Jun
2009
Articles from 18th Jun 2009
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Attack victim feared she would be killed
Jun 18 2009 | Today's News
A WOMAN allegedly raped after accepting a stranger’s offer to walk her home after they met outside a seafront nightclub, told how she was attacked without warning. Read
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Scout leaders hit out at TV advert
Jun 18 2009 | Today's News
SCOUT leaders have hit out after being labelled dull in a new advert. Read
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Britain's Got Talent stars wow Newcastle crowds
Jun 18 2009 | Today's News
IF you were Diversity, you’d have to feel a bit miffed. Last night, the dance troupe – and rightful winners of ITV1’s Britain’s Got Talent – should have been tripping the limelight fantastic and enjoying the undivided attention which normally comes as standard with a headline slot. Read
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Chief Constable Mike Craik calls time on binge drinkers
Jun 18 2009 | Today's News
THE North East’s top policeman last night spoke of a new optimism in the fight against drink-fuelled disorder. Read
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Open debate on future of day care centres
Jun 18 2009 | Today's News
FAMILY members and carers of elderly and disabled people last night spoke of their fears over moves to close seven council-run day centres in Northumberland at a public meeting. Read
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North East unemployment figures down
Jun 18 2009 | Today's News
THE number of people out of work in the North East has fallen, according to new figures, but the region still has one of the highest unemployment rates in the country. Read
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New Hilton hotel for Newcastle Airport
Jun 18 2009 | Today's News
THE Hilton Group is set to be unveiled as the operator of the new £30m hotel which is nearing completion at Newcastle International Airport. Read
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Head pays tribute to car crash victim Sam Gattens
Jun 18 2009 | Today's News
THE headteacher of road tragedy teenager Sam Gattens has paid tribute to a “cheeky lad we will never forget”. Read
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Alnwick drink driver Danielle McKewon escapes jail
Jun 18 2009 | Today's News
A MOTORIST who mowed down a dog walker while almost four times over the legal alcohol limit was spared jail yesterday. Read
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Clean coal plant could lead to thousands of jobs
Jun 18 2009 | Today's News
THOUSANDS of jobs could come to the region as a new generation of “clean coal” power stations is developed, it was revealed yesterday. Read
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Northumberland benefit cheats pay price in court
Jun 18 2009 | Today's News
HOLIDAYS to Florida, New Zealand and Spain were among the luxuries enjoyed by Northumberland benefits cheats. Three different fraudsters were this week sentenced at Hexham Magistrates’ Court after cheating taxpayers out of a total of almost £45,000. Read
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North East teachers honoured at prestigious ceremony
Jun 18 2009 | Today's News
OUR region’s best teachers have proved they are top class after they were honoured at a prestigious ceremony. Read
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Pixar animator Warren Trezevant returns to Tyneside
Jun 18 2009 | Today's News
FILM whizz Warren Trezevant returns to Tyneside today to inspire the designers of tomorrow. Read
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Tyne Tunnel waste heap to go on green belt land
Jun 18 2009 | Today's News
CONTRACTORS working on the second Tyne Tunnel are asking for permission to temporarily store 360,000 tonnes of waste on green belt land. Read
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Phone mast fears for Darras Hall First School
Jun 18 2009 | Today's News
PARENTS at a North East first school fear council blunders will lead to a mobile phone mast being built yards from where their children study. Read
