Jan
2009
Articles from 22nd Jan 2009
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Putting North food at top of the menu
Jan 22 2009 | Today's News
WITH British cuisine no longer a national joke, food tourism is booming. Read
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Sid Waddell aims to help numeracy
Jan 22 2009 | Today's News
Cult darts commentator Sid Waddell hit the mark when he showed how darts can help your maths. Read
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More time to save hall as campaign target nears
Jan 22 2009 | Today's News
THE campaign to save Seaton Delaval Hall received a boost yesterday as more time was given to fundraising applications. Read
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Gateshead Ikea homes sold with £5,000 worth of extras
Jan 22 2009 | Today's News
GATESHEAD’S flat-pack Ikea houses are being offered with free holidays and gym memberships as the credit crunch continues to bite. Read
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Still hope for A1 as money runs short
Jan 22 2009 | Today's News
TRANSPORT bosses have earmarked £40m to dual a section of the A1 amid warnings that almost no other road projects will win new funding as council costs spiral out of control. Read
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Downturn takes cruel toll as the jobs dry up
Jan 22 2009 | Today's News
JOBLESS figures continued to rise in the North East on a day when the Government was again accused of being “out of touch” over optimistic comments. Read
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Pet Shop Boys singer mourns loss of father
Jan 22 2009 | Today's News
PET Shop Boys star Neil Tennant’s father has died. It was announced yesterday that Bill Tennant, of Gosforth, Newcastle, passed away peacefully in hospital on Monday. Read
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Lucky escape over channel for Sunderland pilot Eddleston
Jan 22 2009 | Today's News
A NORTH pilot last night told of his amazing survival after landing a plane that was plunging towards water 10 miles from land. Read
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Bedlington youngsters broaden their musical horizons
Jan 22 2009 | Today's News
POP-OBSESSED youngsters were encouraged to broaden their musical horizons yesterday as part of a schools project aimed at showcasing the joys of traditional folk, country and bluegrass music. Read
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Brandon Flanighan saves stricken mum
Jan 22 2009 | Today's News
A SCHOOLBOY was hailed a hero after using first aid training learned at school to save his mother when she collapsed and gashed her head at the family home. Read
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Saltholme Wildlife Reserve set to attract 100,000 visitors
Jan 22 2009 | Today's News
A WILDLIFE site which is set to become one of the biggest visitor attractions in the North East opened its doors for the first time yesterday. Read
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Newcastle Cricket Club faces closure due to parking charges
Jan 22 2009 | Today's News
A POPULAR sports club may face closure because of planned increases in neighbourhood parking charges. Read
