Jun
2009
Articles from 30th Jun 2009
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New phase under way in Rothbury flood defence work
Jun 30 2009 | Today's News
A NEW phase of work has started to protect a Northumbrian community from flooding. Read
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Anti-violence hope of victim’s father
Jun 30 2009 | Today's News
A FATHER who has made it his mission to help murder victims’ families is backing our knife-crime campaign. Read
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Revised plan still has critics
Jun 30 2009 | Today's News
ANEWCASTLE MP is objecting to revised plans for a care home which he believes will “stick out like a sore thumb” in the area. Read
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Family of Williamina Valentine vow to forgive her killer
Jun 30 2009 | Today's News
THE family of a pensioner who was suffocated by her doting son spoke of their heartache last night – and vowed to forgive her tragic killer. Read
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PC killed in A19 crash had just returned to job he loved
Jun 30 2009 | Today's News
THE off-duty police officer killed in a horrific A19 pile-up had only been back in the front-line role he loved for a fortnight after recovering from a serious injury. Read
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Sunderland artist wins Underoath music video competition
Jun 30 2009 | Today's News
A TALENTED young North East artist could be on his way to the top, after winning a worldwide competition to create a music video for an American band. Read
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Nine managers to lose Newcastle Council jobs
Jun 30 2009 | Today's News
HIGHLY-PAID officers will leave a council in a major restructure agreed by councillors last night. Read
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Village says a fond farewell to 'Mr Burnopfield'
Jun 30 2009 | Today's News
A VILLAGE yesterday gave a final salute to a pillar of the community. Noble Campbell Angus Parker, known as “Mr Burnopfield” thanks to his work in the village, passed away last week aged 85. Read
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Duke of Northumberland scraps building plans
Jun 30 2009 | Today's News
THE Duke of Northumberland has given in to people power, by withdrawing controversial plans. Read
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Plans move on for North East electric car charging points
Jun 30 2009 | Today's News
THE plan to install electric car charging points across the North East moved rapidly ahead yesterday when supermarkets and shopping centres were named as locations for ‘fill-up’ stations. Read
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£1m funding bid made for Sunderland seafront
Jun 30 2009 | Today's News
A BID is to be made for £1m in funding to kick-start the regeneration of Sunderland’s seafront. Read
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Darryn Walker cleared over Girls Aloud rape fantasy
Jun 30 2009 | Today's News
AN internet blogger at the centre of an online murder fantasy involving pop stars Girls Aloud has been cleared by a court. Read
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Rival eyes takeover of main line rail operator
Jun 30 2009 | Today's News
THE future of East Coast rail services was last night thrown into chaos as a takeover battle and wider transport spending cuts loomed. Read
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Fog is all the Tyne's as North East stays cool
Jun 30 2009 | Today's News
WHILE the rest of Britain basked in a glorious summer heatwave, the North East was left out in the cold yesterday. Read
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Bosses strip for 3Cs Peeled & Revealed calendar
Jun 30 2009 | Today's News
WHEN the original Calendar Girls threw off their Women’s Institute image of jam and Jerusalem along with their clothes, they created a new fundraising trend. Read
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10-year project will last for future generations
Jun 30 2009 | Today's News
THE blossoming of a school’s 10-year-old garden project was celebrated in artistic fashion. Read
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Best foot forward to save the planet
Jun 30 2009 | Today's News
FAMILIES in a Northumberland village have joined together to do their bit to save the planet. Read
