Jul
2009
Articles from 15th Jul 2009
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Amazing altar unearthed at Vindolanda Roman fort
Jul 15 2009 | Today's News
A MASSIVE altar to an eastern god has been discovered on the Northumbrian Roman frontier. Read
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World Cup weaker without Sunderland
Jul 15 2009 | Today's News
IT WAS Sunderland’s turn yesterday to impress FA bosses, as they gave the city’s bid to host World Cup matches the once over. Read
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Family of Peter Pringle publish car wreck photo
Jul 15 2009 | Today's News
THE DEVASTATED mother of a teenage road crash victim has decided to release a harrowing picture in the hope that it could prevent another tragedy. Read
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Durham bids to become City of Culture
Jul 15 2009 | Today's News
A SEARCH for a city that has the “wow” factor and can make a “step change in its cultural life and engage the whole country” was launched yesterday – and Durham confirmed that its hat was firmly in the ring. Read
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Photo released of brothers who died in crash
Jul 15 2009 | Today's News
THIS is the first picture of tragic ravine crash brothers Andrew and Nicolas Davies. Read
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Siobhan Leese accidental death inquest verdict
Jul 15 2009 | Today's News
A HORRENDOUS car crash in which a young driver was killed instantly could have been caused by her use of her mobile phone, an inquest was told. Read
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Mandy’s hopes of bringing new power and jobs to the region
Jul 15 2009 | Today's News
BUSINESS Secretary Lord Mandelson yesterday declared he was “hopeful” that car giant Nissan will choose the North East to build electric vehicles. Read
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National Express could continue on East Coast line
Jul 15 2009 | Today's News
CONFUSION surrounds the East Coast rail franchise after a minister admitted troubled operator National Express could continue running services. Read
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Durham residents collect academy petition
Jul 15 2009 | Today's News
RESIDENTS furious at plans to build a new academy on the site of a popular playing field are to hand in a 600-name petition in protest tomorrow. Read
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Honorary degree from Sunderland University for Gary Shaw MBE
Jul 15 2009 | Today's News
A NORTH East police officer who has helped revolutionise the interview process across the country has been honoured by one of the region’s universities. Read
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Two ambulance staff disciplined over shift detour
Jul 15 2009 | Today's News
TWO ambulance staff who took a detour to their depot so the driver could end his shift before they transported a critically-ill patient to hospital have been disciplined. Read
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Busy time at museum for Archaeology Festival
Jul 15 2009 | Today's News
A NORTH museum has a packed programme of event to celebrate this year’s Festival of British Archaeology. Read
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Tributes paid to Kielder boating accident dad
Jul 15 2009 | Today's News
TRIBUTES were paid last night to a father who died trying to save his teenage daughter from drowning during a boating accident. Read
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Police say finding laptop thief ‘too expensive’
Jul 15 2009 | Today's News
A LAPTOP thief is still on the loose after police told a Northumberland burglary victim it would be too expensive to investigate the crime. Read
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Northern Lights Film festival director quits
Jul 15 2009 | Today's News
THE new American director of the region’s annual Northern Lights Film Festival has resigned after less than a year in the post. Read
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Economic impacts of climate change to be studies
Jul 15 2009 | Today's News
A STUDY is to plot the economic impacts of a changing climate in the North East. Read
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Haydon Bridge eco centre design to be unveiled
Jul 15 2009 | Today's News
THE initial design for an eco-centre at a Northumberland school will be unveiled tonight. Read
