May
2009
Articles from 29th May 2009
-
Councillor Greg Stone to be cleared of any wrongdoing
May 29 2009 | Today's News
A POLITICIAN being investigated over claims he profiled the likely voting patterns of a planning committee is set to be cleared of any wrongdoing. Read
-
Durham Cricket Club stars given cancer screen test
May 29 2009 | Today's News
SKIN cancer experts carried out a screening programme on Durham County cricketers. Read
-
First ever Ladies Night held at Newcastle Racecourse
May 29 2009 | Today's News
HUNDREDS of women turned out in their glad rags last night for the first ever Ladies’ Night at Newcastle Racecourse. Read
-
Business report throws new light on North East economic crisis
May 29 2009 | Today's News
THE recession will cause the biggest shake up of the country’s business landscape since the industrial revolution, finally bridging the North-South divide. Read
-
Chance for United fans to have their say
May 29 2009 | Today's News
HUNDREDS of Newcastle United fans have already taken part in The Journal’s end of season online survey on the club. Read
-
Skipper heads for volcano’s heights
May 29 2009 | Today's News
YACHT skipper Mark Richardson sets sail from the Tyne tomorrow for the only active volcano on Norwegian territory. Read
-
Cannabis farm found after police attend burglary
May 29 2009 | Today's News
A CANNABIS farm was discovered in a Tyneside home yesterday – the latest of a line of DIY drugs factories found in the region. Read
-
Pest controller moves south to feed demand for squirrel pie
May 29 2009 | Today's News
A PEST controller on a mission to rid the land of grey squirrels is moving south – to feed the demand for squirrel pie. Read
-
Sir Philip Watts autograph book to be auctioned
May 29 2009 | Today's News
TYNE warship designer Sir Philip Watts compiled a list of autographs any enthusiast would envy. Read
-
Durham neighbours speak out in planning row
May 29 2009 | Today's News
PARTS of a historic city centre are being turned into a “university campus,” residents claimed at a planning inquiry. Read
-
Schoolboy Brandon Flanighan gets award for saving mum
May 29 2009 | Today's News
A SCHOOLBOY hailed a hero after using first aid training learned at school to save his mum is heading to London to receive a top award. Read
-
Students raise cash for charities
May 29 2009 | Today's News
TWO cancer charities are set to benefit from an equestrian-based event in Northumberland organised by students at a college campus specialising in land-based courses. Read
-
Animation conveys eco-home concept
May 29 2009 | Today's News
A TOUCH of the movies is being used to sell the idea of eco-houses. Northumbria University student Mark Cronin uses animation, with techniques borrowed from the film industry, to illustrate how his eco-homes can be built. Read
-
Business students see the human side of HR
May 29 2009 | Today's News
BUSINESS students in Northumberland have been given invaluable tuition on the skills required to run human resources departments by one of the county’s biggest private sector employers. Read
-
MP says revamped coastline is best in the North East
May 29 2009 | Today's News
PUT a new sunspot on your travel list – the Costa Blyth. That’s the message from the town’s MP after his coastline was invaded by thousands of bank holiday visitors. Read
-
Operation Seal inquiry snares three North men
May 29 2009 | Today's News
A BLOOD sport swoop saw three men arrested in Northumberland. The Operation Seal inquiry was set up jointly between Northumbria Police and the RSPCA’s special operations unit. Read
