Dec
2009
Articles from 15th Dec 2009
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Book uncovers the dawn of football history
Dec 15 2009 | Today's News
HISTORY goes back a long way in Corbridge as the tens of thousands of annual visitors to the Northumberland village's extensive Roman remains will testify. Read
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Newcastle teacher falls to death in cliff rescue bid
Dec 15 2009 | Today's News
A HERO teacher was killed after plunging 70ft while desperately trying to rescue a fellow climber on an icy path in Scotland. Read
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A sailor's return
Dec 15 2009 | Today's News
ROYAL Navy sailors were welcomed home for Christmas yesterday after a record-breaking drugs seizure during their six-month deployment to the Caribbean. Read
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Nissan says battery plant still on track
Dec 15 2009 | Today's News
NISSAN last night insisted a project designed to bring manufacturing jobs to the North East is on track, despite concerns over the Government's help for the car industry. Read
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Jailed Durham park keeper faces cash demand
Dec 15 2009 | Today's News
POLICE are applying to claim thousands of pounds from a park keeper who dealt cocaine from his home. Read
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Fame will not spoil X Factor winner Joe McElderry
Dec 15 2009 | Today's News
FRIENDS and family of X Factor star Joe McElderry last night said he would remain calm despite his new-found superstar status and near-certain Christmas No1. Read
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Church music tunes change over centuries
Dec 15 2009 | Today's News
SHEPHERDS have changed their tune more than once while watching their flocks at night, new research has found. Read
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North East councils say they'll not slip up on salt
Dec 15 2009 | Today's News
NORTH East councils are well prepared for icy roads this winter, despite half of UK authorities falling short in salt stocks. Read
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Parents fury at plan for lessons in home
Dec 15 2009 | Today's News
PARENTS who educate their children at home have signed a petition against "degrading" Government plans that they say would treat them like criminals. Read
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Newcastle travellers advised on British Airways strikes
Dec 15 2009 | Today's News
MORE than a million passengers were facing Christmas travel misery last night as British Airways cabin crew announced a 12-day strike in a bitter row over jobs, pay and working conditions. Read
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March date for key railway report
Dec 15 2009 | Today's News
THE North East faces another three-month wait to discover whether it will be linked into a new high-speed rail link from London. Read
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Businesses offered help to take renewable route
Dec 15 2009 | Today's News
BUSINESSES can take advantage of a free consultancy service to help them go green. Read
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New courses prove a success, naturally
Dec 15 2009 | Today's News
COURSES examining the nature of the region are flourishing in Newcastle after a successful launch. Read
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Dame Allan's Schools pupils sing up for Sir Bobby's foundation
Dec 15 2009 | Today's News
TALENTED pupils sang their hearts out to bring festive cheer to cancer patients and remember Sir Bobby Robson. Read
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Students land key roles at Newcastle airport
Dec 15 2009 | Today's News
THESE airport ambassadors are doing their bit to promote the North East to tens of thousands of visitors to the region. Read
