Jul
2009
Articles from 17th Jul 2009
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Swine flu will infect North East’s economy
Jul 17 2009 | Today's News
SWINE flu will infect the region’s economy if the current pandemic strikes down 50% of the North East population as predicted, experts warned last night. Read
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Alnwick school shows Spanish credentials
Jul 17 2009 | Today's News
IT’S a lot closer to Craster Harbour than the Costa Brava – but a Northumberland school’s Spanish credentials have been given international recognition. Read
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Businessmen arrested over alleged £1m mortgage fraud
Jul 17 2009 | Today's News
TWO businessmen have been arrested in connection with an alleged £1.4m mortgage fraud. Read
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Viz founder Simon Donald auctions belongings
Jul 17 2009 | Today's News
PROBABLY only Viz comic co-founder Simon Donald could buy a Lyons glazed cake display cabinet. Read
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Sunderland University honours TV stars
Jul 17 2009 | Today's News
FOUR new signings were unveiled at the Stadium of Light – but not by the football club. Read
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Nissan to be announced as hub for electric cars
Jul 17 2009 | Today's News
CAR giant Nissan is expected to announce on Monday that the North East will become a global production hub for electric vehicles. Read
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Planning changes pave the way for wind turbines
Jul 17 2009 | Today's News
SCENIC landscapes across the region could be ‘carpeted’ by huge wind turbines as the Government launches a major new drive to boost renewable energy generation, it was claimed yesterday. Read
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Family blame Alnwick road for Peter Pringle’s death
Jul 17 2009 | Today's News
THE devastated family of crash victim Peter Pringle have said they believe the poor state of the road he was driving on could have caused his death. Read
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Coroner calls for action on deadly Brancepeth road
Jul 17 2009 | Today's News
A CORONER has called for urgent action over a treacherous stretch of road that claimed the life of an elderly woman. Read
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Vercelli restaurant vows to be back in business after blaze
Jul 17 2009 | Today's News
A CHEF has vowed to be back in business soon after disaster struck as his restaurant was celebrating its first birthday. Read
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Tributes flood in for children’s doctor Ed Eastham
Jul 17 2009 | Today's News
HE dedicated his career to the children of the North East – saving hundreds of young lives and supporting thousands through their illnesses. Read
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North East could lead the way out of the recession
Jul 17 2009 | Today's News
THE North East may have been one of the first areas to feel the recession when Northern Rock nearly collapsed in 2007 – but could it be one of the first to recover? Read
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Cruise ship tourists swell numbers to Newcastle Castle Keep
Jul 17 2009 | Today's News
WAVES of cruise ship passengers have provided a visitor boost to the most historic site in Newcastle. Read
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Council branded vandals over Wansbeck chamber plan
Jul 17 2009 | Today's News
ANGER has erupted over moves by Northumberland’s new super council to get rid of an impressive relic of the county’s former two-tier local government system. Read
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Numbers killed by police patrol cars soar
Jul 17 2009 | Today's News
A POLICE watchdog has called for a more consistent police pursuit policy after the number of people killed in road smashes involving patrol cars almost doubled in a year. Read
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Fraudster facing jail over council cash scam
Jul 17 2009 | Today's News
A COUNCIL worker has been warned he could face prison after admitting stealing bank details from people who called up to pay bills. Read
