Mar
2009
Articles from 12th Mar 2009
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Alnwick gas leak sparks fear and evacuation
Mar 12 2009 | Today's News
RESIDENTS had to be evacuated from their homes yesterday following a gas leak in a Northumberland market town. Read
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Northumbria police to get new headquarters
Mar 12 2009 | Today's News
MULTI-million pound plans to redevelop the region’s police base have been given the green light, after a planning row over affordable housing was resolved. Read
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Mayor puts Tynemouth ice rink plan in deep freeze
Mar 12 2009 | Today's News
THE Mayor of North Tyneside last night said he may personally block plans to build the country’s largest outdoor ice skating rink. Read
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Mystery surrounds collision which killed driver
Mar 12 2009 | Today's News
POLICE are investigating a mystery accident in which a van driver was killed after crashing into a bridge. Read
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Jules B clothing store set to expand
Mar 12 2009 | Today's News
A CLOTHING store which has dressed well-heeled Northeasterners for the last 25 years, is to expand into a new 10,000 sq ft warehouse and take on a team of digital staff after enjoying soaring global internet sales. Read
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North East economic growth could be wiped out say experts
Mar 12 2009 | Today's News
ECONOMIC experts have warned the North East that the gains made in the last 10 years will be wiped out by the recession unless regional leaders act now. Read
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Harry Lindley killer to serve at least 20 years in prison
Mar 12 2009 | Today's News
A MERCILESS and cowardly attack on an elderly, frail, vulnerable man – that is how the judge sentencing Michael Stevenson described the drug addict’s murder of pensioner Harry Lindley during sentencing yesterday. Read
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Seaton Delaval Hall campaign backed by BBC Countryfile
Mar 12 2009 | Today's News
A POPULAR television programme is to feature Seaton Delaval Hall, providing a boost for a Journal-backed effort to save it. Read
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Great North Run campaign opens to honour your heroes
Mar 12 2009 | Today's News
UNSUNG heroes of the Great North Run are to be honoured – and we’re asking Journal readers to send in nominations. Read
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Ho Sanderson shot in freak accident at Eshott Hall home
Mar 12 2009 | Today's News
A PROMINENT North businessman is recovering in hospital after shooting himself in the face at his country estate. Read
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Northumbria lecturer has local plans to beat recession
Mar 12 2009 | Today's News
MUSIC stores and bookshops could be replaced with small butchers and florists in a bid to save the high street. Read
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Ignition09 event champions wood as fuel of the future
Mar 12 2009 | Today's News
WOOD had been around as a source of fuel for thousands of years. But yesterday a major event on Tyneside hailed it as a renewable fuel of the future. Read
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Scrapyard pays price for pollution breaches
Mar 12 2009 | Today's News
SCRAPYARD operators have been fined £9,500 with £8,000 costs after they admitted breaking anti-pollution laws. Read
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Anne Miller to talk at National Science Week
Mar 12 2009 | Today's News
Anne Miller is one of the world’s most successful female inventors having created everything from the female condom to macho power tools. Read
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Supplement reveals how to be an entrepreneur during recession
Mar 12 2009 | Today's News
SOME of the North East’s most experienced business people will tomorrow provide a revealing insight into what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur during a recession. Read
