Feb
2009
Articles from 24th Feb 2009
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Heartfelt messages flood in for ‘wor Bobby’
Feb 24 2009 | Today's News
HEARTFELT messages from across the globe have been sent to Sir Bobby Robson following the opening of his new cancer centre. Read
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Internet firm offers to help regional businesses
Feb 24 2009 | Today's News
AN internet marketing firm is offering to help businesses in the region win clients online. Read
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Durham cricket stars in Sri Lankan suicide attack
Feb 24 2009 | Today's News
A SQUAD of promising young cricketers from the North East had a lucky escape after they were caught up in terrifying rebel attacks during a tour of Sri Lanka. Read
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Mother of killed soldier wants support for memorial art
Feb 24 2009 | Today's News
THE grieving mother of a young woman killed in Iraq has spoken in support of an art work commemorating the fallen. Read
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Journal’s Bad Blood campaign praised
Feb 24 2009 | Today's News
CAMPAIGNERS last night praised The Journal after a public inquiry condemned the importation of infected blood to Britain. Read
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Factory powers on in fight for turbine
Feb 24 2009 | Today's News
A TOWN’S biggest employer is set to find out whether it will be allowed to build a 200ft wind turbine. Read
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Northern Rock won't repeat mistakes says chief exec
Feb 24 2009 | Today's News
THE head of Northern Rock has pledged the bank’s return to mortgage lending will not see a repeat of “failed” growth plans. Read
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Injunction on ex-lover breached by former councillor
Feb 24 2009 | Today's News
A VETERAN former councillor who waged a campaign of harassment against his ex-lover has admitted breaching a court-imposed order to stay away from her. Read
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North expert's research used in Slumdog storyline
Feb 24 2009 | Today's News
A NEWCASTLE professor watched Oscar-winning Slumdog Millionaire – not realising he was the inspiration behind the movie. Read
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North will not gain from £13.5bn rail and road plans
Feb 24 2009 | Today's News
PLANS to spend billions of pounds upgrading roads and railways across the UK will fail to help the North East economy, experts warned. Read
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Duo rescued near Bermuda Triangle after yacht trouble
Feb 24 2009 | Today's News
A NORTH East sailor was plucked to safety after her yacht spent 40 days drifting in the Atlantic. Read
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How a bit of dust can cut pollution
Feb 24 2009 | Today's News
TRAFFIC experts in the North East are working on a gem of an idea to help people dodge air pollution hotspots. Read
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Ancient shrove Tuesday tradition will attract crowds
Feb 24 2009 | Today's News
AN AGE-OLD tradition will bring the people of a Northumberland market town together this afternoon. Alnwick’s Shrovetide Football match is an annual event which has taken place in The Pastures beneath the town’s Castle dating back to the 18th Century. Read
