Jun
2009
Articles from 9th Jun 2009
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Pressure to end freeze on work
Jun 09 2009 | Today's News
PRESSURE is growing to lift a freeze on £202m-worth of college building work which is seen as vital to the future economic regeneration of North East towns. Read
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Seal pup is recovering after rescue at Collywell Bay
Jun 09 2009 | Today's News
A BABY seal is being nursed back to health after being found ill on the North East coast. Read
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MP Stephen Byers calls for Gordon Brown to quit
Jun 09 2009 | Today's News
FORMER Cabinet Minister Stephen Byers last night demanded Gordon Brown quit immediately in a searing attack on his leadership. Read
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Seven Northumberland day care centres under threat
Jun 09 2009 | Today's News
ANGER erupted last night over moves to close seven council-run day care centres in Northumberland, which are described as providing a lifeline service for hundreds of elderly people. Read
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Good samaritan Deka Kennedy died in bid to help woman
Jun 09 2009 | Today's News
A GOOD Samaritan was knifed to death when he tried to rescue a woman from an attack by her boyfriend. Read
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Mallet attack sparked by neighbour’s ‘cat scarer’
Jun 09 2009 | Today's News
A DISPUTE over a device to scare off cats drove a man to batter his neighbour with a rubber mallet. Read
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Gifted musicians to benefit from UK’s first BA Community Music programme
Jun 09 2009 | Today's News
GIFTED musicians in our region will be nurtured thanks to a pioneering programme. Read
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Burnopfield man in court on terrorism charge
Jun 09 2009 | Today's News
MEN in white suits descended on a street in a quiet town yesterday as an investigation into the threat of terrorism continued. Read
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Fans angry at two hour wait to see Take That
Jun 09 2009 | Today's News
THOUSANDS of Take That fans who flocked to the Stadium of Light over the weekend were faced with two-hour queues into the ground, “bad” crowd management and jam-packed Metros. Read
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Duchess High School rocked by second death
Jun 09 2009 | Today's News
A NORTHUMBERLAND school has been rocked by the death of another teacher, just months after its deputy head died. Read
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Pollution threat of old pits set to be assessed
Jun 09 2009 | Today's News
THE threat posed by pollution from long-abandoned metal mines will be highlighted at a Newcastle conference tomorrow. Read
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Young writers use creativity to change the world
Jun 09 2009 | Today's News
YOUNG authors who wrote a book on the subject of climate change will launch an exhibition of their work today. Read
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Arriva bus firm takes drive down green route
Jun 09 2009 | Today's News
HUNDREDS of homes could be warmer and greener in time for winter, thanks to a new partnership. Read
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Illustrator Robert Ingpen visits Seven Stories
Jun 09 2009 | Today's News
TALES of Mole, Ratty, Badger and Toad were brought to life when an award-winning illustrator popped in to Seven Stories. Read
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Rothbury residents get Christmas lights gift
Jun 09 2009 | Today's News
RESILIENT villagers left without gas and electricity last winter are in for some extra sparkle this year. Read
