Jul
2009
Articles from 18th Jul 2009
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Worries return with the rain for Morpeth residents
Jul 18 2009 | Today's News
RESIDENTS in a town that was devastated by floods just 10 months ago were last night bracing themselves for further chaos as the North East was battered by torrential rain. Read
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Replica hawk keeps seagulls in Newcastle away
Jul 18 2009 | Today's News
BIRDS of a feather no longer flock together in a street once plagued by aggressive pests, thanks to the arrival of a deadly foe. Read
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Princess Eugenie to study at Newcastle University
Jul 18 2009 | Today's News
PRINCESS Eugenie has chosen to spend her student years at Newcastle University, The Journal has learned. Read
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Drink-drive grandmother crashed with toddler in car
Jul 18 2009 | Today's News
MORE than twice the drink-drive limit, this woman crashed her car into a lamp-post with her granddaughter inside. Read
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Service held for tragic Kielder father and daughter
Jul 18 2009 | Today's News
PRAYERS will be said at a special church service for a father and daughter who died in a Northumberland boating accident last weekend. Read
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Owners of ageing holiday homes face site eviction
Jul 18 2009 | Today's News
MORE than 20 caravan owners at a flagship Northumberland seaside park have been told to get rid of their holiday homes because of their age and appearance. Read
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Farmer from Beal wins award for supporting wildlife
Jul 18 2009 | Today's News
A FARMER whose land lies in one of the most scenic and beautiful coastal landscapes in the region has won a prestigious trophy for his efforts to support wildlife and the environment. Read
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Olympic hopefuls get hand for training preparations
Jul 18 2009 | Today's News
TWO Olympic hopefuls are being given a helping hand in their training preparations. Wheelchair basketballer, Michael Lomax and archer Zoe Coggins have been picked out by Lloyds Bank in their local Heroes campaign. Read
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North East college head talks of financial difficulties
Jul 18 2009 | Today's News
THE principal of a North East college has spoken out about the financial difficulties further education institutions in our region could find themselves in unless they start working together. Read
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Animal sanctuary boss in Angel of the North protest
Jul 18 2009 | Today's News
ANIMAL sanctuary boss Paula Campbell has chained herself to the Angel of the North in a desperate attempt to save more than 300 rescue animals. Read
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Couple in house battle win £6,000 compensation
Jul 18 2009 | Today's News
ABATTLING couple have won a £6,000 compensation payout after taking high-risk legal action in a lengthy dispute with council bosses over materials used in the building of their dream home. Read
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Youngster still fighting for life after petrol blaze
Jul 18 2009 | Today's News
ONE boy is out of intensive care while his friend still fights for life after an accident in which the pair were turned into human fireballs. Read
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Health chiefs urged to axe hospital 'downgrade' plan
Jul 18 2009 | Today's News
HEALTH chiefs are being asked to drop plans to ‘downgrade’ a hospital’s accident and emergency unit in favour of an alternative new specialist centre out of the area. Read
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James Alder books given to Newcastle city library
Jul 18 2009 | Today's News
IN a long and distinguished career, North East wildlife artist James Alder was especially proud of his work for the Queen Mother. Read
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Mental health nurse struck off for sex with patient
Jul 18 2009 | Today's News
A MENTAL health nurse has been struck off the nursing register after forming an ‘inappropriate relationship’ with a patient. Read
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Growing spirit on ‘left-out’ Longbenton estate
Jul 18 2009 | Today's News
TWO sisters have set out to bring the good life back to the Tyneside council housing estate where they grew up. Read
