Feb
2009
Articles from 18th Feb 2009
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Worker trapped by collapsing chimney at Centurion pub
Feb 18 2009 | Today's News
A WORKMAN was last night fighting for survival after being crushed by a falling chimney at a pub he was in the process of demolishing. Read
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Tributes paid to Alnwick councillor Ian Robertson
Feb 18 2009 | Today's News
TRIBUTES were last night paid to a well-known Northumberland councillor and auctioneer who has died. Read
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Savers flock back to Northern Rock
Feb 18 2009 | Today's News
SAVERS are flocking to Northern Rock as the bank continues its recovery a year after being nationalised amid gloomy economic conditions. Read
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North East's love of football is chronicled
Feb 18 2009 | Today's News
RESULTS on the pitch may not have matched the passion, but the North East has always been a hotbed of football. Read
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Businesses honoured by Think North East First campaign
Feb 18 2009 | Today's News
A ROLL of honour has been set up on The Journal’s website for businesses supporting the Think North East First campaign Read
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Hope for woman who was hit by bus
Feb 18 2009 | Today's News
A WOMAN left with long-term brain injuries after being hit by a bus is in line for compensation payout following a court ruling. Read
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Big freeze followed by the big thaw
Feb 18 2009 | Today's News
THE GREAT freeze has been followed by the big thaw. As the North East shivered in the one of the coldest winter snaps for decades, this beautiful ice waterfall was formed in the Sleightholme River, near Bowes, County Durham. Read
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Dreamspace creator ‘didn’t put art before safety’
Feb 18 2009 | Today's News
CREATOR Maurice Agis did not cause the Dreamspace tragedy by putting “art before safety”, his barrister told manslaughter jurors. Read
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Northumberland designer to make outfit for Barbie
Feb 18 2009 | Today's News
A NORTHUMBERLAND designer is making a dress for the world’s most famous model – to celebrate her 50th birthday. Read
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Yoko Ono exhibition adds colour to the art world
Feb 18 2009 | Today's News
FAMILIES are being encouraged to add their creative touches to a work by Yoko Ono. Read
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Folk group sing the story of stricken miners
Feb 18 2009 | Today's News
FOLK group Beeswing performed a concert at the Mining Institute in Newcastle to mark the 100-year anniversary of the Stanley pit disaster. Read
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Medic tells of his efforts to save lives on HMS Tireless
Feb 18 2009 | Today's News
A SUMBARINER was patched-up through a tiny hole by onboard doctors after a blast trapped him 200m below the Arctic ice, an inquest heard. Read
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Tributes paid to crash victim Pamela Urwin
Feb 18 2009 | Today's News
MOURNERS dressed in pink crowded into church for the funeral of a popular young girl whose life was cruelly ended in a road accident. Read
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Award encourages more school trips
Feb 18 2009 | Today's News
NORTH East venues have been given a Government gold star for school trips. The Quality Badge award scheme, announced by Schools Minister Ed Balls, plans to signal the end of the “red tape culture” currently surrounding classroom tours. Read
