Jan
2009
Articles from 13th Jan 2009
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Wife elated as hostage freed
Jan 13 2009 | Today's News
THE elated wife of a North man who was held hostage on a Saudi supertanker by Somalian pirates yesterday spoke of their relief following his release. Read
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Shakespeare folio man admits theft
Jan 13 2009 | Today's News
AN eccentric antiques dealer caught stealing a cannabis book from a high street bookstore yesterday compared his plight to that of Gandhi. Read
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10-point plan to boost economy
Jan 13 2009 | Today's News
NEWCASTLE University is to spend millions to help North East businesses and families through the economic crisis. Bosses last night unveiled a 10-point plan of measures to boost the economy and help train workers. Read
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Rock: legal fight launched on shares
Jan 13 2009 | Today's News
NORTHERN Rock shareholders will today tell a High Court judicial review that the Government broke human rights laws by nationalising it. Read
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Top athlete helping youngsters in care
Jan 13 2009 | Today's News
A DOUBLE Olympic medal winner is helping children who have been taken into care in the North East, thanks to a new mentoring scheme. Read
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Credit crunch link to split-ups
Jan 13 2009 | Today's News
AS financial worries caused by the credit crunch lead to record numbers of marriages breaking up, one North East scientist has seen her DNA business boom. Read
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Waste group fury at council 'insult'
Jan 13 2009 | Today's News
A COMMUNITY group last night accused a council of deliberately trying to exclude public input into major waste plans. Read
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Greggs shamed in lists on litter
Jan 13 2009 | Today's News
NORTH-BASED bakers Greggs are today branded one of the main sources of fast food litter. Read
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Flooded library will be repaired
Jan 13 2009 | Today's News
REPAIR work is under way to bring Northumberland’s main public library back into use – ending demolition fears after flooding damage. Read
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Frogs rehoused as restoration works begins on controversial landmark
Jan 13 2009 | Today's News
FROGS have had to be found a new home as work to restore a controversial landmark structure begins. Read
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Speak out on academies
Jan 13 2009 | Today's News
PARENTS are being offered the chance to have their say on controversial plans to create three new academy schools in County Durham. Read
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Roadworks to hold up commuters for months
Jan 13 2009 | Today's News
TRAFFIC was brought to a standstill yesterday as bridge repairs caused traffic chaos on one of Tyneside’s busiest roads. Read
