Oct
2009
Articles from 8th Oct 2009
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New advertising feature for Northumberland businesses
Oct 08 2009 | Today's News
A GREAT new feature has been added to The Journal’s Northumberland websites that will help small businesses in the area to get themselves noticed. Read
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Tyneside model Rebecca Thompson joins Storm model agency
Oct 08 2009 | Today's News
A MODEL from Tyneside model is hoping to prove that it is no bad thing to have a face like a back end of a bus. Read
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Maggie Atkinson appointed new Children’s Commissioner
Oct 08 2009 | Today's News
A NORTH East director for children’s services has been appointed the new voice for young people across the country. Read
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Ken Clarke casts doubt on North’s electric car revolution
Oct 08 2009 | Today's News
CONSERVATIVE Ken Clarke yesterday threw the North East’s drive to become a global centre for electric cars into doubt after questioning whether the technology would work or be commercially successful. Read
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Funding shake-up hits culture scene
Oct 08 2009 | Today's News
A SHAKE-UP has been announced in the funding of the major events and festivals which have grabbed headlines for the North East in recent years. Read
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Grainger exec Tim Nicholson claims green views led to sack
Oct 08 2009 | Today's News
AN executive sacked from one of the UK’s biggest property companies claims he was unfairly dismissed because of his belief in climate change. Read
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Bedlington shop owners reeling after spate of till raids
Oct 08 2009 | Today's News
POLICE are hunting thieves after four businesses in a Northumberland town were broken into and robbed. Read
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Concern at Morpeth flood scheme delay
Oct 08 2009 | Today's News
FEARS were voiced last night over the future of a vital flood protection scheme in a Northumberland town after it was revealed the £15m project has hit a delay. Read
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Seized work of artist Ken Clarke is missing
Oct 08 2009 | Today's News
AN ARTIST who had his paintings taken by bailiffs after the gallery they were exhibited in closed is still looking for his work. Read
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Only 62 prosecuted out of 32,000 High Level Bridge lawbreakers
Oct 08 2009 | Today's News
JUST 62 motorists have been fined out of 32,000 caught on CCTV camera illegally driving across a landmark bridge in the last 15 months, a Journal investigation has discovered. Read
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Ouston postmaster threatened by gunman
Oct 08 2009 | Today's News
A VILLAGE postmaster saw off a masked raider despite being threatened with a gun. Read
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Pupils get lessons on how to become radio stars
Oct 08 2009 | Today's News
A GROUP of children planning their own radio station took a look at how the professionals do it. Read
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Suspected benefit fraud gang cracked
Oct 08 2009 | Today's News
SUSPECTED members of an organised crime gang have been arrested in connection with an alleged £750,000 fraud. Read
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Sanctuary Wildlife Care Centre receives £18,000 in donations
Oct 08 2009 | Today's News
EFFORTS are underway to save a closure threatened animal sanctuary facing the axe because of falling visitor numbers. Read
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14th Haltwhistle Walking Festival starts tomorrow
Oct 08 2009 | Today's News
ALMOST 500 people have signed up for a Northumbrian walking festival which begins tomorrow. Read
