Dec
2009
Articles from 10th Dec 2009
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Shot businessman Brian Ferguson jailed for drug plot
Dec 10 2009 | Today's News
A WEALTHY businessman shot in an underworld hit was yesterday behind bars for his part in a £5m drug plot. Read
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Future of hall to become clear as sale nears
Dec 10 2009 | Today's News
THE family home of a prominent North East businessman is on the point of being sold five months after his companies were put into administration. Read
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Enchanted Parks event lights up Christmas
Dec 10 2009 | Today's News
THE 12 days of Christmas may not officially kick off for a while yet. Read
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We have to follow the Dutch air tax example
Dec 10 2009 | Today's News
AN airline that campaigned for Dutch air taxes to be scrapped says the UK Government will seriously damage regional airports if it presses ahead with planned hikes to aviation duty. Read
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Sex attacker crept into woman’s home
Dec 10 2009 | Today's News
POLICE are hunting a sex attacker who raped a teenage girl after creeping into her home. Read
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More power for green revolution
Dec 10 2009 | Today's News
THE North East’s green energy revolution received a welcome boost as the Chancellor handed over £15m for the world’s largest wind turbine centre. Read
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Pre-budget report unveils more debt increases
Dec 10 2009 | Today's News
THE North East faces an economic battering after the Chancellor yesterday unveiled a pay cut for public sector workers coupled with tax increases. Read
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New hope for coal future as new mining method announced
Dec 10 2009 | Today's News
A NEW method of mining coal which could open the door to a billion-pound boost for the region looks set to be pioneered off the North East coast. Read
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Residents ignoring water meter plea
Dec 10 2009 | Today's News
ONLY a fifth of North East homes have water meters at a time the Environment Agency is calling for a massive expansion in the number of houses using the devices. Read
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Newcastle crowds honour our soldier heroes
Dec 10 2009 | Today's News
CHEERS rang out and Union jacks lined the streets as North East soldiers returning from Afghanistan were given a hero’s welcome. Read
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Oaklands Day Centre holds last ever Christmas party
Dec 10 2009 | Today's News
FESTIVE cheer was tinged with sadness yesterday as an adult day centre held its last Christmas party before closure. Read
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New fears as wind turbines planned
Dec 10 2009 | Today's News
FIFTEEN more wind turbines are to be built in County Durham despite claims by an MP they were in danger of “swamping” parts of the county. Read
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Tony Jeffries stays true to his roots
Dec 10 2009 | Today's News
FORMER Olympic boxer Tony Jeffries has decided to stay loyal to his roots and continue to highlight his Wearside background. Read
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Lord Clark logs off after eight years in charge
Dec 10 2009 | Today's News
A FORMER Tyneside MP marked his retirement this week by toppling two trees. Read
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Brave mum Karen Gault loses long cancer battle
Dec 10 2009 | Today's News
A MUM whose brave battle with cancer touched the region’s hearts has lost her fight for life. Read
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Graduates get plenty of food for thought
Dec 10 2009 | Today's News
THERE was plenty of food for thought as organisers pondered how to celebrate a special farming anniversary. Read
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Stunning library picks up another award
Dec 10 2009 | Today's News
ANOTHER chapter was added last night to the success story that is Newcastle’s £24m city centre library. Read
