Aug
2009
Articles from 14th Aug 2009
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Councillor calls for new NHS bus for Tyneside
Aug 14 2009 | Today's News
A NORTH East councillor is calling for a new NHS-supported bus service in Tyneside. The continuing row over plans for the location of a new specialist emergency care hospital in Cramlington has prompted Coun Greg Stone to highlight the needs of patients and relatives without transport of their own - both in respect of the potential new facility and existing hospitals in the area. Read
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‘Token gesture’ rap for shop fund plan
Aug 14 2009 | Today's News
GOVERNMENT funding for councils to clean up empty town centre properties has been described by the North East Chamber of Commerce as a “token gesture“. Read
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Northumberland hunting case ‘a waste of money’
Aug 14 2009 | Today's News
A NORTH East huntsman who walked free from court after the case against him collapsed, last night said it should never have been brought. Read
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Film fan Great North Runner becomes star of Gormley fourth plinth
Aug 14 2009 | Today's News
A FILM fan who is competing in the Great North Run dressed as one of his movie idols is about to become the star attraction. Read
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Newcastle Centre for Ageing and Vitality plans revived
Aug 14 2009 | Today's News
PLANS for a groundbreaking medical campus are to be revived after a Government inspection. In February, members of Newcastle City Council’s development control committee turned down an application to create a Campus for Ageing and Vitality on the General Hospital site. Read
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Around 300 council jobs to go at North Tyneside Council
Aug 14 2009 | Today's News
AROUND 300 council jobs are to be axed as the recession continues to bite. North Tyneside Council, one of the biggest employers in the region, is asking for voluntary redundancies, but says if not enough people are willing to leave, it may make compulsory pay-offs. Read
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Dreamspace families disgusted by Maurice Agis appeal victory
Aug 14 2009 | Today's News
NO one can call this justice. That was the angry reaction of Gary Furmedge yesterday after learning that the creator of the giant inflatable from which his wife fell to her death has had his fine reduced by £7,500. Read
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Jobs axed at Stobswood opencast site near Morpeth
Aug 14 2009 | Today's News
DOZENS of jobs are being axed at a North East opencast site – but workers affected by the redundancies could be re-employed within months. Read
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Headteacher says Government getting in the way of teaching
Aug 14 2009 | Today's News
HEADTEACHERS are being stopped from getting on with their jobs. This is the claim from a former North East headteacher who says government policies are getting in the way of teaching and learning. Nicola Juncar reports. Read
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Future is unclear for popular cattle centre
Aug 14 2009 | Today's News
A POPULAR Northumberland cattle centre faces an uncertain future after its owners put it up for sale. Read
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Watchdog slams Viz over saucy smoking advert
Aug 14 2009 | Today's News
STANDARDS watchdogs have banned a saucy advert which appeared in adult magazine Viz over claims it glamorises smoking. Read
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Consett academy verdict “called in”
Aug 14 2009 | Today's News
ASTORM over where to build a £26m academy will take another twist next week over claims that the decision-making process was “inadequate”. Read
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North East artists join Olympic Games race
Aug 14 2009 | Today's News
FIVE artists from the North East have been shortlisted for a £500,000 commission as part of a national celebration of culture to tie in with the Olympic Games in 2012. Read
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A look back on a family life
Aug 14 2009 | Today's News
FOR 12 years Elizabeth Ellen Dunn walked the wild Cheviot Hill country of Northumberland as a post girl. Read
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Volunteers pay to clean up bird droppings from Durham Cathedral
Aug 14 2009 | Today's News
A TEAM of dedicated young volunteers have paid for the privilege of cleaning bird droppings from Durham Cathedral. Read
