Jun
2009
Articles from 27th Jun 2009
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Pensioners ‘left in turmoil by plans’
Jun 27 2009 | Today's News
FEARS were voiced last night over the potential impact on the health of elderly and vulnerable people if care chiefs press ahead with controversial plans to close seven day centres in Northumberland. Read
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Judith Kerr visits Seven Stories to launch Newcastle project
Jun 27 2009 | Today's News
THOUGH decades apart in age, North East schoolchildren and the author of some of Britain’s best-loved books found they had a lot in common. Read
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Former Morpeth headmaster Harry Dobson drowns during Sri Lanka holiday
Jun 27 2009 | Today's News
ARESPECTED former North East headteacher and author has died in a drowning tragedy while on holiday in Sri Lanka. Read
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Thug jailed for vicious attack
Jun 27 2009 | Today's News
A SAVAGE home invader who launched a terrifying hammer attack on a disabled ex-chaplain and his wife was last night beginning an indefinite sentence behind bars. Read
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North East colleges miss out after budget blunder
Jun 27 2009 | Today's News
WHITEHALL last night blocked £200m plans to rebuild North East colleges. Read
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Exhibition looking at the cultures linked to Wall
Jun 27 2009 | Today's News
AN exhibition coming to Segedunum Roman Fort this summer aims to challenge the perception of Hadrian’s Wall by unravelling the cultural heritage and history of the North of England. Read
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Rock stays confident in face of EU doubts
Jun 27 2009 | Today's News
NORTHERN Rock insisted last night it was confident it would be able to press ahead with a restructuring of the business – despite a warning from the European Commission that the plans may not acceptable as they stand. Read
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Tories back down over North East tourism spending row
Jun 27 2009 | Today's News
THE Conservatives have backed down after a top spokesman suggested cutting crucial funding for the region’s £4bn tourism industry. Read
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Old enough to know what’s right
Jun 27 2009 | Today's News
CHILDREN not even old enough to drink have been doing their bit to educate youngsters about the dangers of alcohol misuse. Read
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Hexham firm Logic helps fight against Taliban
Jun 27 2009 | Today's News
ACOMPANY is helping the fight against the Taliban by supplying trailers to use on the front line in Afghanistan. Read
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Protests as Durham academy plans threaten green space
Jun 27 2009 | Today's News
PLANS to create an academy by merging two schools have attracted more criticism after proposed sites were revealed. Read
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Tunnel threat to salmon’s survival
Jun 27 2009 | Today's News
Environment Editor Tony Henderson on the juggling act between a new Tyne tunnel and a safe salmon river. Read
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Port announces plans for extension
Jun 27 2009 | Today's News
PORT of Tyne said that for some time it has been exploring ways in which to increase the land available for port operations to meet increasing demand from its customers. Read
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New plan kinder to environment
Jun 27 2009 | Today's News
TT2 claims the revised proposal for the dredging of the Tyne brings substantial benefits over the original plan. Read
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Trawling for public opinion
Jun 27 2009 | Today's News
ANALYSIS of the responses to the Tyne Rivers Trust trawl for views range from those who are willing to agree to the new dredging window, given the improved dredging methods and protection measures, and those who say the changes should be resisted. Read
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Grounds for pride at new coffee shop
Jun 27 2009 | Today's News
FOOD miles are set to help local products stand out to customers at an expanding North East coffee shop chain. Read
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Killers jailed for life for sadistic murder
Jun 27 2009 | Today's News
THREE killers were given long sentences yesterday for “sadistically” murdering a former County Durham teenager in a re-enactment of a scene from a spoof horror film. Read
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Victim of street murder
Jun 27 2009 | Today's News
THIS is the first picture of murdered Lee Matthewson. The 21-year-old was stabbed to death during a disturbance on Bolam Road in Ashington on Monday. Read
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Taking steps to stay healthy
Jun 27 2009 | Today's News
THOUSANDS of children turned out for an event to celebrate health and fitness. Read
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We must settle controversy over Post Office deal
Jun 27 2009 | Today's News
NICK Brown pledged an “acceptable” solution would be found to defuse anger over the part sell-off of Royal Mail. Read
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Brown backs region’s bid to create jobs
Jun 27 2009 | Today's News
THE Minister for the North East yesterday spoke of his confidence in a bid for thousands of new jobs for the region. Japanese giant Hitachi is lining up Gateshead as a possible location for a factory to assemble a new generation of high-speed trains. Read
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Ashington carpet firm suffers due to new Asda building
Jun 27 2009 | Today's News
A DESPERATE family fear their three businesses could be sunk by the development of a £25m superstore next door. Read
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Highly-paid Newcastle Council staff to leave in reshuffle
Jun 27 2009 | Today's News
BIG earners at Newcastle City Council are being axed in a money-saving reshuffle. Bosses are preparing to slash the jobs of nine senior managers earning more than £60,000 a year. Read
