Feb
2009
Articles from 25th Feb 2009
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'Monster of the deep' found in Tynemouth
Feb 25 2009 | Today's News
ONE of the rarest monsters of the deep has been washed up on the North East coast. Read
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Royal Mail privatisation could mean twice weekly deliveries
Feb 25 2009 | Today's News
POSTAL services in Northumberland and Durham could be reduced to just twice a week if Royal Mail is privatised, union bosses warned last night. Read
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Transport bosses back Think North East First campaign
Feb 25 2009 | Today's News
NEGLECTING the region’s ports and airports could cost the regional economy hundreds of millions of pounds. Read
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Derek Llambias apologises for NUFC mistakes
Feb 25 2009 | Today's News
NEWCASTLE United’s attempts to rebuild bridges continued last night as managing director Derek Llambias addressed a Supporters’ Panel meeting at St James’s Park. Read
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Celebrating history of Northumbria
Feb 25 2009 | Today's News
A NEW exhibition revealing the history of the palace of the ancient kings of Northumbria has opened in Durham. Read
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Northern Rock poised to lead UK out of recession
Feb 25 2009 | Today's News
NORTHERN Rock could soon get approval from Brussels to play a critical role in leading Britain out of recession, the Chancellor signalled last night. Read
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Dreamspace artist failed to ensure safety
Feb 25 2009 | Today's News
DREAMSPACE creator Maurice Agis was guilty of a safety failure when his giant installation flew from its moorings at a crowded country park. Read
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Rare footage on show to mark demise of council
Feb 25 2009 | Today's News
MOVIE buffs will get the chance to see a film show with a difference on Saturday night. Read
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Annual Alnwick Shrove Tuesday game draws crowds
Feb 25 2009 | Today's News
HUNDREDS of youngsters turned out yesterday to take part in an ancient Northumbrian custom. Read
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Help flown in to protect beauty spot
Feb 25 2009 | Today's News
A HELICOPTER was called in yesterday to help save one of the region’s most treasured beauty spots. Read
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Helping toads cross the road
Feb 25 2009 | Today's News
TOAD patrols are being set up to help amphibians hop across to their local pond. The safety campaign has been launched to stop the toads being killed crossing roads during their breeding season. Read
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Helping the environment isn't a bridge too far
Feb 25 2009 | Today's News
A NEW bridge which connects two towns as well as easing flooding risks was officially opened yesterday. Read
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Crisis talks secured for carrier project
Feb 25 2009 | Today's News
NORTH East MPs and union chiefs will hold talks with the Government over £250m of work on new aircraft carriers being shifted from Tyneside to Scotland. Read
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Pensioner puts radio collection up for auction
Feb 25 2009 | Today's News
WIRELESS wizard Norman Smith packed the sounds of almost a century into his Tyneside terraced home. Read
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Could you get on your bike to run hire shop?
Feb 25 2009 | Today's News
BIDS are being invited from parties interested in running a new bike hire centre at a Northumberland forest park. Read
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Weardale Railway getting back on track
Feb 25 2009 | Today's News
THE new majority shareholders of a trouble-hit railway have made a major breakthrough in restoring regular rail services along the entire length of the Wear Valley in County Durham. Read
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'Car sharing' scheme is to be launched in Newcastle
Feb 25 2009 | Today's News
A GREEN transport revolution which also aims to cut the cost of owning a car will be launched in Newcastle next month after council bosses awarded a seven-year contract to a North East firm. Read
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A Giant effort to save ‘castle’
Feb 25 2009 | Today's News
IT was a tall order – but a 700-year-old building known as the Giant’s Castle has been saved from crumbling away. Read
