Dec
2009
Articles from 9th Dec 2009
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Haltwhistle farmer injured in fall down disued mine shaft
Dec 09 2009 | Today's News
AFARMER is lucky to be alive after he fell down a disused mine shaft beneath his land. Read
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£60m aid package agreed for Teesside
Dec 09 2009 | Today's News
A £60m Government package to tackle the loss of 1,700 jobs as a result of the mothballing of the Corus steel plant on Teesside was unveiled yesterday. Read
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Lowry sketch fetches tidy sum for brave boy’s family
Dec 09 2009 | Today's News
IT took more than 50 years, but John Waldie got his reward yesterday for not crying as a boy when a door swung back and hit him in the face. Read
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Sunderland soldier John Amer killed in blast is repatriated
Dec 09 2009 | Today's News
THE body of a Sunderland soldier who was killed in an explosion as he tried to save a wounded colleague in Afghanistan has been repatriated. Read
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Townspeople salute heroes of Royal Regiment of Fusiliers
Dec 09 2009 | Today's News
UNION Jacks lined the streets and cheers filled the air as battle-hardened North East soldiers staged a traditional homecoming parade. Read
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Letter confirms Bank of England tried to close Northern Rock
Dec 09 2009 | Today's News
THE Bank of England tried to force Northern Rock out of business in 2007 and was only stopped by North East pressure, it was claimed last night. Read
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New Year carnival planned for Newcastle City Centre
Dec 09 2009 | Today's News
MORE than 10,000 people are expected to watch New Year celebrations in Newcastle City Centre as spectacular festivities herald the arrival of 2010. Read
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Calls to cut carbon by linking North with high speed rail line
Dec 09 2009 | Today's News
BRITAIN must build a new high-speed rail network connecting with the North East to cut carbon emissions, a consortium of cities has declared. Read
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New website brings the whole region into focus
Dec 09 2009 | Today's News
WHEREVER you live, from today you can find figures and reports charting the performance of councils, schools, heath services, fire and police in your area. Read
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Eco-village plan meets resistance
Dec 09 2009 | Today's News
DEFIANT residents have vowed to oppose plans for a “pointless and destructive” eco-village in their midst. Read
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Family's tribute to road smash victim Liam Hawley
Dec 09 2009 | Today's News
GRIEVING relatives last night paid tribute to a ‘one in a million’ teenager who was killed in a car crash in Northumberland. Read
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CPS promises to look again at Jordan Maddison case
Dec 09 2009 | Today's News
TWO teenage bullies chased a 12-year-old school boy moments before his death, an inquest heard yesterday. Read
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Blackspot crash victim is named by authorities
Dec 09 2009 | Today's News
A MAN killed in a one-car smash at a notorious Northumberland blackspot was named yesterday by police. Read
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Car deals available to aid jobseekers
Dec 09 2009 | Today's News
JOBSEEKERS in Northumberland who can’t take up employment opportunities because of transport problems are being offered help by a pioneering project that literally puts them on the road to success. Read
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Dr Charles Modica receives honorary degree
Dec 09 2009 | Today's News
HE founded a Caribbean university - and has been honoured in the North East for his global achievements. Read
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Test is on for new flood defences in North village
Dec 09 2009 | Today's News
A FLOOD-hit community will be at the centre of a trial run today for measures to help prevent a repeat. Read
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Smart way to try cars of the future
Dec 09 2009 | Today's News
MOTORISTS got a chance to view the future of motoring yesterday as a fleet of electric cars came to the region. Read
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Police Chief Mike Craik tells of battle with crime underworld
Dec 09 2009 | Today's News
ONE of Britain’s most senior police officer has revealed the secret war against organised crime. Read
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Facebook tormentors made life hell for Beth Ellis
Dec 09 2009 | Today's News
CYBER bullies set up an online hate campaign against a schoolgirl and invited classmates to watch as they beat her up. Read
