May
2009
Articles from 27th May 2009
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Budle Bay eco-park plans lie in tatters
May 27 2009 | Today's News
PLANS to transform a Northumberland caravan park into a eco-site are lying in tatters, after an appeal was lost. Read
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Looking back at the life of the Birtley Belgians
May 27 2009 | Today's News
A NEW display aims to preserve the memory of a unique North East refugee village. Read
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Outrage at ineffective speed limit for Brancepeth
May 27 2009 | Today's News
THE family of a woman killed on a busy road reacted with fury last night to news that speed limit signs on the road through their village were “non enforceable”. Read
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Rothbury flood damaged listed homes to by repaired at last
May 27 2009 | Today's News
WORK to repair old listed homes devastated by flooding in a Northumberland village is finally under way after eight months. Read
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Newcastle United could face a 50% drop in income
May 27 2009 | Today's News
NEWCASTLE United will need to plug a £25m black hole in order to balance their books following relegation from the Premier League. Read
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Train delays on East Coast Main Line among the worst in country
May 27 2009 | Today's News
TRAIN punctuality on one of the region’s key routes is among the worst in the country, despite big improvements in the past 12 months, new figures have revealed. Read
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Economy top of the agenda as Gordon Brown visits Tyneside
May 27 2009 | Today's News
THE Prime Minister visits Tyneside today and will be told he has to do more to free up the North East economy. Read
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Taste of the County a major success at County Show
May 27 2009 | Today's News
THE Journal’s Taste of the County event has been hailed as one of the most successful aspects of this year’s Northumberland County Show. Read
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David Cameron debates on constitutional reform
May 27 2009 | Today's News
IT is perhaps a little odd to suggest constitutional reforms as a solution to the expense scandal gripping the country. Read
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New chief for Northern Rock’s charity arm
May 27 2009 | Today's News
CHARITY group the Northern Rock Foundation has picked a new boss. Read
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WorldFirst Formula 3 racing car built from veg and fuelled by chocolate
May 27 2009 | Today's News
IT has bodywork built from potatoes, a carrot-based steering wheel, soya bean-filled seats and can reach speeds of 145mph fuelled by chocolate. Read
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Air cadets return to scene of rescue in French Pyrenees
May 27 2009 | Today's News
BRAVE air cadets are launching a daring trip to the French Pyrenees – 12 months to the day since they saved the lives of seven stranded climbers. Read
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Tyneside pair re-enact battles at Hadrian's Wall
May 27 2009 | Today's News
TWO women from Tyneside are preparing for battle on Hadrian’s Wall. Rosie Serdiville and Sarah-Jayne Goodfellow will be joining hundreds of other re-enactors in the Living Frontier events along Hadrian’s Wall until Sunday. Read
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Witnesses are sought after Sunderland fan killed
May 27 2009 | Today's News
A SUNDERLAND fan was killed by a hit and run driver just hours after the last game of the season. Read
