Nov
2009
Articles from 20th Nov 2009
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Taking sides for a story of gang rivalry
Nov 20 2009 | Today's News
ONE of opera’s biggest names has been encouraging young people from two North East schools to get involved in gang rivalry this week - but purely in the name of entertainment. Read
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New career for pilot who cheated death
Nov 20 2009 | Today's News
A LUCKY pilot who cheated death three times has spoken of his new occupation – teaching others how to fly. Read
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Night classes in forensic science begin
Nov 20 2009 | Today's News
SUPER sleuths are to get the chance to test their little grey cells. Read
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Law firm shut as investigation starts
Nov 20 2009 | Today's News
A PROMINENT North East law firm has been shut down by the profession’s regulatory body after an investigation was launched into “suspected financial irregularities” involving two of its senior partners. Read
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£200m to be wiped off North economy
Nov 20 2009 | Today's News
MORE than £200m is to be wiped off the North East economy as Gateshead Council becomes the latest to announce massive cuts. Read
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Court hears Obafemi Martins was broke on £75,000 a week
Nov 20 2009 | Today's News
FORMER Newcastle United striker Obafemi Martins was constantly broke despite a £75,000 weekly salary, a High Court judge was told yesterday. Read
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Seven dead from swine flu in North
Nov 20 2009 | Today's News
REGIONAL figures show seven lives have been lost to swine flu since the pandemic took hold in the North East. Read
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New bid made to keep free parking in Northumberland
Nov 20 2009 | Today's News
ACTION taken to reduce the impact of car parking charges on recession-hit town centres across England has been seized on by campaigners fighting to retain free parking in part of Northumberland. Read
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'Journal TV' could go up against BBC
Nov 20 2009 | Today's News
LOCAL television news could soon be provided by The Journal after parent company, Trinity Mirror, teamed up with national news agency the Press Association and TV production company Ten Alps in a bid to bring a new pilot scheme to the North East. Read
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Emmerdale star Roxanne Pallett turns on Christmas lights
Nov 20 2009 | Today's News
WITH a flick of her magic wand panto princess Roxanne Pallett brought Christmas to Newcastle. Read
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Heavy rain causes flood chaos in Cumbria
Nov 20 2009 | Today's News
HEAVY rain battered Cumbria overnight as householders were warned of a high risk of flooding. Read
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Voyeur used camera to spy up skirts of women
Nov 20 2009 | Today's News
A SOCIAL worker who used a hidden camera to film up women’s skirts has been struck off the register. Read
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Calendar girls wear their wares
Nov 20 2009 | Today's News
TWO Northumberland women have come up with a ‘cheeky’ way of raising money for a cancer charity. Read
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Fat cat Socrates loses weight on new diet
Nov 20 2009 | Today's News
WEIGHING in at a whopping 22lbs, massive moggy Socrates takes the term “fat cat” to a whole new level. Read
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Red kite decline sees action plan implemented in North
Nov 20 2009 | Today's News
THE successful re-introduction of red kites to the North East has taken on increasing importance because of the huge decline of the bird in Europe. Read
