Jan
2010
Articles from 21st Jan 2010
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Schoolgirl swaps Haltwhistle for Buenos Aires slums
Jan 21 2010 | Today's News
ARMED gangs, shadowy slums and the stifling tropical sun are no match for intrepid adventurer Naomi Todd. Read
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New cuts proposed for Northumberland, but more may come
Jan 21 2010 | Today's News
A NEW £18.4m package of budget cuts is being proposed by council leaders in Northumberland, as they await a crucial Government decision which could potentially leave them having to save a further £10m. Read
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Tax will rise because of care package funding gap
Jan 21 2010 | Today's News
FAMILIES in North Tyneside have been told they will have to pay more in tax to pay for a gap in the Government’s care package. Read
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Constable Stephen Mitchell held on seven rape charges
Jan 21 2010 | Today's News
A POLICE officer appeared in court yesterday charged with a string of sex offences, including seven rapes. Read
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Weather conditions to blame for train delays
Jan 21 2010 | Today's News
TRAIN operators have blamed recent extreme weather conditions for a dramatic fall in punctuality. Read
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Unemployment in North East rises by 7,000
Jan 21 2010 | Today's News
UNEMPLOYMENT rose by 7,000 in the North East last month – at the same time that it has fallen elsewhere in the country. Read
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Boost for Journal in regional TV news battle
Jan 21 2010 | Today's News
A BID by the owner of The Journal to transform one of the regions’ nightly news programmes has received a boost. Read
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Photographer David Lawson cleared of bullying claims
Jan 21 2010 | Today's News
A PHOTOGRAPHER to royalty and the stars has told of his year of “torment” after he was last night cleared of bullying a young prodigy about her weight. Read
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Uncertain future for emergency helicopter service
Jan 21 2010 | Today's News
GOVERNMENT plans to change regional helicopter search and rescue cover remain unclear despite ministers wanting to introduce changes from next year. Read
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Postal voting is under fire after ‘fraud’ claim
Jan 21 2010 | Today's News
THE “vast proportion” of postal votes cast have been fraudulent, a top Tory has suggested. Read
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Concerns for elderly as Durham care home closures push on
Jan 21 2010 | Today's News
ELDERLY residents could end up receiving a poorer standard of care as plans to close several homes in County Durham push ahead. Read
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Waygood Gallery chairman resists call to resign
Jan 21 2010 | Today's News
THE operators of a controversial art gallery could be removed from the project after its chairman resisted calls to resign. Read
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Row erupts over 'small road craters' in Northumberland
Jan 21 2010 | Today's News
A ROW has erupted in Northumberland over the action being taken to tackle the plague of potholes which is facing drivers following the recent big freeze. Read
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Huddersfield Giants rugby stars quizzed over Newcastle rape claims
Jan 21 2010 | Today's News
SIX Super League rugby players have been arrested and questioned on suspicion of raping a Tyneside woman. Read
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Death of David Stephenson blamed on a lack of basic safety
Jan 21 2010 | Today's News
AN accident which killed a Northumberland man was caused by failure to follow “the most basic of safety principles,” an investigation has concluded. Read
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Clergyman buys Ho Sanderson's luxurious Eshott Hall
Jan 21 2010 | Today's News
THE opulent family home of a prominent North East businessman has been bought by a clergyman-turned-entrepreneur who acquired a neighbouring country estate in Northumberland two years ago. Read
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Snow takes toll on owls as population hits a low
Jan 21 2010 | Today's News
LONG-lying snow cover has taken its toll of barn owls in Northumberland. Barn owls have been slowly recovering after hitting a population low 20 years ago . Read
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Amazing response to sale of Newton Hall treasures
Jan 21 2010 | Today's News
THE sale of the contents of a “time capsule” Northumbrian mansion made double the expected total in London yesterday. Read
