News
FAMILIES hit by knife crime are to march through Newcastle to call for tougher punishments. John Johnson is organising the protest as the latest stage of a campaign mounted in memory of his murdered son. Read
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Full steam ahead hope on rail link
Dec 27 2008 | Today's News
CAMPAIGNERS battling to restore passenger services on a rail line are hoping for progress following a Government-promised boost for transport spending. Read
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Members buy golf club
Dec 27 2008 | Today's News
AMBITIOUS golfers have defied the global credit crunch to complete a £500,000 deal to buy their Northumberland course and clubhouse. Read
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Council take soft line on dump firm
Dec 27 2008 | Today's News
A DEMOLITION company looks set to escape action over the unauthorised dumping of thousands of tonnes of waste. Read
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Boom time for Arthouse-on-Sea
Dec 27 2008 | Today's News
A FLOURISHING arts and culture organisation has taken another major step forward by acquiring its own arts centre and headquarters. Read
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We love our little miracle
Dec 27 2008 | Today's News
A BABY whose life was saved by Viagra has started walking. Lewis Goodfellow was born 16 weeks prematurely weighing 1lb 8oz at the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle. Read
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Fight goes on for post office
Dec 27 2008 | Today's News
A NORTHUMBERLAND community is refusing to admit defeat in its fight to save its doomed post office. Read
