Sep
2009
Articles from 12th Sep 2009
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Two Durham PCs in court on gun sale charge
Sep 12 2009 | Today's News
TWO police officers accused of leading a gun-running operation have appeared in court. The North East PCs have been charged with misconduct in public office following an investigation into the alleged sale to members of the public of guns which had been handed in to police for safe disposal. Read
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Chance to grab fishing rights at beauty spot
Sep 12 2009 | Today's News
A RARE chance is on offer to win the fishing rights at one of the North East’s most spectacular beauty spots. Read
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Sting’s winter’s tale to fill Durham Cathedral
Sep 12 2009 | Today's News
MUSIC fans wanting to see Tyneside-born superstar Sting perform at Durham Cathedral are likely to be left disappointed. Read
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Refund delay for hundreds of holiday makers
Sep 12 2009 | Today's News
A TOUR operator from the North East is at the centre of a company collapse that left hundreds of holiday makers out of pocket. Read
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North rural house prices fall less than cities
Sep 12 2009 | Today's News
HOMEOWNERS in Northumberland and Durham received a welcome boost last night with news that rural house prices fell much less than those in towns and cities. Read
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£1million boost to help save Seaton Delaval Hall
Sep 12 2009 | Today's News
THE effort to save historic Northumberland mansion Seaton Delaval Hall today receives a £1m boost that inches the fundraising drive close to its ambitious target. Read
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Moving tribute to heroic Tynemouth lifeguard
Sep 12 2009 | Today's News
HOLDING hands in the water, surfers gathered last night to pay a moving tribute to a hero lifeguard who died while taking part in a charity swim. Read
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North hamlet residents fight wind turbines plan
Sep 12 2009 | Today's News
RESIDENTS of a medieval hamlet are hoping councillors will help them fight a controversial wind farm plan next week. Read
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Unicycling teen Ben raises £1,200 for charity
Sep 12 2009 | Today's News
TEENAGER Ben Broome has had the last laugh after completing his unicycle trek. The kind-hearted student had to endure jokes and shouts of “You’ve lost a wheel, sonny” throughout his unusual quest. Read
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Controversial fish and chip van back in Corbridge
Sep 12 2009 | Today's News
A FISH and chip van, which was at the centre of a snobbery row, is set to become a feature in a historic village. Read
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North scientists delve into the start of life
Sep 12 2009 | Today's News
ANCIENT oceans are offering an insight into the origins of animal life in a study involving Newcastle University experts. Read
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Northumbria University gather climate evidence
Sep 12 2009 | Today's News
SCIENTISTS from Northumbria University are gathering the findings from six years of analysing the effects of climate change in 14 developing countries. Read
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Belford couple share their green credentials
Sep 12 2009 | Today's News
A COUPLE are sharing their experience of building their own eco-home. Environment Editor Tony Henderson reports. Read
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Children’s project open day is good to grow
Sep 12 2009 | Today's News
AN open day will be held today at a botanic garden to celebrate the achievements of a venture that has involved thousands of North East pupils. Read
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National Grid workers turn up heat in jobs row
Sep 12 2009 | Today's News
EMPLOYEES at a power company yesterday stepped up their protest against plans to cut jobs in the North East. Read
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Wansbeck Hospital criticised after mother dies
Sep 12 2009 | Today's News
RELATIVES of an elderly woman have raised serious concerns over the quality of her hospital care in the weeks leading up to her death. Read
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TV star Pants Man Phil is put through his paces
Sep 12 2009 | Today's News
FIRST it was Sir Alan Sugar who put him through his paces. Now Apprentice star Philip Taylor is about to take on a gruelling half marathon to raise money for Water Aid. Read
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Army cadets on march in South Tyneside school
Sep 12 2009 | Today's News
ARMY bosses are hoping a school boot camp will help them find new recruits. The army cadets have opened a new detachment, based in Boldon School, South Tyneside, and this week hosted an open day to encourage youngsters to sign up. Read
