Jun
2009
Articles from 12th Jun 2009
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Knife killer did not think leg wound would be fatal
Jun 12 2009 | Today's News
GOOD Samaritan Deka Kennedy’s killer told jurors he stabbed his victim in the leg so he could get away, but didn’t think it would “cause that much damage”. Read
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College thief Christine Starkey to pay back stolen money
Jun 12 2009 | Today's News
A THIEVING bursar will pay back almost £180,000 of money she stole from one of England’s oldest colleges. Read
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200 homes planned, but just 32 delivered
Jun 12 2009 | Today's News
FIGURES today reveal the extent of the house-build slowdown. Only 32 additional homes were finished in Newcastle in the last year, against a target of 200. Read
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A1 moves fail to convince campaigners
Jun 12 2009 | Today's News
NEW Transport Secretary Lord Adonis is facing pressure to upgrade the Western Bypass through Gateshead amid promises of “quick wins” after decades of waiting. Read
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Regeneration funds cut to pay for Southern homes
Jun 12 2009 | Today's News
SPENDING bosses have been forced to put together a list of regeneration cuts after the Government ordered North East cash be diverted to help southern housing. Read
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Northumbria University students show off inventions
Jun 12 2009 | Today's News
TYNESIDE student Will Toogood was intent on making camping easier after living under canvas at a rock festival. Read
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New Tyne Tunnel provokes dredging fears
Jun 12 2009 | Today's News
PROPOSED changes to dredging plans as part of the building of the new Tyne Tunnel have sparked fears among river guardians. Read
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Nurse's African mercy mission in memory of late husband
Jun 12 2009 | Today's News
NURSE Janet Clarke is heading to Africa to help the needy in memory of her husband and brother. Read
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Rescue launched to save stricken dairy
Jun 12 2009 | Today's News
A RESCUE mission to save a North East dairy is underway amid fears it could close with hundreds of workers losing their jobs. Read
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Flood response team is set up in Morpeth
Jun 12 2009 | Today's News
A NEW flood rescue team has been set up in a Northumberland town hit by devastating flooding nine months ago. Read
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Noise guidelines could stop wind farm approval
Jun 12 2009 | Today's News
NEW noise guidelines for wind farm developers could make getting approval for sites more difficult. Read
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Paraplegic pleads to council chiefs to keep centre open
Jun 12 2009 | Today's News
A PARAPLEGIC whose previous day care centre was shut down three years ago has made a heartfelt plea to council bosses not to leave him in despair again by closing his new centre. Read
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MP Dave Anderson praises revolution campaign
Jun 12 2009 | Today's News
THE Journal’s campaign to spearhead a new industrial revolution in the North East has won backing from MPs calling on the Government to back the initiative. Read
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Drunk’s wrong turn onto Metro tracks ‘put lives in danger’
Jun 12 2009 | Today's News
A DRUNK driver took a wrong turn down a railway track and broke down as a train approached. Read
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West Auckland FC to play Juventus
Jun 12 2009 | Today's News
NON-LEAGUE West Auckland FC are following in the footsteps of their forefathers to play Italian giants Juventus. Read
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Government denies it tricked Rock investors
Jun 12 2009 | Today's News
THE Government denied in court yesterday that it deliberately set out to make a profit from its nationalisation of Northern Rock at the expense of the bank’s shareholders. Read
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Club's driving ambition secures leading event
Jun 12 2009 | Today's News
THE North East will host a major European golf event this autumn. Read
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Police swoop nets suspected drug dealers
Jun 12 2009 | Today's News
SUSPECTED drug-dealers have appeared in court after they were arrested in an early morning raid. Read
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Parents’ fury after failure to charge suspects
Jun 12 2009 | Today's News
THE parents of a teenager who was tortured in a pub attack have hit out at a decision not to prosecute those arrested. Read
