Nov
2009
Articles from 4th Nov 2009
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Northern Rock ‘could have a future as a building society’
Nov 04 2009 | Today's News
THE Chancellor yesterday said he had “no difficulty” with a Northern Rock building society but warned the Government would not pay for it. Read
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St James' Park name lives on even if NUFC sponsor is found
Nov 04 2009 | Today's News
THE St James’ Park name will live on even if a sponsor is found for Newcastle United’s iconic stadium, the club’s managing director insisted last night. Read
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Auf Wiedersehen Pet stars sing Blaydon Races for Sir Bobby Robson
Nov 04 2009 | Today's News
AUF Wiedersehen, Pet stars Tim Healy, Kevin Whately and Jimmy Nail have been tunefully reunited in a very special tribute to Sir Bobby Robson. Read
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East Coast Main Line to come under public ownership in December
Nov 04 2009 | Today's News
THE East Coast Main Line rail is expected to officially come under public ownership on December 12. Read
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Museum plan for former PoW camp near Crook
Nov 04 2009 | Today's News
A CHARITY has been set up to raise almost £1m in an attempt to reopen a former Prisoner of War camp as a museum. Read
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Sunderland Empire sold as part of £90m ATG takeover deal
Nov 04 2009 | Today's News
THE Sunderland Empire was sold as part of a £90m deal announced yesterday. Read
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Morpeth Farmers’ Market to celebrate 10th anniversary
Nov 04 2009 | Today's News
A POPULAR market showcasing some of Northumberland’s finest delicacies is set to celebrate a landmark anniversary this weekend. Read
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Metal Dave sculptures on display at Tynemouth Station
Nov 04 2009 | Today's News
MAKE no bones about it, the latest display at a Tyneside station is enough to stop passengers in their tracks. Read
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Antiques Roadshow star's treasures set for auction
Nov 04 2009 | Today's News
TREASURES belonging to a BBC Antiques Roadshow star are set to raise a quarter of a million pounds when they are auctioned. Read
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Teaching assistant David Johnson cleared of assault
Nov 04 2009 | Today's News
A TEACHING assistant who kicked shut a classroom door, breaking the finger of a disobedient student, was cleared of assault yesterday. Read
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Pay freeze threat for Northumberland County Council workers
Nov 04 2009 | Today's News
A PAY freeze could be forced on to 12,000 council staff as county bosses look to cut costs. Read
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Air passenger tax ‘hinders efforts to see off recession’
Nov 04 2009 | Today's News
THE Government has been told it picked the worst possible time to introduce new air taxes. Read
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Seaham GP Graeme Angus wins Wine Challenge award
Nov 04 2009 | Today's News
ENGLISH doctor turned master wine-maker Graeme Angus could have incurred the grapes of wrath by beating the French at their own game in their own land. Read
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Tennis prodigy Daniel Bennett hits top spot in UK rankings
Nov 04 2009 | Today's News
COULD this young tennis ace be the Andy Murray or Tim Henman of the future? Read
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Double rapist Leslie Malcolm sues Frankland prison for £50,000
Nov 04 2009 | Today's News
A RAPIST serving a life sentence is suing for up to £50,000 after claiming a lack of open air exercise at a North East jail breached his human rights. Read
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Warkworth residents plagued by BNP graffiti
Nov 04 2009 | Today's News
RESIDENTS living in a quiet village have been plagued by graffiti branding them racists. Read
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Environmentalist to take Grainger plc to tribunal over unfair dismissal
Nov 04 2009 | Today's News
AN environmentalist has won his fight to take his former Newcastle-based employer to tribunal on the grounds he was dismissed for his green views. Read
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Former shipyard MD Michael Pyman dies
Nov 04 2009 | Today's News
A RESPECTED former shipyard managing director has died, aged 84. Read
