May
2009
Articles from 11th May 2009
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Jobless North East workers denied vital cash
May 11 2009 | Today's News
THOUSANDS of workers made redundant across the North East are being denied help and money because the Government will not allow the region to run an emergency support fund, it has been claimed. Read
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Real cost of expenses may be extremism
May 11 2009 | Today's News
HOUSING Minister Iain Wright yesterday warned that "corrosive" leaks over MPs' expenses could see "hate-filled" extremists come to power as he defended his own claims. Read
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Swarland couple adopt duckling after its mother dies
May 11 2009 | Today's News
AN ugly duckling who lost its mother and was close to death has found a new happy family. Read
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Families paying the price for Tyne's recovery
May 11 2009 | Today's News
WHEN Brenda Charleston and her neighbours bought homes on a brand new estate with views of the river they were delighted. Read
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Tyne triumph is well worth waiting for
May 11 2009 | Today's News
STUDENT rowers from Newcastle University have been crowned kings and queens of the water following an historic boat race. Read
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Police probe two alleged city centre sex attacks
May 11 2009 | Today's News
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after two sex assaults on young women in Newcastle at the weekend. Read
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Blyth baker in hunt to discover our favourite pie
May 11 2009 | Today's News
A BLYTH baker is on the hunt for the nation's greatest pie. Read
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Mad Hatters' Tea Party takes place on Swing Bridge
May 11 2009 | Today's News
HUNDREDS of people enjoyed a cuppa on the Tyne yesterday when the Mad Hatters’ Tea Party took place on the Swing Bridge. Read
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'Green' village gets backing from Brian Eno
May 11 2009 | Today's News
PLANS for a pioneering "green2 village in County Durham have been given the seal of approval by a music legend. Read
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Thousands cheer Whitley Bay to historic win at Wembley
May 11 2009 | Today's News
WHITLEY Bay went where no North East football team has gone before yesterday to triumph at the sun-drenched new Wembley Stadium. Read
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Campaign to find out how Northumberland cyclist died
May 11 2009 | Today's News
GRIEVING relatives and friends of a Northumberland woman who was knocked down and killed as she cycled to work in London have launched a high-profile campaign in a bid to trace eye witnesses to the accident. Read
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Almost 200 candidates to stand in Northumberland elections
May 11 2009 | Today's News
VOTERS will have almost 200 candidates to choose from when they go to the polls next month to elect the first-ever parish councillors for Northumberland’s most heavily-populated area. Read
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Controversial bar calls last orders after just six years
May 11 2009 | Today's News
A PUB chain which defied public opposition to open a £2m bar has closed it after just six years. Read
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Going walkies to help less fortunate dogs
May 11 2009 | Today's News
A POSSE of pooches joined their owners on a five-mile charity walk yesterday on behalf of their less fortunate canine counterparts. Read
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Newcastle paediatrician wins prestigious award
May 11 2009 | Today's News
A PAEDIATRICIAN who saved the life of a baby girl by making a kidney dialysis machine in his garage has won a prestigious award. Read
