Oct
2009
Articles from 23rd Oct 2009
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Bullying was ignored at Waygood Gallery, tribunal told
Oct 23 2009 | Today's News
A TRIBUNAL has heard how art bosses allegedly ignored staff bullying so as not to put a £10m city regeneration project at risk. Read
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Holidaymaker Paul Thompson dies after fall on Zakynthos
Oct 23 2009 | Today's News
DISTRAUGHT family and friends are mourning the loss a Northumberland man who died following a tragic accident while on holiday in Greece. Read
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Historic buildings make North East people feel good
Oct 23 2009 | Today's News
HOW the North East’s heritage helps boost the quality of life in the region was revealed yesterday. Read
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Darlington Memorial Hospital criticised over William Cressey death
Oct 23 2009 | Today's News
THE FAMILY of a schoolboy who died after doctors failed to spot a killer disease will launch legal action, it emerged last night. Read
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Millions of letters stuck in Royal Mail postal strike
Oct 23 2009 | Today's News
MORE than five million items of mail remained unsorted in the North East last night as the postal strike hit families and businesses in the region. Read
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Tourism boost for North East as visitor numbers rise
Oct 23 2009 | Today's News
NEW figures show that so far this year visitor numbers to the North East have continued to rise and now look on track to break 2008’s record four million-plus. Read
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Recession hits North East communities hardest
Oct 23 2009 | Today's News
A MAJOR new study has revealed that communities in the North East are the among the worst hit by the recession in the country. Read
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Jobs not safe as cutbacks start to bite
Oct 23 2009 | Today's News
ALISTAIR Darling yesterday refused to rule out public sector job cuts in the North East. Read
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Tax on flying ‘helped us to maintain North jobs’
Oct 23 2009 | Today's News
A TAX on flying has been defended as necessary to raise cash to pay for the rescue of Northern Rock. Read
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Alastair Darling dreams of a new life for Northern Rock
Oct 23 2009 | Today's News
THE Chancellor has hailed Northern Rock as the potential “foundation of something bigger” taking on banking rivals short-changing consumers. Read
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Iain McElhone cleared of 'racist' banana jibe
Oct 23 2009 | Today's News
A FORMER councillor has been cleared of racially harassing an Asian shopkeeper while on a bus. Read
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Accused Stephen Johnson must return to Tenerife
Oct 23 2009 | Today's News
A NORTH East businessman accused of murdering a man on a Spanish holiday island has spoken of his struggle to adapt back to life at home. Read
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Family of Steven Atkinson appeal for information
Oct 23 2009 | Today's News
THE family of a brave schoolboy who beat cancer but was killed in a traffic accident have appealed for information on the moments leading up to his death. Read
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Photography for Little People helps divorcees celebrate
Oct 23 2009 | Today's News
WHEN Melanie Crow’s marriage broke down after 12 years, she found the perfect way to put the past behind her. Read
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Masterchef Daniel Graham cooks up recipe for top job
Oct 23 2009 | Today's News
MASTERCHEF star Daniel Graham was pipped to the winner’s title in last night’s final – but he still managed to land a dream job with double Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux. Read
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Consett academy plan opponents try new tactic
Oct 23 2009 | Today's News
CONTROVERSIAL plans for a £26m, 1,600-student academy which critics say will be built on green belt land face more opposition following an application for village green status on part of the proposed site. Read
