Jun
2009
Articles from 17th Jun 2009
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Private records of almost 200 patients lost
Jun 17 2009 | Today's News
DETAILS of the medical conditions of almost 200 patients were lost by a major North East hospital, red faced health bosses have admitted. Read
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Rapist Anthony Curran denies sex attacks
Jun 17 2009 | Today's News
A SEXUAL predator raped two female strangers in terrifying attacks eight months apart, a court was told. Read
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Gangsters used Northumberland allotments to stash drugs
Jun 17 2009 | Today's News
SECLUDED allotments were used to stash hundreds of thousands of pounds-worth of drugs. Read
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Scientists find whole cooked carrots are top cancer fighters
Jun 17 2009 | Today's News
COOKING carrots whole boosts its anti-cancer properties by 25%, scientists at Newcastle University have found. Read
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Son accused of murdering father in Durham hospital
Jun 17 2009 | Today's News
A SON has been accused of murdering his father in a North East hospital. Read
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North’s first black squirrel captured
Jun 17 2009 | Today's News
THIS is believed to be the first black squirrel captured in the North East. Read
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North East Awards celebrate top teachers
Jun 17 2009 | Today's News
STARS of education are being celebrated today at a ceremony to praise the region’s best teachers. Read
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North may lose out in plan for digital Britain
Jun 17 2009 | Today's News
GORDON Brown’s plans for a digital Britain could be paid for by North East households left behind in the broadband revolution. Read
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Crackdown on illegal downloads
Jun 17 2009 | Today's News
PLANS for a Digital Britain could see a crackdown on illegal downloads and file sharing as the Government announces plans for superfast broadband access. Read
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Bishop of Durham attacks Government over reform plans
Jun 17 2009 | Today's News
YET another scathing attack on Britain’s political establishment was launched by the increasingly outspoken Bishop of Durham. Read
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Lightening strikes bring chaos to Northumberland towns
Jun 17 2009 | Today's News
TEN thousand people were left without power as 1,000 lightning strikes in the region brought summer chaos. Read
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Dairy jobs saved but not for Blaydon depot
Jun 17 2009 | Today's News
JOBS have been secured at Dairy Farmers of Britain depots – but not in the North East, it emerged last night. Dairy Farmers of Britain, which is in receivership, announced the sale of five depots, saving 172 jobs. Read
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North East Big Drink debate begins
Jun 17 2009 | Today's News
THE largest public health debate ever held in the region has begun. Read
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Fairs Cup pennant from the glory days up for auction
Jun 17 2009 | Today's News
A PRIZE memento of Newcastle United’s Fairs Cup win 40 years ago will be auctioned off in London today. Read
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Northumberland day centre anger set to hit public meetings
Jun 17 2009 | Today's News
ANGER over moves to close seven popular day centres for elderly and disabled people in Northumberland is set to be conveyed to council and care chiefs at a series of public meetings starting tonight. Read
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Rock Hall School reaches milestone
Jun 17 2009 | Today's News
AS IT reaches a milestone in its colourful history, a rural Northumberland school is a far cry from the day it began. Read
