Dec
2008
Articles from 29th Dec 2008
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Mike Ashley takes Newcastle United off the market
Dec 29 2008 | Today's News
NEWS that owner Mike Ashley has taken their club off the market brought a mixed reaction from Newcastle United fans last night. Read
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Fans salute Sir Bobby Robson in day of celebration
Dec 29 2008 | Today's News
NEWCASTLE United fans saluted their iconic former manager Sir Bobby Robson at yesterday’s match with league leaders Liverpool. Read
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Pair to join easy riders on 2,000-mile motorcycling challenge
Dec 29 2008 | Today's News
MOTORBIKING mates Tim McKay and Mark Sinclair are revving up for a two-wheeled challenge which will take them more than 2,000 miles across Europe. Read
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City developer cuts ties to consultancy
Dec 29 2008 | Today's News
A CITY developer has decided to drop all contact with a Newcastle councillor and the consultancy company caught up in a council investigation. Read
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Gladiators role a dream come true for Daniel Singh
Dec 29 2008 | Today's News
AS a teenager growing up in Durham, Daniel Singh spent four months in bed in traction. The former Belmont Comprehensive School pupil sustained a neck injury playing rugby, and he recalled: “My weight ballooned to 24 stone, I was horribly obese. Read
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Funeral today for fallen hero Sgt John Manuel
Dec 29 2008 | Today's News
A HERO soldier who was killed by a teenage suicide bomber in Afghanistan will be laid to rest on Tyneside today. Read
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Bishops condemn Labour’s record
Dec 29 2008 | Today's News
THE Bishops of Durham and Carlisle have joined other senior church figures in condemning Labour’s record in power, accusing the Government of breaking its promises and of being “morally corrupt”. Read
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Bravery of cancer fight boy praised
Dec 29 2008 | Today's News
A BOY given a new tongue in pioneering surgery at a North hospital has been nominated for a prestigious bravery award. Read
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Rural worry over new opencast mining rules
Dec 29 2008 | Today's News
SPECIAL protection zones aimed at safeguarding Northumberland communities and landscapes from the impacts of opencast mining are set to be scaled down in the wake of criticism from Government planning experts. Read
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Great North Run is on the road to India
Dec 29 2008 | Today's News
THE Great North Run is set to go global as the world’s biggest half marathon touches down in India. Read
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City transport may go to pot
Dec 29 2008 | Today's News
REGENERATION bosses have been told they could solve the region’s transport problems by pooling resources and setting up a huge funding pot. Read
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Forces charity comes to the aid of former soldier
Dec 29 2008 | Today's News
AFORCES charity has come to the aid of a former soldier who lost a leg when his helicopter was shot down during a fierce gun battle in the Middle East more than 40 years ago. Read
