Apr
2009
Articles from 21st Apr 2009
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‘Inappropriate’ medicine did cause deaths
Apr 21 2009 | Today's News
AN inquest ruled yesterday that three out of 10 elderly patients who died at a hospital were given inappropriate medication. Read
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Warnings sound as Darling eyes cuts
Apr 21 2009 | Today's News
THE North East could pay the price for bringing the South out of recession, leading economists warned last night. Read
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Prayers said for youngster Christopher Jefferson crushed by gate
Apr 21 2009 | Today's News
THE headteacher of a twin crushed by a quarter-tonne steel gate last night said everyone at the school was praying for his recovery. Read
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The Journal launches online radio channel
Apr 21 2009 | Today's News
READERS today have the chance to make regional newspaper history by airing their views live online. Read
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Councils get most of Icelandic cash back
Apr 21 2009 | Today's News
HOPES have been raised that millions of pounds could be handed back to North councils that invested in failed Icelandic banks – although the full amounts may never be returned. Read
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Artist opens a window into his soul
Apr 21 2009 | Today's News
ARTIST Pinky Binks has transformed an empty butchers shop as part of the contemporary art festival Art Land project. Read
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‘Civic Trust’s woes will not affect us’
Apr 21 2009 | Today's News
THE body which champions North East buildings and landscapes stressed last night it will continue its work. Read
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Man jailed for dumper truck tragedy death of colleague
Apr 21 2009 | Today's News
A FOREMAN who crushed a work colleague to death under the wheels of a 20-tonne dumper truck was jailed for 18 months yesterday. Read
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Durham park and ride row leads to changes
Apr 21 2009 | Today's News
UNDER-FIRE councillors are to have a greater input in the awarding of contracts after coming under widespread public flak over a decision made by officers over a park and ride service. Read
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Engravings by Thomas Bewick to display at Laing Art Gallery
Apr 21 2009 | Today's News
WOODCUTS by famous North East engraver and naturalist Thomas Bewick are to go on display at a Newcastle gallery. Read
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Grandmother terrorised by machete-wielding teenager
Apr 21 2009 | Today's News
A GRANDMOTHER told last night how she woke up to find a machete-wielding raider had crept into her bedroom. Read
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Estate agents report rise in house viewings and sales
Apr 21 2009 | Today's News
HOMEOWNERS due some good news have been told the market may have finally reached its turning point. Read
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Victoria Tunnel to be reborn as a heritage highlight
Apr 21 2009 | Today's News
A SLICE of Newcastle’s hidden history buried deep beneath the city is to be reborn as a heritage highlight for people to enjoy. Read
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District sets trend as start-ups rise by 82%
Apr 21 2009 | Today's News
THE effects of the recession have failed to put a dampener on the number of new business start-ups in East Durham, which have increased by 82% in just under a year. Read
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Actions that leave a lot to be desired
Apr 21 2009 | Today's News
IT has surely been the week of the lens. Leave aside singing sensations and whistle-blowing nurses for the moment. Without cameras Ian Tomlinson’s death would have seemed what it was first sold to us as – death from heart attack, no-one’s fault. Read
