Jan
2009
Articles from 29th Jan 2009
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Fresh fears for motor industry jobs
Jan 29 2009 | Today's News
MINISTERS were yesterday given a stark warning that tens of thousands of car workers’ jobs could be lost without more Government help for the industry. Read
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Dreamspace warnings ignored as disaster loomed
Jan 29 2009 | Today's News
TWO women were killed when an inflatable artwork broke free from its moorings because of the gross negligence of its creator, a court heard. Read
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UK slump 'will be worst of all'
Jan 29 2009 | Today's News
WORLD economists predicted last night that the UK would be hit harder than any other developed nation by the worst recession in more than 60 years. Read
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Hotel planned for former Scottish & Newcastle brewery site
Jan 29 2009 | Today's News
THE former home of Scottish & Newcastle breweries is to be turned into a four-star hotel after a Canadian company bought the striking 13-storey block. Read
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Jewellery stolen in raid
Jan 29 2009 | Today's News
IRREPLACEABLE items of jewellery, some more than 20 years old, were stolen when burglars raided a couple’s house. The thieves made off with a stash worth almost £8,000 when they smashed their way into the home of Kathleen McGee and her partner while they were on holiday. Read
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New Kids On The Block perform at Metro Radio Arena
Jan 29 2009 | Today's News
NEW Kids on the Block rocked on to Tyneside last night to show they still had the ability to strut their Right Stuff. Read
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Grieving family campaign after epilepsy death
Jan 29 2009 | Today's News
A DEVASTATED family last night paid tribute to their daughter who died after suffering a fit. Read
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Heathrow plans ‘will not harm Newcastle’
Jan 29 2009 | Today's News
NEWCASTLE Airport bosses yesterday remained confident future expansion plans would not be affected by the new runway at Heathrow, despite fears the move could scupper the growth of regional airports. Read
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Denial of legal aid not fair, say family of sailor killed in submarine
Jan 29 2009 | Today's News
THE PARENTS of a sailor killed when an oxygen generator exploded onboard a nuclear submarine last night accused the Government of denying them fair legal representation at his inquest. Read
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Bertha Martin murder suspect 'attacked her mother before'
Jan 29 2009 | Today's News
A FORMER nurse accused of killing her own mother had attacked her on previous occasions, a court heard yesterday. Read
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Agencies snub meeting on Morpeth floods
Jan 29 2009 | Today's News
ANGER erupted last night after four key agencies involved in the devastating flooding which hit a Northumberland town announced they are boycotting a public meeting called to examine the catastrophe. Read
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Seal spotted swimming in River Tyne
Jan 29 2009 | Today's News
THE VIDEO below shows the moment a seal popped up to devour a fish – in the River Tyne. Read
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Morpeth man's wedding party to be loving tribute
Jan 29 2009 | Today's News
A MAN who lost both his parents to cancer just 12 weeks apart is hosting a charity event in their honour. Read
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Pharmacist struck off after stealing six boxes of tablets
Jan 29 2009 | Today's News
A PHARMACIST at a North East hospital has been struck off and given a police caution after stealing painkillers, a disciplinary hearing heard yesterday. Read
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‘Those on low income need help from Rock’
Jan 29 2009 | Today's News
NATIONALISED bank Northern Rock should be compelled to offer mortgages to people on lower incomes, a housing group said today. Read
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Sue Johnson, 52, to be face of new ad campaign
Jan 29 2009 | Today's News
HER skin glows with the radiance women half her age would love – Sue Johnson really is proof over 50 doesn’t mean over the hill. Read
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Park no longer a haven for drug users
Jan 29 2009 | Today's News
A TRIUMPHANT civic boss yesterday hailed the opening of parkland accommodation for people with learning disabilities as “a dream come true”. Read
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School fundraisers create mile of money for Africa trip
Jan 29 2009 | Today's News
PUPILS at a North East school have created a mile of money to help fund the trip-of-a-lifetime for four lucky classmates. Read
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Cambois power station protesters find new ally for campaign
Jan 29 2009 | Today's News
COMMUNITIES fighting plans for opencast mining on their doorsteps have found a new ally in a pressure group set up to oppose a £2bn coal-fired power station scheme in Northumberland. Read
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Tynemouth ice rink plans approved
Jan 29 2009 | Today's News
THE country’s largest outdoor ice skating rink will come to Tyneside by Easter after planning chiefs gave it the green light. Read
