Dec
2009
Articles from 14th Dec 2009
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Fears emerge over plans for Gateshead conference centre
Dec 14 2009 | Today's News
FUNDING fears have emerged over plans to create an £80m conference centre in Gateshead. Read
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Joe McElderry wins X Factor
Dec 14 2009 | Today's News
TEENAGER Joe McElderry is no longer the X Factor hopeful - after winning the contest in emotional scenes last night. Read
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Safeguarding rules eased after protest
Dec 14 2009 | Today's News
PARENTS wanting to volunteer with children's groups will still face a mountain of paperwork and checks despite a partial U-Turn by the Government. Read
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Protest at Twinings' latest move
Dec 14 2009 | Today's News
TEA company Twinings has sparked a Parliamentary outcry with plans to shut down its Tyneside factory and move jobs abroad. Read
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Leaders in row after standards fall back
Dec 14 2009 | Today's News
THE new super-council in Northumberland has been sharply criticised after Government watchdogs downgraded their assessment of service standards. Read
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Tories pledge to scrap airline tax
Dec 14 2009 | Today's News
A DAMAGING airline tax would be scrapped by a Conservative Government. But the Tories say they will introduce their own per-plane tax to offer "real environmental incentives". Read
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Centre's backer says opponents are barking up wrong tree
Dec 14 2009 | Today's News
PLANS to turn a residents' club over to a local Islamic group have come under fire from dog-lovers who say the move would upset their pets. Read
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European tourists give the North a huge boost
Dec 14 2009 | Today's News
EUROPEAN tourists have handed Tyneside an unexpected financial boost. Since October thousands of Dutch visitors have flocked to Newcastle and Gateshead to splash their cash in stores, bars and restaurants. Read
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Allendale residents hoping for lottery cash to help green bid
Dec 14 2009 | Today's News
A VILLAGE is stepping up its bid to win lottery backing for its big green idea. Read
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A heavy-handed solution to problem of obesity?
Dec 14 2009 | Today's News
HEALTH bosses and parents are increasingly at odds over how seriously weight concerns should be taken for growing children. Health reporter HELEN RAE looks at the response to the latest initiative – measuring youngsters at school and reporting the findings back to parents Read
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Weardale Railway revival could be fuelled by coal
Dec 14 2009 | Today's News
PLANS to ferry coal along the tracks of a tourist railway in County Durham are being unveiled today. Read
