May
2009
Articles from 7th May 2009
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Newcastle Council chief executive post reserved for acting chief
May 07 2009 | Today's News
A POLITICAL row has blown up over a decision to interview only one candidate for a £175,000-a-year council job. Read
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North East estate agent Philip Taylor fired from The Apprentice
May 07 2009 | Today's News
NORTH East estate agent Philip Taylor has become the latest Apprentice candidate to get the boot from Sir Alan Sugar. Read
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Rugby players to make record attempt in memory of Richard Thomas
May 07 2009 | Today's News
A GROUP of rugby players are set to complete an epic record breaking passing move to raise money for a good cause. Read
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Vineyard boss Tony Hindhaugh is accused of fraud
May 07 2009 | Today's News
A NORTH EAST businessman used forged documents to try to swindle thousands of pounds out of a bank, it has been claimed. Read
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Five North East beaches win Blue Flag awards
May 07 2009 | Today's News
TOP beaches along our coast have scooped prestigious awards. Read
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Double killer may have worn rubber gloves
May 07 2009 | Today's News
THE person who killed a Chinese couple may have been wearing washing-up gloves, a jury was told yesterday. Read
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North health chief Ian Dalton given NHS Flu Resilience role
May 07 2009 | Today's News
A NORTH East-based health chief has been appointed as the Government’s new “flu tsar” to deal with the threat of a pandemic. Read
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Durham look to be favourites for race
May 07 2009 | Today's News
ROWERS from two of the region’s top universities are set to go head to head this weekend. Read
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Police proclaim their pledge of service
May 07 2009 | Today's News
A POSTER campaign has been launched in County Durham to promote a pledge by the police. Read
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Tyneside regeneration has not done enough says academic
May 07 2009 | Today's News
TOO many people have been left behind in Tyneside’s pursuit of culture and a clean and green agenda, claims a top academic. Read
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Thousands expected to view saint’s relics
May 07 2009 | Today's News
THOUSANDS of pilgrims are expected to flock to a Tyneside church later this year to see the relics of a saint. Read
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Fears mount for future of National Express as rail provider
May 07 2009 | Today's News
FEARS over East Coast rail services are mounting after operator National Express yesterday admitted the recession has hit its finances. Read
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Durham church bells removed for cleaning
May 07 2009 | Today's News
THE region’s oldest set of church bells saw daylight for the first time in over a century yesterday. Read
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Lockerbie bomber transfer worries parents
May 07 2009 | Today's News
PARENTS of a North East lecturer who died in the Lockerbie bombing last night voiced their concerns over a bid to transfer the man convicted of the atrocity to a prison in Libya. Read
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NewcastleGateshead art fair expeted to be biggest yet
May 07 2009 | Today's News
DETAILS of the next NewcastleGateshead Art Fair have been unveiled. Read
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Northumberland wind farm inquiry must be a ‘wake-up call’
May 07 2009 | Today's News
A PUBLIC inquiry into three wind farm proposals in Northumberland should be a ”wake-up call” to prove that not all projects are acceptable, its opening salvoes heard yesterday. Read
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Dinosaurs arrive at Newcastle's Centre for Life
May 07 2009 | Today's News
PEOPLE couldn’t believe their eyes yesterday when they witnessed the arrival of seven dinosaurs to our region. Read
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Policeman is attacked with sword in South Tyneside
May 07 2009 | Today's News
A POLICEMAN was attacked with a Samurai sword when he went to investigate a disturbance. Read
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Space to breathe for village as car park work finished
May 07 2009 | Today's News
AN extension to a well used public car park in Corbridge has been completed early. Read
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Teachers go on strike in bid to save their school
May 07 2009 | Today's News
UP to 40 teachers are striking today in protest against plans to close their school. Staff, governors, students, parents and local residents have come out against plans by Durham County Council to close Belmont School. Read
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Car industry changes put jobs at risk says senior Nissan executive
May 07 2009 | Today's News
THE Government must make Britain more competitive to help the North East win the race to build electric cars, according to a senior Nissan executive. Read
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Hopes rise for upturn on homes
May 07 2009 | Today's News
NORTH East estate agents last night said it was a good time to buy a home, after a study showed the majority of first time buyers think the bottom of the property market has been reached. Read
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It’s a whole new ball game for Ben
May 07 2009 | Today's News
GOING from non-league obscurity to playing in the Uefa Cup in just a few months would stretch even the most far fetched comic book storyline. Read
