Jul
2009
Articles from 1st Jul 2009
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Great North Run and RVI children's unit join forces
Jul 01 2009 | Today's News
GREAT North Run founder Brendan Foster has announced a special partnership between the North East’s biggest sporting event and a new children’s hospital in the region. Read
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Experimental drugs offer new hope for cancer patients
Jul 01 2009 | Today's News
NORTH East cancer patients who fail to respond to treatment could be offered one last throw of the dice in their battle for survival. Read
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Gordon Brown refuses to guarantee transport budgets
Jul 01 2009 | Today's News
FEARS of spending cuts in regional transport budgets were last night ratcheted up after Gordon Brown refused to guarantee their future. Read
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Mother sees man accused of terror bomb attack
Jul 01 2009 | Today's News
THE MOTHER of a woman killed in a Turkish terrorist blast spoke of her heartache last night after the trial of the suspected bomber was adjourned for three months. Read
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TV Crimewatch appeal hit by tennis
Jul 01 2009 | Today's News
MILLIONS of TV viewers missed an appeal for the brutal attackers of a frail retired North GP due to tennis star Andy Murray’s on-court heroics. Read
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Judge questions disabled parking badge case
Jul 01 2009 | Today's News
A JUDGE has branded the prosecution of a disabled former policeman for displaying an out-of-date parking badge a complete waste of taxpayers’ money. Read
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Durham artist fears for his future in Turkey
Jul 01 2009 | Today's News
A DURHAM artist who was cleared of mocking Turkey’s prime minister by portraying him as a dog in a collage has fled the country after hearing his acquittal has been overturned. Read
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Pubs are reeling from smoke ban as habits change
Jul 01 2009 | Today's News
years after smoking was banned in bars, pubs in the North East are reporting huge losses in custom and alcohol sales. Read
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Bingo play to be performed at social club
Jul 01 2009 | Today's News
AN over-60s drama group will be hoping for a full house when they stage their latest play, called Bingo! Read
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‘Puffin-nav’ will be used to track birds
Jul 01 2009 | Today's News
PUFFINS are being recruited to act as “investigators” in a probe into a dramatic decline in their numbers off the North East coast. Read
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High spirits as new gin firm launches
Jul 01 2009 | Today's News
DRINKERS partial to a drop of Mother’s Ruin can now enjoy a truly local tipple. Read
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TV star is awarded honorary degree from Durham
Jul 01 2009 | Today's News
FORMER Tomorrow’s World presenter, broadcaster and author, Judith Hann, was awarded an honorary degree from Durham University yesterday. Read
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2,000 female council workers set for payout
Jul 01 2009 | Today's News
MORE than 2,000 female council workers in Northumberland are set for payouts after agreement was finally reached to settle a long-running, £50m equal pay claim. Read
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Inspiring tomorrow’s athletes to go for gold
Jul 01 2009 | Today's News
SCHOOLCHILDREN from South Tyneside met a top athlete when they took part in a mini Olympics. Read
