Mar
2009
Articles from 24th Mar 2009
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Roundhouse gets a double boost
Mar 24 2009 | Today's News
DESIGN agency The Roundhouse has defied the downturn by continuing to win new business with North East business giants. Read
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DNA breakthrough leads to review of unsolved crimes
Mar 24 2009 | Today's News
THOUSANDS of "cold case" files on serious crimes are likely to be re-opened using a new DNA technique piloted in the North East. Read
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Plans made to alleviate academy traffic worry
Mar 24 2009 | Today's News
A PACKAGE of measures aimed at protecting families living near Northumberland’s first academy school from potential traffic and parking chaos is set to be approved by county councillors this week. Read
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Village on track for return to golden generation
Mar 24 2009 | Today's News
VILLAGERS are on track for a return to the golden age of rail for the first time since the Queen’s coronation. Read
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Plans made to alleviate academy traffic worry
Mar 24 2009 | Today's News
A PACKAGE of measures aimed at protecting families living near Northumberland’s first academy school from potential traffic and parking chaos is set to be approved by county councillors this week. Read
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Cash crisis leaves buildings in limbo
Mar 24 2009 | Today's News
THE North could face years of waiting for new further education buildings amid a funding crisis. Read
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Man crushed after unsafe load blocked driver’s view
Mar 24 2009 | Today's News
A WORKER at a recycling plant was crushed to death by a 20-tonne dumper truck carrying an unsafe load which blocked the driver’s view, a court heard. Read
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Job fears at councils as 3,000 are under threat
Mar 24 2009 | Today's News
STAFF at councils and quangos across the region have been told their jobs could be lost as the recession and Government funding cuts put 3,000 posts at risk. Read
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Students look to magnify profits
Mar 24 2009 | Today's News
ENTERPRISING students at a North university have designed a business card with a difference. Read
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Collection at theatre for Sir Bobby Robson charity
Mar 24 2009 | Today's News
THEATRE goers in the North will be supporting the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation when they go to see the football comedy, Alf Ramsey Knew My Grandfather, next month. Read
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Can you explain North UFO sightings?
Mar 24 2009 | Today's News
THE latest batch of ‘X-Files’ have been opened up to the public for the first time showing detailed UFO sightings all over the North East. Read
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New era of government needs input of public
Mar 24 2009 | Today's News
PEOPLE are being invited to take an active part in the new era of local government beginning in County Durham next month – and have a say on how the new unitary council should spend its billion pound budget. Read
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Quick-thinking neighbour saves students’ lives
Mar 24 2009 | Today's News
A QUICK-THINKING neighbour saved the lives of two teenagers after a forgotten pizza set fire to their flat. Read
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Vera’s right on cue in our latest ‘how to’
Mar 24 2009 | Today's News
A PENSIONER who has twice been crowned world snooker champion has filmed a special lesson for Journal readers. Read
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Plans for Hilton Hotel in Sunderland move forward
Mar 24 2009 | Today's News
A SECOND Hilton Hotel for the North East is expected to move a step forward today. Read
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Stephen Office faces jail over admitting trying to kill mother
Mar 24 2009 | Today's News
A SON is facing jail after he admitted trying to kill his own mother. Stephen Office, 47, found his mother Margaret, 74, at the bottom the stairs of the home they shared in North Shields. Read
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Rowdy history of bellringers revealed
Mar 24 2009 | Today's News
ORNATE records detailing the illustrious history of North East bell ringers are being recorded for posterity. Read
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RSPB backs plans to build wind turbines
Mar 24 2009 | Today's News
CLIMATE change will lead to many bird species becoming extinct unless more wind farms are built across England, a leading charity has warned. Read
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Taxi driver is slashed after altercation with man
Mar 24 2009 | Today's News
A TAXI driver suffered slash wounds to his chest after being assaulted by a man who kicked his vehicle. Read
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‘Disaster’ looming for the fire service over EU rules
Mar 24 2009 | Today's News
VITAL emergency cover in parts of Northumberland could be lost following a controversial EU ruling on working hours, fire chiefs warned last night. Read
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High speed double decker train could reach London in 90 minutes
Mar 24 2009 | Today's News
A DOUBLE decker train running on a high-speed line could reduce journey times from London to Newcastle to just 90 minutes, rail experts have claimed. Read
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Families begin battle with water company
Mar 24 2009 | Today's News
FAMILIES are today starting a battle with water bosses who want to buy up their gardens and a children’s play area. Read
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Just how do you get rid of rubbish?
Mar 24 2009 | Today's News
IT will be at least two years before a final decision is made on how Newcastle deals with 40,000 tonnes of waste which cannot be recycled. Read
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John puts his heart into saving others
Mar 24 2009 | Today's News
AN inventor who underwent lifesaving heart surgery has come up with a way to help other patients – and to raise money for the hospital which treated him. Read
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Pupils dig deep into imagination
Mar 24 2009 | Today's News
GREEN-FINGERED children have been digging deep into their imaginations to create tiny gardens at their school. Read
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Tree planting aims to help rare wildlife
Mar 24 2009 | Today's News
NEW native trees have been planted in a Northumberland wood to help rare wildlife. Read
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Boating club sails for green waters
Mar 24 2009 | Today's News
ABOATING club is setting sail for greener waters thanks to an eco grant. Read
