Oct
2009
Articles from 15th Oct 2009
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Backing for Black Cats’ World Cup bid
Oct 15 2009 | Today's News
MOVES to bring World Cup football to Wearside now span the North’s footballing community. Read
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David Clelland MP furious at continued expenses row
Oct 15 2009 | Today's News
A TYNESIDE MP has blasted moves to force him to repay expense claims linked to his second home as an “outrage”. Read
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Alan Shearer to be patron of Sir Bobby Robson's charity
Oct 15 2009 | Today's News
FOOTBALL hero Alan Shearer will today stage an emotional meeting with Sir Bobby Robson’s family as he is unveiled as the patron of the legendary manager’s cancer charity. Read
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Tesco boss Sir Terry Leahy slams country's schools
Oct 15 2009 | Today's News
WHEN Tesco boss Sir Terry Leahy slammed the state of the country’s schools, his words would have had more resonance than those of many other middle-aged business leaders. Read
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Pressure mounts to keep Newcastle Brown Ale on Tyneside
Oct 15 2009 | Today's News
BREWERY bosses are coming under pressure from Parliament to keep the production of Newcastle Brown Ale on Tyneside. Read
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Fight on to convince Treasury over £100m European jobs fund
Oct 15 2009 | Today's News
A BATTLE is on to convince Treasury officials not to delay a £100m European jobs and energy fund for the North East. Read
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Lord Mandelson slammed by North MP Dave Anderson
Oct 15 2009 | Today's News
BUSINESS Secretary Lord Mandelson yesterday came under fire in the Commons from a North MP over his handling of the impending national postal strike. Read
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Two bullying West Rainton parish councillors banned
Oct 15 2009 | Today's News
APPALLING behaviour by two parish councillors was condemned last night as it was revealed how they harangued a colleague who was mourning his wife and even questioned the £20 cost of a wreath. Read
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Wingate, County Durham is car crime blackspot
Oct 15 2009 | Today's News
A COUNTY Durham village is one of the country’s top car crime areas, new figures have revealed. Read
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Events give glimpse into future
Oct 15 2009 | Today's News
A SERIES of free events will help North East businesses and organisations understand the implications of climate change and help them plan for the future. Read
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We can fill the gap in caring
Oct 15 2009 | Today's News
ACHARITY which operates three day centres for elderly and disabled people says it can help fill a gap in traditional care provision caused by the likely closure of seven council-run centres in Northumberland. Read
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Carol Grayson wins award for contaminated blood campaigning
Oct 15 2009 | Today's News
A WIDOW who was pivotal in securing an inquiry into the contaminated blood scandal has won a top international award for her work. Read
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Standard of care in North rated best in the country
Oct 15 2009 | Today's News
NORTH healthcare has been rated the best in the country. Ratings released today by independent watchdog the Care Quality Commission (CQC) show the quality of NHS services in the North East. Read
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John Leslie writes Robert Stephenson tribute song
Oct 15 2009 | Today's News
CELEBRATIONS of the life of North East railway pioneer Robert Stephenson have inspired singer songwriter John Leslie to pen a new track. Read
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Warning over job security on Metro
Oct 15 2009 | Today's News
METRO staff will see their job security put at risk if the service is handed to a private company, union leaders have warned. Read
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Parents face warning if children seen drinking
Oct 15 2009 | Today's News
POLICE warned parents they could face a child protection investigation if their children are caught drinking on the street. Read
