Jan
2009
Articles from 16th Jan 2009
-
Upset at lack of ban for NUFC fan's racist abuse
Jan 16 2009 | Today's News
A HOME Office minister last night waded into the row over racist abuse by a Newcastle United fan. Read
-
Heroin addict denies robbery minutes after leaving custody
Jan 16 2009 | Today's News
A HEROIN addict accused of mugging a frail elderly widow less than 20 minutes after being released from custody told a jury he had played no part in the attack. Read
-
Property gang fleeced £65m from investors
Jan 16 2009 | Today's News
FIVE former company directors have admitted their part in an elaborate North East-based property scam which defrauded investors out of millions. Read
-
Terrifying ordeal for family at Druridge Bay
Jan 16 2009 | Today's News
A MOTHER-of-two has spoken of her terror after a man tried to force her to hand over her car as she visited a Northumberland coastal beauty spot with her children. Read
-
Rachel Ward's parents tell of beautiful daughter
Jan 16 2009 | Today's News
THE parents of a Durham University student who froze to death after falling and slipping in an Alpine river have spoken of their devastation at the loss of their “beautiful daughter”. Read
-
Hit and run driver Anthony Whittaker admits fatal crash
Jan 16 2009 | Today's News
A HIT-AND-RUN driver who killed two men while they were out collecting conkers yesterday admitted two counts of causing death by dangerous driving. Read
-
Strictly Come Dancing tour arrives in Newcastle
Jan 16 2009 | Today's News
STRICTLY Come Dancing stars quick-stepped their way to last-minute rehearsals ahead of tonight’s Newcastle show. Read
-
Newcastle City Council set to reject Byker incinerator
Jan 16 2009 | Today's News
THE prospect of a new incinerator being built in Newcastle was virtually ruled out last night. Read
-
Kathryn Tickell honoured by Queen
Jan 16 2009 | Today's News
KATHRYN TICKELL has been called the queen of the Northumbrian pipes and now she is to be honoured by the Queen. Read
-
Olympian reveals his surprising track record
Jan 16 2009 | Today's News
FORMER British triple jumper Jonathan Edwards yesterday revealed an unexpected passion for a very different sport – darts. Read
-
Possible move for noble Lord
Jan 16 2009 | Today's News
CONTROVERSIAL plans to move a historic statue described as the elephant in the room were unveiled yesterday. Read
-
Durham opencast site set to get green light
Jan 16 2009 | Today's News
A NEW opencast pit could be built 10 years after campaigners won their battle to block a mine near their homes. Read
-
Ponteland jobs created in Waitrose takeover
Jan 16 2009 | Today's News
NEW retail jobs are to be created in Ponteland following a takeover of the town’s Somerfield store by Waitrose. Read
-
Famous faces old and new reunited
Jan 16 2009 | Today's News
TYNE Tees staff past and present came together in Newcastle last night to celebrate the 50th birthday of the North East channel. Read
-
Warning of delays in pay-out of benefits
Jan 16 2009 | Today's News
PEOPLE in Blyth Valley have been warned they could experience delays in receiving their housing and council tax benefits while a town hall information database is transferred to a new system. Read
-
Babies spark treasure trail to burglar
Jan 16 2009 | Today's News
A LOCKET containing a photograph of two babies could hold the key to finding the owners of valuable stolen property recovered in County Durham. Read
-
Loo with view of ceramic art
Jan 16 2009 | Today's News
VISITORS to a North East gallery can now spend a penny in an art installation. While attending to a call of nature at Northern Print, they can feast their eyes on nature itself – bluebottles, dragonflies, swallows, doves, dense brambles and towering trees. Read
-
What links Paris Hilton and the ancient Mesopotamians?
Jan 16 2009 | Today's News
ANIMALS have been saddled with multicoloured coats by humanity's thirst for novelty. Read
-
Pupils move to top of the class
Jan 16 2009 | Today's News
MORE North East pupils are leaving school with top GCSE grades than ever before. Read
