Oct
2009
Articles from 10th Oct 2009
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Father of soldier killed in Iraq brands Tony Blair "a liar and coward"
Oct 10 2009 | Today's News
THE father of a North East serviceman killed in Iraq last night said former Prime Minister Tony Blair must have had "the skin of an elephant" as he sat near grieving relatives at a memorial service for the victims of the conflict. Read
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Plans drawn up to revamp Newgate Street, Newcastle
Oct 10 2009 | Today's News
A CITY centre eyesore is earmarked for demolition as part of a £100m redevelopment which would create at least 600 jobs. Read
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Emma Charlton in court over cancer fraud charges
Oct 10 2009 | Today's News
A WOMAN appeared in court yesterday charged with fleecing her grandmother and fiancé out of £160,000. Read
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Spanish police arrest Brian Smith in connection with Diana Dyson murder
Oct 10 2009 | Today's News
SPANISH police have arrested a Tyneside man who was accused of being a hired hitman in a gruesome Costa killing. Read
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Life of Robert Stephenson to be celebrated
Oct 10 2009 | Today's News
THE life and work of railways pioneer Robert Stephenson will be celebrated by a cathedral service on the 150th anniversary of his death on Monday. Read
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Sister of killed cyclist Eilidh Cairns lobbying Prime Minister
Oct 10 2009 | Today's News
THE sister of a woman killed after being knocked off her bike by a lorry is lobbying the Prime Minister to prevent further loss of life. Read
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Controversy over Darras Hall phone mast plans
Oct 10 2009 | Today's News
A FRESH row has blown up over plans by a telecoms giant to site a mobile phone mast in the heart of one of the region’s most up-market housing estates. Read
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A bright idea for Durham’s big UK City of Culture bid
Oct 10 2009 | Today's News
AN arts company famous for city centre spectaculars is to light up Durham as it steps up its campaign to be UK City of Culture. Read
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Moon crash experiment wasn’t a big hit
Oct 10 2009 | Today's News
IT had been billed as one of the most spectacular shows the universe has witnessed. However, last night a North East scientist who helped Nasa plan a dramatic bombing mission on the Moon admitted that highly-anticipated images of the event turned out to be “dull”. Read
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Drinkaware Trust leaflet encourages giving youngsters beer
Oct 10 2009 | Today's News
PARENTS in the North East are being encouraged to offer children as young as eight a drink of alcohol. Read
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Dr Julian Bromly given Star Award for mental health work
Oct 10 2009 | Today's News
A DOCTOR who is well respected for helping patients with mental health problems has been recognised for his work. Read
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Mountaineer Tony Hodson takes on Andes for charity
Oct 10 2009 | Today's News
A KEEN mountaineer is taking on one of his toughest challenges so far by climbing the world’s highest peak outside the Himalayas to raise funds for a forces charity. Read
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Re-hired Findus factory staff reveal fears over lower wages
Oct 10 2009 | Today's News
FORMER factory employees on Tyneside have voiced fears the same management team which cost them their jobs will soon be hiring staff on much lower wages. Read
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Scott Carpenter signs Australian pro water polo contract
Oct 10 2009 | Today's News
SPORTS star Scott Carpenter is more than a little concerned about what might go on Down Under when he flies to Melbourne. Read
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Curtain up for the RSC
Oct 10 2009 | Today's News
THE Royal Shakespeare Company’s 33rd season in Newcastle begins this month with new plays, new productions and a new person in charge. Read
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We want a clean and safe future, say youngsters
Oct 10 2009 | Today's News
THIS weekend 24-year-old Gemma Bone will be putting in a hard shift on the climate change front. Read
