Sep
2009
Articles from 29th Sep 2009
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Hundreds turn out for heart-throb Peter Andre
Sep 29 2009 | Today's News
AUSSIE heart-throb Peter Andre made a trip to North East – much to the delight of hundreds of fans. Read
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East Coast Main Line ‘could stay public for two years’
Sep 29 2009 | Today's News
THE flagship East Coast rail franchise is set to be renationalised within weeks and could stay in public hands for up to two years, the Transport Secretary has revealed. Read
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Nissan boost as Lord Mandelson annouces scrappage extension
Sep 29 2009 | Today's News
THE North East’s car industry was handed a £100m boost yesterday as Lord Mandelson announced the “bangers for cash” scheme is being extended. Read
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Lord Mandelson delivers rabble-rousing conference speech
Sep 29 2009 | Today's News
LORD Mandelson yesterday delivered a rabble-rousing speech to conference and declared the election was “up for grabs”. Read
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RSPCA called as buzzard shot in Alnwick, Northumberland
Sep 29 2009 | Today's News
A BIRD of prey has suffered “serious” injuries after it was shot while out flying in Northumberland. Read
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Wind turbines give Tyne hope for hundreds of jobs
Sep 29 2009 | Today's News
ONE of the world’s biggest wind turbine producers is at the forefront of plans to secure thousands of Tyneside jobs, The Journal can reveal. Read
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Darlington FC back Sunderland World Cup bid
Sep 29 2009 | Today's News
PLANS to bring World Cup football to Wearside have won the backing of another North East club. Read
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Four more arrested in North East Property Buyers investigation
Sep 29 2009 | Today's News
FOUR more people have been arrested in connection with an alleged property scam, which could result in hundreds of families losing their homes. Read
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Cash boost paves way for Vindolanda letters to return home
Sep 29 2009 | Today's News
IT will be a case of return to sender as a cash windfall to be announced today paves the way for the return of priceless Roman letters to Northumberland. Read
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Charlie Bear is still raising cash
Sep 29 2009 | Today's News
IN June this year at an uplifting wartime commemorative lunch a man at my table introduced himself. Read
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Liver specialist calls for minimum charge for alcohol
Sep 29 2009 | Today's News
FAMILIES are being forced to pay more for everyday essentials to subsidise supermarkets selling cut-price alcohol, a leading doctor claims. Read
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Henry Etzkowitz speaks about Science City conflict
Sep 29 2009 | Today's News
A LEADING regeneration expert spoke last night about the conflict with his bosses which led to him standing down from Newcastle’s flagship Science City project. Read
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Parents urged to protect children from poisons
Sep 29 2009 | Today's News
RECORD numbers of youngsters were accidentally poisoned last year, prompting calls for parents to child-proof their homes. Read
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Morpeth Lions put forward for floods honour
Sep 29 2009 | Today's News
A COMMUNITY service group which spearheaded the massive relief effort in the wake of last year’s devastating Morpeth floods has been put forward for a royal honour. Read
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Pitmen Painters art sought by Woodhorn chiefs
Sep 29 2009 | Today's News
PEOPLE who own paintings by the country’s most famous amateur art group are being sought by officials at a North East visitor attraction. Read
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Atomic bomb veteran John Taylor makes plea to Government
Sep 29 2009 | Today's News
AN atomic bomb veteran last night pleaded with the Government to rush through a multi-million pound claim for compensation before more ex-servicemen die. Read
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Rural Whitfield school set to blaze a green trail
Sep 29 2009 | Today's News
A SCHOOL is set to become the first in Northumberland to go carbon neutral. Read
