May
2009
Articles from 28th May 2009
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Anti-knife plan is backed by father of stabbing victim
May 28 2009 | Today's News
THE father of a man stabbed to death for challenging three teenage troublemakers has backed a Journal competition to raise awareness about knife-crime. Read
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Findings of Ellen Hendry inquest must be acted upon
May 28 2009 | Today's News
FURIOUS residents have written to transport bosses demanding improved safety measures through their village. Read
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Gordon Brown pledges to boost North East economy
May 28 2009 | Today's News
GORDON Brown promised he would stand by the North East amid fears the recession will see cuts in vital investment, putting thousands of jobs at risk. Read
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NUFC fans fear the worst while SAFC hope for the best
May 28 2009 | Today's News
IN the multimedia world we now live in, you can find out that nothing has happened in any number of ways. Read
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North MPs earn extra cash for second jobs
May 28 2009 | Today's News
FORMER ministers Hilary Armstrong, Doug Henderson and Stephen Byers have received tens of thousands of pounds working for private companies on top of the salaries they earn as MPs. Read
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Drink-drive mum Victoria Burrell-Corey spared jail term
May 28 2009 | Today's News
A MOTHER who drove with her six-year-old daughter in the car while almost four times the legal alcohol limit was spared jail yesterday. Read
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Hip Hop stars take to the Newcastle Theatre Royal stage
May 28 2009 | Today's News
IT’s normally a case of sit back and relax. But energy engulfed the Theatre Royal as hip-hop stars transformed the foyers into freestyle sessions, graffiti art, live music and breakdancing. Read
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Hopes for Metro extension dashed
May 28 2009 | Today's News
HOPES for a multi-million pound extension of the Metro system to Blyth have been dashed for the near future. Read
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North East birds are now on a danger list
May 28 2009 | Today's News
BIRD breeds in the North East were today placed on a danger list. The latest assessment of the status of the 246 UK breeds shows 52 are now of the highest conservation concern compared to 40 in 2002. Read
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Newcastle aids Great Britain's bid for Olympic glory
May 28 2009 | Today's News
TOP sporting experts from around the globe will attend a conference in Newcastle aimed at boosting Great Britain’s Olympic medal prospects. Read
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Alliance is formed for offshore wind power
May 28 2009 | Today's News
A NEW alliance has been formed in the North to drive forward offshore wind power. Read
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Beamish Museum staff play tug of war with steam train
May 28 2009 | Today's News
IT was the ultimate battle of strength. A team of costumed museum staff took on an eight-tonne steam roller yesterday. Read
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Refurbishment contract will safeguard jobs at Siemens
May 28 2009 | Today's News
A MULTI-million pound engineering contract will safeguard Tyneside jobs and secure the future success of an industrial powerhouse. Read
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‘Doting’ son David Valentine did kill his mother
May 28 2009 | Today's News
AN ex-soldier killed his frail 84-year-old mother at their Tyneside home. David Valentine, described by friends as a “doting son”, denied murdering mum Williamina just days before Christmas last year. Read
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New car proves to be a bright spark for council
May 28 2009 | Today's News
A FLEET of the world’s most up-to-date electric cars could be brought in by North East councils. Read
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Morpeth flood clean-up operation reaches final stages
May 28 2009 | Today's News
The clean-up of the River Wansbeck will continue this week in the aftermath of the devastating floods that swept through Morpeth last year. Read
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Report warns Gosforth High Street is under threat
May 28 2009 | Today's News
THREATS to the character of one of Newcastle’s most desirable suburbs have been highlighted in a new study. Read
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Experts put Lindisfarne under the microscope
May 28 2009 | Today's News
ECO-EXPERTS are descending on Holy Island for a 24-hour nature blitz. Read
