Nov
2009
Articles from 5th Nov 2009
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Live coverage of the Queen's visit to Newcastle
Nov 05 2009 | Today's News
THE Journal brought you live coverage of the Royal Visit on Friday. Read
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Records of First World War servicemen published
Nov 05 2009 | Today's News
RELATIVES of First World War servicemen can now find out more about their heroic ancestors. Read
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Plans to axe day care centres given the go-ahead
Nov 05 2009 | Today's News
CONTROVERSIAL plans to axe seven cherished day centres in Northumberland were rubber-stamped last night. Read
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North hit hard as number of homes worth £1m falls
Nov 05 2009 | Today's News
THE number of homes worth more than £1m has fallen by a third during the past two years, with the North East hardest hit, new research showed. Read
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Lecturer Trevor Jackson facing jail after admitting sex with teen girl
Nov 05 2009 | Today's News
A DISGRACED lecturer has been warned he will face a lengthy prison sentence after admitting repeatedly abusing a teenage girl. Read
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Hartford Hall residents promised council help after developers hit administration
Nov 05 2009 | Today's News
FAMILIES living on an unfinished upmarket estate have been promised council help after their housing developers were placed into administration. Read
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Newcastle man David Coxon for admits part in cocaine operation
Nov 05 2009 | Today's News
A DRUG smuggler from Newcastle has admitted being part of an operation to bring millions of pounds of cocaine to Britain. Read
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Remembrance Day round up of the region’s memorial services
Nov 05 2009 | Today's News
THOUSANDS across the North East will wear their poppies with pride this weekend as sombre events are held to mark Remembrance Day. Read
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Diabetes treatment changes life of Graham Thompson
Nov 05 2009 | Today's News
A REVOLUTIONARY treatment for diabetes has transformed the life of a long-time sufferer of the condition. Read
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Ant empire to be protected in Holystone Wood
Nov 05 2009 | Today's News
AN ant “empire” is to be protected as a major project starts to remodel a Northumbrian woodland. Read
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Spike Reid to tell of Land Rover global trip
Nov 05 2009 | Today's News
A NORTH East graduate, who embarked on a daring expedition circumnavigating the globe in a Land Rover, is to share his exciting experiences at an event at his old university. Read
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Police in Durham put drug arrests up in lights
Nov 05 2009 | Today's News
POLICE who arrested eight suspected drug dealers staged their own light show last night to highlight their achievement – and to warn other dealers they were on their case. Read
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Newcastle College students dream up eco-friendly designs
Nov 05 2009 | Today's News
TREES and grass growing around the Monument, solar-powered LED lights and stackable glass bottles that can be turned into tables. Read
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Dredger delivered for Tyne Tunnel trench work
Nov 05 2009 | Today's News
CREATING the underwater river trench for the new Tyne Tunnel will start on Monday following the arrival in the river of the cutter suction dredger Vesalius yesterday. Read
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North East MPs split on Kelly Report expenses system
Nov 05 2009 | Today's News
NORTH MPs were divided last night on radical changes to the controversial Commons expenses system. Read
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Wansbeck General wind turbine produces no power for two years
Nov 05 2009 | Today's News
For more wind farm stories, see our special section at www.journallive.co.uk/windfarms Read
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Study into bio-refinery site starts
Nov 05 2009 | Today's News
A FEASIBILITY study has started into plans for a plant on Teesside to convert biodegradable household and commercial wastes into carbon neutral road transport fuel and clean electricity. Read
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Tragic teen smothered to death, tests reveal
Nov 05 2009 | Today's News
TEENAGER Ashleigh Hall was smothered to death, a second post mortem has revealed. Read
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Heatherslaw Light Railway handed cash for new steam locomotive
Nov 05 2009 | Today's News
IT’S full steam ahead for one of the North East’s most picturesque tourist railways after a cash boost. Read
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North Tyneside cash crisis puts future of Whitley Bay Dome at risk
Nov 05 2009 | Today's News
THE extent of the “financial meltdown” facing a North East council has emerged as a multi-million pound overspend puts the future of the famous Whitley Bay Dome at risk. Read
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Brazen thief David Richardson stole priest's car
Nov 05 2009 | Today's News
A BRAZEN thief has been jailed after stealing a priest’s car from outside his church. Read
