Feb
2009
Articles from 3rd Feb 2009
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Jobs saved at 11th hour
Feb 03 2009 | Today's News
ALMOST 200 jobs have been saved after a Northumberland food factory was rescued by its own management at the 11th hour. Read
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No gas for villagers on coldest day of year
Feb 03 2009 | Today's News
A TRANQUIL Northumberland village was plunged into a crisis yesterday when its entire gas supply was knocked out on the coldest day of the year. Read
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Customers can pay what they please
Feb 03 2009 | Today's News
FORMER cricket star Mike Roseberry is hoping he won’t be batting on a sticky wicket with his latest offer in two of his restaurants. Read
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Four make bids to operate the Metro
Feb 03 2009 | Today's News
INTERNATIONAL rail companies, some owned by European Governments, have entered into a battle to run Metro trains as Nexus prepares to select a new rail operator. Read
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Investing back into the North East
Feb 03 2009 | Today's News
CITY leaders responsible for budgets worth £400m a year have backed The Journal’s think first campaign as they promised to do all they can to invest cash back into the region. Read
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Cooking - that's just kitten's play
Feb 03 2009 | Today's News
YOUNG chefs were treated to a cooking master class with Celebrity Masterchef winner Liz McClarnon. Read
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Happiness under threat
Feb 03 2009 | Today's News
A NORTH East children's charity chief yesterday welcomed a report which suggests that the aggressive pursuit of personal success by adults is now the "greatest threat" to the wellbeing and happiness of youngsters. Read
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Arsonists kill 150 pigeons
Feb 03 2009 | Today's News
ARSONISTS killed 150 pigeons when they set fire to a timber cree. All that remained yesterday of a lifetime of dedication was smoldering ruins. Read
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Ashington Pensioner's care home wrangle
Feb 03 2009 | Today's News
FRAIL Jane Hollis has suffered months of heartache after being denied a place in the care home of her choice because of a dispute which is heading for the High Court. Read
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More houses for students
Feb 03 2009 | Today's News
UP to 5,000 more student bedrooms will be needed in Newcastle over the next two years, it is estimated. Read
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Tributes are paid to 'Father Hugh'
Feb 03 2009 | Today's News
EMINENT Catholic leaders from across the UK gathered to pay tribute to former Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle Hugh Lindsay yesterday. Read
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Nurse struck fatal blow with ornament
Feb 03 2009 | Today's News
ANURSE was last night found guilty of killing her mother with an ornamental horse. Jurors found 56-year-old Jennifer Shelton guilty of manslaughter after three hours of deliberation. Read
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Disaster 'not predicted'
Feb 03 2009 | Today's News
A FAIRGROUND boss told of his horror yesterday at seeing the Dreamspace inflatable artwork take off, carrying two women to their deaths. Read
