Jan
2010
Articles from 7th Jan 2010
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Fisherman dies as cliff collapses into sea
Jan 07 2010 | Today's News
A SEA fisherman was killed last night after a cliff collapse left him buried under tons of rock – despite a race against time by rescuers to free him as the incoming tide rose perilously close the accident scene. Read
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Brown says he is ‘relaxed’ as plot flounders
Jan 07 2010 | Today's News
THE latest challenge to Gordon Brown’s leadership appeared to be fizzling out last night after only a handful of MPs backed a call for him to face a secret ballot. Read
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Whittonstall opencast coal fight wins backing
Jan 07 2010 | Today's News
VILLAGERS fighting plans for an opencast site have been boosted by the support of a campaign group. Read
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Lib Dems defend rise in Newcastle council tax
Jan 07 2010 | Today's News
A TAX hike for Tyneside residents will come despite fears it will make almost no difference to spending levels. Read
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Staff struggle in as region's firms keep going
Jan 07 2010 | Today's News
SNOW-hit businesses have said they are just about coping – but warned they cannot struggle on forever. Read
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Parents unhappy at North East school closures
Jan 07 2010 | Today's News
PARENTS and business groups have hit out after school closures disrupted work for thousands of parents yesterday. Read
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No end in sight to North East snow misery
Jan 07 2010 | Today's News
THE North East suffered another day of mayhem as further snowstorms hit the region and wreaked havoc on transport networks. Read
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Businessman praises pioneering knee operation
Jan 07 2010 | Today's News
PIONEERING knee surgery is being spearheaded by a North East hospital. Spire Washington Hospital in Sunderland is using a computer to guarantee perfectly aligned joints, enabling patients to return home earlier following less demanding physiotherapy. Read
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New study looks to improve things for elders
Jan 07 2010 | Today's News
A STUDY is to be unveiled on how homes and neighbourhoods can be made to better cater for a rapidly-ageing population. Read
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Toddler has hope for future thanks to kindness
Jan 07 2010 | Today's News
A TODDLER who faced being permanently disfigured by a rare medical condition has been given hope after community spirit helped her get treatment which had been denied by the NHS. Read
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Mamma Mia! brings £4m benefit to Newcastle
Jan 07 2010 | Today's News
THE financial benefit brought into the region by hit musical Mamma Mia! could top £4m, tourism chiefs say. Read
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Longhirst villagers lose fight over wind mast
Jan 07 2010 | Today's News
A WIND monitoring mast will be in place on land near Longhirst, north of Morpeth for a further three years, despite protests. Read
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Chris Jarvie: Help me fight cancer drug battle
Jan 07 2010 | Today's News
A FORMER soldier who is battling to get life-saving cancer drugs on the NHS is making a final call for people to support his campaign. Read
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New group gives Northumberland young people a voice
Jan 07 2010 | Today's News
YOUNGSTERS in Northumberland villages are set to benefit from a new group. Read
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Knee patient Stan Lamb praises new operation
Jan 07 2010 | Today's News
PIONEERING knee surgery which uses a computer to guarantee perfectly aligned joints is being spearheaded by Spire Washington Hospital in Sunderland. Read
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Prof Paul Younger awarded honorary doctorate
Jan 07 2010 | Today's News
A PROFESSOR from the North East, whose groundbreaking work has seen communities around the world provided with supplies of clean water, has been given a prestigious honour. Read
