Nov
2009
Articles from 19th Nov 2009
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Alnwick Castle continues to attract visitors
Nov 19 2009 | Today's News
ONE of the region’s top visitor attractions has recorded an increase in visitor numbers, despite the economic downturn. Read
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Awards snapped up by North East photographers
Nov 19 2009 | Today's News
TWO photographers from the region have snapped up prestigious awards in a national competition. Read
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Petition made to protect Stanley town centre
Nov 19 2009 | Today's News
WITH a large Asda supermarket, car parks, a Seventies-style indoor bowls centre and a new bus station dominating its town centre, even its most ardent supporters would be pushed to call Stanley attractive. Read
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Firefighter to be rewarded for his bravery
Nov 19 2009 | Today's News
A HERO firefighter who rescued an elderly disabled woman from her burning home has been rewarded for his bravery. Read
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Heavy rain causes chaos to parts of the region
Nov 19 2009 | Today's News
TORRENTIAL rain brought flood chaos to the North East, yesterday. Read
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Brown begins his battle to stay in power in earnest
Nov 19 2009 | Today's News
GORDON Brown yesterday fired the starter’s gun on the general election campaign with pledges to expand free care for the elderly and to give children the legal right to a good education. Read
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High-class call girl reveals hidden links to North
Nov 19 2009 | Today's News
THE high-class prostitute whose memoirs were turned into a television series is a former Newcastle University researcher, she has revealed. Read
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Northern Rock Foundation slashes wage bill
Nov 19 2009 | Today's News
ACCOUNTS released by the Northern Rock’s charitable foundation reveal fresh concerns about its future. Read
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Armed robbers strike at Prudhoe Spar shop
Nov 19 2009 | Today's News
DETECTIVES were last night hunting armed robbers who held-up a Northumberland supermarket. Read
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Fate of council jobs discovered this week
Nov 19 2009 | Today's News
THOUSANDS of staff across Northumberland will find out on Friday what impact massive council cuts will have on their jobs. Read
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Drivers fined in High Level Bridge clampdown
Nov 19 2009 | Today's News
POLICE have launched a crackdown on drivers illegally using the High Level Bridge after an investigation by The Journal revealed thousands were flouting the rules and getting away with it. Read
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Drunken worker ran over family at Haggerston Castle
Nov 19 2009 | Today's News
A WORKER at a Northumberland holiday park ran over a young family who were staying at the site after getting behind the wheel of his car when drunk, a court heard yesterday. Read
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Cuts may put iconic Armstrong building in danger
Nov 19 2009 | Today's News
CUTS to university funding could leave one of Newcastle’s most iconic building under threat. Read
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Newcastle tops Greenest cities table
Nov 19 2009 | Today's News
NEWCASTLE has topped a table of Britain’s greenest cities. The city was voted the best for factors like air quality, household rubbish and the impact that services, housing and transport have on the environment. Read
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Newcastle University's work wins a Queen's Prize
Nov 19 2009 | Today's News
THE role of Newcastle University as a leading centre for research into ageing was recognised last night by a major award. Read
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Role of a female Reiver is explored
Nov 19 2009 | Today's News
POET Pippa Little was drawn to the Border Ballads and their stories of the raiding Reiver clans and lawless times. Read
