Aug
2009
Articles from 11th Aug 2009
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Funding runs out for town's bereavement helpline
Aug 11 2009 | Today's News
A PHONE-LINE offering advice to bereaved people in Northumberland is to shut down when its funding runs out at the end of the month. Read
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Why farmers' patch will never be fertile territory for thieves
Aug 11 2009 | Today's News
FARMERS Peter and Gladys Stubbs had little idea that when they took a stand against rural thefts 20 years ago they had sown the seeds of a massive crime prevention organisation. Read
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Man arrested after fatal stabbing in Blackhall
Aug 11 2009 | Today's News
A WOMAN seen kissing passionately in a village pub was stabbed to death in a "brutal sustained attack" just hours later. Read
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£320,000 for former soldier after hearing ruined
Aug 11 2009 | Today's News
AFORMER soldier whose Army career was wrecked when his hearing was damaged during a live firing exercise has been awarded almost £329,000 damages against the Ministry of Defence. Read
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Shrine to Sir Bobby Robson taken down
Aug 11 2009 | Today's News
IT HAS been a place for quiet reflection where fans have crossed the football divide in tribute. Read
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North Tyneside power plant set to create 1000 jobs
Aug 11 2009 | Today's News
SKILLS which were at the heart of shipbuilding on the Tyne will be part of the region's green economic future. Read
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Walker will Peter McEwen launch park celebrations
Aug 11 2009 | Today's News
WALKER Peter McEwen will soon be adding to the 20,000 miles he has so far roamed over Northumberland. Read
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Gateshead students rescued in Lake District
Aug 11 2009 | Today's News
TWENTY-THREE college students were rescued after becoming trapped on a mountain. Read
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Sunderland star banned from the roads
Aug 11 2009 | Today's News
FLEEING at 112mph he thought he was escaping aggressive Newcastle United fans. But in fact Sunderland star Grant Leadbitter was being pursued by a police officer in an unmarked police car. Read
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Colleges welcome MPs' expansion call
Aug 11 2009 | Today's News
NORTH East colleges have welcomed a call from MPs for higher education programmes to be expanded. Read
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Where a trip to the pub is pure poetry
Aug 11 2009 | Today's News
HE is hoping to be crowned bard of the bar. Retired teacher Andy Littleton has written an ode to his favourite alehouse. Read
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Heart swap op man's medals haul at UK Transplant Games
Aug 11 2009 | Today's News
SWAP op miracle man Kez Greenwood clutches his athletics medals –- just a few months after being told he had 48 hours to live. Read
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Durham student secures place at US university
Aug 11 2009 | Today's News
A TALENTED North East student has won a place at one of the world’s most prestigious universities for his talents on the pitch and in the classroom. Read
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Six engines tackle huge fire at Heddon Haugh Farm
Aug 11 2009 | Today's News
INVESTIGATORS said last night they were keeping an open mind about a massive farm blaze which caused damage running in to many thousands of pounds. Read
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They're all winners in poster contest
Aug 11 2009 | Today's News
ARTY children were challenged to get factory workers to think green. Switching off lights and machinery were just some of the messages of a series of colourful, eco-friendly posters, designed by the children of staff at paper maker SCA Hygiene in Prudhoe. Read
