Jan
2009
Articles from 24th Jan 2009
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Shusha's back with the family at last
Jan 24 2009 | Today's News
A MISSING cat was returned to its owners three years after it went astray. Read
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Move to help hundreds experience parenthood
Jan 24 2009 | Today's News
AN increased demand in IVF treatment has prompted one of the most successful fertility clinics in the region to move to bigger premises. Read
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Bomb maker faces wait to hear sentence
Jan 24 2009 | Today's News
THE son of a school caretaker convicted of unlawfully making a bomb will have to wait to be sentenced after the case was adjourned for further reports yesterday. Read
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Exciting time for Matfen
Jan 24 2009 | Today's News
AN AWARD-winning Northumberland hotel is to be placed under new management. Read
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Turbine petition is gathering support
Jan 24 2009 | Today's News
MORE than 100 people have signed a petition opposing plans to build four giant wind turbines in countryside near a Northumberland market town. Read
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Post Office service is still second class
Jan 24 2009 | Today's News
POST office users in five Northumberland villages have been given a boost with ‘improved’ services. But some say the only improvement they would like is a fully reinstated branch. Read
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More cash demanded to help fight future floods
Jan 24 2009 | Today's News
MINISTERS were warned last night of more flooding unless extra cash is spent on defences as it emerged the latest Government scheme is protecting a tiny proportion of homes in the region. Read
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Nuclear option gets the go-ahead
Jan 24 2009 | Today's News
THE way was cleared yesterday for a new nuclear power station in Cumbria. Read
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Right, we are in a recession – now let's get out of it
Jan 24 2009 | Today's News
NORTH East business leaders spoke last night of the "unsurprising reality" of working during a downturn as dire figures confirmed that the UK is now in the grip of a recession. Read
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Daughter 'wanted rid of her mother'
Jan 24 2009 | Today's News
A PENSIONER was killed when her daughter struck her on the head with an ornamental horse, a court heard. Read
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Thieves' big plans hit a brick wall . . . literally
Jan 24 2009 | Today's News
RAM-RAIDERS smashed into a superstore yesterday in a bid to seize the cash machine. Read
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Scientists are on the verge of a revolution
Jan 24 2009 | Today's News
PIONEERING North East scientists are poised with a world breakthrough to repair brain cells damaged by illnesses such as Alzheimer's disease. Read
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MP’s cash questions for PM
Jan 24 2009 | Today's News
THE Prime Minister has been asked to explain why his party has diverted European cash meant for the North East back to central Government. Read
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Services facing cuts as the crunch bites
Jan 24 2009 | Today's News
JOBS, nursing beds and library services could all be slashed in a round of council cost-cutting measures. A host of services will come under the spotlight next week as Durham County Council bosses try to set the new budget ready for the area’s new super council, being set up on April 1. Read
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Pensioner refused bail after alleged knife attack
Jan 24 2009 | Today's News
A PENSIONER was refused bail when he appeared in court over an alleged machete knife attack on an allotment holder. Read
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Region is urged to watch the birdies
Jan 24 2009 | Today's News
THE North East was set a challenge yesterday as part of 30th anniversary celebrations of the world’s biggest wildlife survey. Read
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Speedy solution backed
Jan 24 2009 | Today's News
TRANSPORT Secretary Geoff Hoon "fully recognises" the need for the North East to be plugged into a new national high-speed rail link, The Journal has been told. Read
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Pub closes after bid for extra hours fails
Jan 24 2009 | Today's News
PEOPLE living near a "problem" pub owned by a former Newcastle Falcons star are celebrating after it closed. Read
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Protesters will fight extension to landfill
Jan 24 2009 | Today's News
CAMPAIGNERS last night vowed to fight a new bid to delay the ending of waste tipping at a controversial Northumberland landfill site which has operated for 50 years. Read
