May
2009
Articles from 9th May 2009
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Hindu campaigner Davender Ghai vows to fight on
May 09 2009 | Today's News
AILING Hindu campaigner Davender Ghai has vowed to fight on for the right to have an open-air funeral pyre despite suffering a setback at the High Court. Read
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Gordon Brown steps in to help stop closure of Corus steel plant
May 09 2009 | Today's News
THE Prime Minister last night threw his weight behind a last ditch attempt to stop the North East’s biggest steel plant from shutting with the loss of nearly 2,000 jobs. Read
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No food served at Eat! Carter dining experience
May 09 2009 | Today's News
THERE was no pie in the sky for diners at a floating dinner table overlooking the famous Get Carter car park. Culture chiefs had planned for the 22-seated table platform to be winched 50m up into the air by crane. Read
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Peter Lidington artwork on show at Newcastle's Digitalab gallery
May 09 2009 | Today's News
NINE years ago artist Peter Lidington died on the day his unique work was due to be shown for the first time. Read
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Murdered Chinese couple had been threatened online
May 09 2009 | Today's News
A CHINESE couple involved in a football betting scam who were murdered in their flat had received a series of threats over the internet before their deaths, a court heard yesterday. Read
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MP defends survey on Durham academy
May 09 2009 | Today's News
AN MP has defended a survey which claims support for a controversial academy school. Read
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Farrier family arrested in £1m European Social Fund scam probe
May 09 2009 | Today's News
FIVE members of a County Durham family have been charged with offences relating to a massive scam involving nearly £1m of European grants. Read
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Report on death of Bertha Martin says mistakes were made
May 09 2009 | Today's News
AN elderly woman was killed by her mentally-ill daughter a month after telling carers she was not at risk, a top level report has revealed. Read
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New contracts awarded as demand for Nissans increases
May 09 2009 | Today's News
NISSAN yesterday announced 150 temporary jobs were being created after reporting a rise in demand from the continent. Read
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Expenses exposé is ‘no scandal’ say North MPs
May 09 2009 | Today's News
NORTH MPs hit back last night amid the growing row over expenses after details of Cabinet ministers’ claims were leaked. Read
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Craftsmen work on weatherproofing Lindisfarne Priory
May 09 2009 | Today's News
CRAFTSMEN have begun saving one of the nation’s most important Anglo-Saxon sites from the harsh effects of the weather. Read
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Bag success as designer Karina Hesketh overcomes illness
May 09 2009 | Today's News
HANDBAG and fashion designer Karina Hesketh is no stranger to overcoming adversity. Read
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Killer driver Denis Moore escapes jail
May 09 2009 | Today's News
A MOTORIST who had driven for eight years without ever passing a test escaped jail after killing a cyclist. Read
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Senior Newcastle councillor in u-turn over chief executive appointment
May 09 2009 | Today's News
A COUNCIL leader has performed a U-turn on a decision to interview only one person for a shoo-in candidate for a top job. Read
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Belsay Hall head gardener Jo Hindhaugh follows in her father’s footsteps
May 09 2009 | Today's News
Environment Editor Tony Henderson on the glories of North East gardens. Read
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Oars at the ready for university boat race
May 09 2009 | Today's News
STUDENT rowers from Newcastle and Durham University Boat Clubs will take to the water later today in a race to the finish. Read
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Labour faces key test on polling day
May 09 2009 | Today's News
THE North East heads to the polls on June 4 as Euro MP and elected Mayor positions are once again up for grabs. Read
