Oct
2009
Articles from 2nd Oct 2009
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Ex-Rock boss Adam Applegarth lands troubleshooter role
Oct 02 2009 | Today's News
FORMER Northern Rock chief executive Adam Applegarth has made a career comeback as a troubleshooter for a US private equity firm. Read
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More than £17m owed to Northumbria and Durham courts
Oct 02 2009 | Today's News
PEOPLE in North East are the worst fine dodgers in the country, it has been revealed. Read
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One-man choir David Nichol celebrates 70 years at Acomb church
Oct 02 2009 | Today's News
ONE-MAN choir David Nichol is celebrating 70 years of singing at his Northumberland church. Read
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Northumbrian Water warns families could face bill increases after law change
Oct 02 2009 | Today's News
FAMILIES in the North East could be forced to fork out an extra 10% for their water bills if an obscure new Bill is pushed through Parliament, suppliers warned last night. Read
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Man charged over killing of ex-lover in brutal attack
Oct 02 2009 | Today's News
THE ex-lover of Kathryn Cook has appeared in court charged with her murder. Read
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Shiremoor Primary singled out for national Ofsted praise
Oct 02 2009 | Today's News
TEACHERS and pupils were celebrating last night after their primary school was singled out for praise in a national report. Read
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Great North Swim organiser Colin Hill swims English Channel
Oct 02 2009 | Today's News
HE SPENT 10 and a half hours locked in a gruelling physical and mental challenge to swim the 21 miles across the English Channel to France. Read
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Nobel Prize for Newcastle University scientists
Oct 02 2009 | Today's News
SCIENTISTS in the North East who found that cows with names produce more milk last night creamed off an international award that highlights bizarre but thought-provoking research. Read
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Ball to bring together Gosforth High Street businesses
Oct 02 2009 | Today's News
A HIGH Street’s businesses are having a ball – thanks to salon owner Michelle Hilling. Read
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Roman Catholic school shake up in Blyth and Bedlington backed by council
Oct 02 2009 | Today's News
AN EDUCATIONAL shake-up involving four Roman Catholic schools in two neighbouring Northumberland towns has been given the backing of council bosses. Read
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Former club entertainer Robert Webber facing jail
Oct 02 2009 | Today's News
A FORMER clubland entertainer if facing jail for a £70,000 benefits fraud concerning his home in Spain. Read
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Makeover for Natural History Society of Northumbria
Oct 02 2009 | Today's News
A 99-YEAR-OLD heron has taken flight at last – as part of a makeover for one of the oldest natural history societies in England. Read
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Newcastle School of Medicine and Surgery celebrates 175th year
Oct 02 2009 | Today's News
A MEDICAL school that was the beginnings of Newcastle University has celebrated its 175th anniversary. Read
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Enchanted Parks event to return to Saltwell Park
Oct 02 2009 | Today's News
ILLUMINATED artwork, fairytales and markets will give Tyneside a magical makeover. Read
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Unions demand East Coast rail franchise remain in public hands
Oct 02 2009 | Today's News
UNIONS yesterday demanded that the controversial East Coast rail franchise be kept in public ownership. Read
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Charlie Bear charity shop banks thousands in just two months
Oct 02 2009 | Today's News
A CANCER charity shop has banked £4,000 since it opened just two months ago. Read
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Bailiffs seize works in Art Works Gallery rent dispute
Oct 02 2009 | Today's News
BAILIFFS were ordered by council officials to seize paintings and other art works from a gallery after rent on the building went unpaid. Read
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Bedlington residents campaign for better leisure facilities
Oct 02 2009 | Today's News
RESIDENTS in a Northumberland village are campaigning for better leisure facilities, claiming they have been left out of the loop by authorities. Read
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Residents furious over Lynemouth car tyre night attacks
Oct 02 2009 | Today's News
FURIOUS residents in a former pit village are said to be on the verge of revolt following the latest in a series of mindless tyre slashing attacks carried out under the cover of darkness. Read
