Apr
2009
Articles from 22nd Apr 2009
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Seven months to paint yellow lines in Corbridge
Apr 22 2009 | Today's News
DOUBLE yellow lines that are to be painted in a Northumberland street will take at least seven months to be put in place. Read
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Injured schoolboy reaches out and mouths the word ‘mum’
Apr 22 2009 | Today's News
A SCHOOLBOY crushed by a quarter-tonne steel gate woke for a matter of moments in hospital to mouth the word ‘mum’ to his anxious mother. Read
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History made as Journal Radio goes live
Apr 22 2009 | Today's News
IT was a historic day yesterday as The Journal became the first regional newspaper to launch a radio station. Read
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Nuclear test veteran accuses MoD of "delay tactics" over compensation
Apr 22 2009 | Today's News
A NUCLEAR test veteran last night accused the Ministry of Defence of using "delaying tactics" days before a compensation ruling. Read
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Toddlers learn about science at Centre for Life
Apr 22 2009 | Today's News
PINT-SIZED scientists tested their talents at a special day of activities. Babies and toddlers with a thirst for knowledge donned hard hats as they took part in a range of science-based activities at the Centre for Life, in Newcastle. Read
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Sidney’s restaurant falls victim to the credit crunch
Apr 22 2009 | Today's News
AN award-winning restaurant is closing its doors after becoming the latest victim of the credit crunch. Read
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Ouseburn barrage to cost £1m more than expected
Apr 22 2009 | Today's News
A BARRAGE across one of the Tyne’s main tributaries is set to cost almost £1m more than expected. The final bill for the Ouseburn barrage, due to be officially opened in September, is now expected to be £4.7m. Read
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Northern Mail is poised to deliver new postal service
Apr 22 2009 | Today's News
FIRMS can save themselves money with the launch of a new localised postal service today. Read
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Protest over Shotley Bridge cricket club’s housing plan
Apr 22 2009 | Today's News
GREEN campaigners are preparing to fight plans for a housing estate on a cricket club’s land. Shotley Bridge Cricket Club wants to create a new pitch and pavilion with better facilities by letting a developer build 25 detached homes and 60 flats on its site. Read
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2,300 jobs for Northern Rock tower as Newcastle Council agrees deal
Apr 22 2009 | Today's News
A DEAL has been struck to buy the empty Northern Rock Tower. It is understood Newcastle City Council is set to borrow around £22m to buy the tower block in Gosforth. Read
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£80 fines will keep Consett streets trouble-free
Apr 22 2009 | Today's News
DRUNKEN troublemakers in County Durham will be waking up with more than a bad hangover. From this Friday, police will be slapping offenders in Consett town centre with a hefty £80 fine. Read
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North East gives budget wishlist to Chancellor to help economy
Apr 22 2009 | Today's News
ALISTAIR Darling has been urged to make the changes needed to ensure the North East economy does not buckle under the weight of the recession. Read
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Car crashes into Ashington house after collision
Apr 22 2009 | Today's News
FAMILIES have called for safety improvements after a crash at a busy road junction which is a school crossing point for children. Read
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Twitter keeping Hadrian’s Wall visitors informed
Apr 22 2009 | Today's News
HADRIAN’S Wall is being thrust into the modern world thanks to Twitter. The online social networking site is being used to keep the Wall in touch with the outside world. Read
