May
2009
Articles from 5th May 2009
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Tyre vandals damage over 50 vehicles in Lynemouth
May 05 2009 | Today's News
VANDALS punctured the tyres of more than 50 vehicles causing motoring mayhem for an isolated community. Read
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Sunderland ladies lose in Women's FA Cup Final
May 05 2009 | Today's News
UNLIKE their male counterparts, one football team from the region restored some pride at Pride Park yesterday. Read
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Teachers vote for walkout over Durham academy plans
May 05 2009 | Today's News
CONTROVERSIAL plans to replace schools with a privately sponsored academy have been branded an "appalling reflection" of public opinion. Read
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Families of nuclear test vets sought
May 05 2009 | Today's News
DESCENDANTS of servicemen who took part in the British nuclear tests are being sought for a major study into their health. Read
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Donna Bashton launches dog pampering parlour
May 05 2009 | Today's News
HIGH-FLYER Donna Bashton is leaving behind the stresses of office life to set up a pooch pampering parlour. Read
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Campaigners to lobby MPs to keep Metro in public sector
May 05 2009 | Today's News
CAMPAIGNERS will lobby MPs later today in a bid to keep the Tyne and Wear Metro system publicly owned. Read
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Children join list of swine flu victims as North East woman recovers
May 05 2009 | Today's News
A WOMAN who is the only confirmed case of swine flu in the North East was last night still continuing her recovery at home. Read
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Celebrating all that is good about the region
May 05 2009 | Today's News
WHERE are you favourite places in the North East? The Journal is aiming to track down your top 10 sights in the region. Read
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Battle lines drawn over power plans
May 05 2009 | Today's News
A BATTLE over moves to put 20 turbines in the Northumberland countryside resumes tomorrow. Read
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Museum wants memories of miners who lived through strike
May 05 2009 | Today's News
STRIKING miners clashing with riot-clad police to a backdrop of rows of terraced houses. Read
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Cambois power station campaigners stage cycle protest
May 05 2009 | Today's News
GREEN protesters and a local community yesterday joined forces to slam plans for a new power station. Read
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Labour MP Stephen Byers investigated over leaflet
May 05 2009 | Today's News
A NORTH MP is being investigated by a parliamentary watchdog over claims he misused allowances to promote a mayoral candidate. Read
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Big Issue seller is banned from the streets
May 05 2009 | Today's News
A CROOKED Big Issue seller has now been banned from selling the magazine for the homeless after she was convicted of stealing £80 from a blind woman. Read
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Tributes to dance hero who inspired the stars
May 05 2009 | Today's News
THE family of a professional ballroom dancer who transformed the way football legends played have paid tribute to a ‘talented man’. Read
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Cheviot Walks website sees 15% increase
May 05 2009 | Today's News
A WEBSITE of walks in the Cheviot Hills has seen an upsurge in hits during the credit crunch. Read
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Seminar should be an experience worth sharing
May 05 2009 | Today's News
RABBI Lionel Blue will be continuing his weekly series of public seminars on belief and experience at Grey College, Durham, with another discussion today Read
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East Durham Partnership recycles furniture to help the needy
May 05 2009 | Today's News
FURNITURE cast aside is being given a new lease of life and helping families go green. The East Durham Partnership takes in unwanted furniture and white goods, refurbishes them and offers them at knock-down prices to people who need them. Read
