Feb
2009
Articles from 26th Feb 2009
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Promises of North boost are derailed
Feb 26 2009 | Today's News
THE North will not benefit from a new £16bn rail line in London as promised by the Government, a senior minister yesterday appeared to admit. Read
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Think North East First campaign boosts North attractions
Feb 26 2009 | Today's News
THE Journal’s Think North East First campaign helped make half-term a boom time for tourism across the region, figures show. Read
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Increase in police officer attacks forces more off duty in North East
Feb 26 2009 | Today's News
HUNDREDS of North East police officers have been forced to take time off work after being attacked on duty. Read
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Reform Royal Mail urged instead of privatisation
Feb 26 2009 | Today's News
A LEADING left-wing think tank has urged the Government to consider giving Royal Mail “the BBC treatment”. Compass is hoping to convince ministers that Royal Mail could be modernised without resorting to privatisation. Read
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Superstar Bobby is inspiring support of stars
Feb 26 2009 | Today's News
SIR Bobby Robson was last night hailed a “superstar” by Magpies legend Bob Moncur as heartfelt messages continue to flood in following the opening of his new cancer centre. Read
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Rivals swing into action for charity event
Feb 26 2009 | Today's News
TRADITIONAL rivals are teaming up for a golf challenge in the name of charity. Read
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15-year-old prostitute has ‘earnings’ seized
Feb 26 2009 | Today's News
A SCHOOLGIRL earned around £14,000 in two months by working as a prostitute. The 15-year-old, of South Shields, is understood to have made more than £1,700 every weekend by working for an escort agency in Newcastle. Read
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Woman died after Redheugh Bridge river rescue
Feb 26 2009 | Today's News
A WOMAN died after being rescued from the River Tyne. A woman, believed to be in her 30s, plunged into the icy water from Newcastle’s Redheugh Bridge yesterday at around 2pm. Read
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BBC man George Alagiah to front Fairtrade campaign
Feb 26 2009 | Today's News
BBC news frontman George Alagiah is to launch a campaign to make Hadrian’s Wall Country a world-first Fairtrade zone. Read
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Dreamspace jury unable to convict Maurice Agis of manslaughter
Feb 26 2009 | Today's News
THE mother of Rosie Wright, who touched the hearts of a nation when she survived the Dreamspace horror, said last night she welcomed the conviction of artist Maurice Agis for health and safety breaches. Read
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North East is leading obesity shame table
Feb 26 2009 | Today's News
OBESITY rates among adults in the North East are the highest in England, according to new statistics. Read
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Neighbours take victory in loft battle
Feb 26 2009 | Today's News
PLANS for a pigeon loft which had neighbours in a flap in Northumberland have been thrown out. Read
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Hope amid nerves in housing market
Feb 26 2009 | Today's News
PROPERTY experts last night said they believed there were further signs of recovery in the North East housing market. Read
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Freddie Shepherd buys former school La Sagesse
Feb 26 2009 | Today's News
A FORMER private school has been bought by ex-Newcastle United chairman Freddie Shepherd. Read
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Showcasing fashion in an ethical way
Feb 26 2009 | Today's News
THE impact of “fast” throwaway fashion on the environment will be highlighted in a school’s special shows. Read
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Parents of Connor Wood pay moving tribute to caring son
Feb 26 2009 | Today's News
THE grief-stricken parents of a 15-year-old schoolboy who died suddenly have paid tribute to “their funny, caring, beautiful son” whose ambition was to become an RAF officer. Read
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Talking is better than fighting for Chief Whip
Feb 26 2009 | Today's News
LONG hours and short weekends are the norm for Nick Brown since his appointment as the Government’s Chief Whip by Gordon Brown, while retaining his regional ministerial portfolio. Read
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Belford nursery gets fingerprint entry system
Feb 26 2009 | Today's News
A NURSERY has installed a fingerprint entry access system to provide added protection for children and staff. Read
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North East launches £30m bid for electric car industry
Feb 26 2009 | Today's News
A GROUNDBREAKING £30m bid has been launched to base the car industry of the future in the North East. Read
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A fitting tribute to Eilidh Cairns
Feb 26 2009 | Today's News
FAMILY and friends of a Northumberland woman killed while cycling to work have raised over £4,000 to fund medical research to benefit accident victims. Read
