Apr
2010
Articles from 20th Apr 2010
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Son of woman killed by cannibal breaches Asbo on first day
Apr 20 2010 | Today's News
THE son of a woman murdered by a cannibal killer has breached a behaviour order – barring him from setting foot in Durham City – a day after he was given the ban. Read
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Plessey Road First School records shared with Woodhorn Museum
Apr 20 2010 | Today's News
FASCINATING records detailing life at a Northumberland school more than 100 years ago are being made available to researchers thanks to a group of dedicated amateur historians. Read
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Arsonists locked up for £140,000 attack
Apr 20 2010 | Today's News
TWO fire raisers who caused £140,000 worth of damage to seven coaches in a Bonfire Night arson attack were beginning two-year sentences last night. Read
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Newcastle University awarded cash for breast cancer research
Apr 20 2010 | Today's News
ASCIENTIST in the North East has been awarded a grant of £90,000 for pioneering research into halting the spread of breast cancer. Read
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Newcastle University awarded cash for breast cancer research
Apr 20 2010 | Today's News
A SCIENTIST in the North East has been awarded a grant of £90,000 for pioneering research into halting the spread of breast cancer. Read
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New boss aiming to boost 'vibrant' Tyneside
Apr 20 2010 | Today's News
THE new boss at one of the region’s key marketing agencies has outlined her priorities for the future. Read
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Labour Manifesto for the region launched
Apr 20 2010 | Today's News
LABOUR unveiled its manifesto for the region yesterday with a series of pledges aimed at shoring up support in its North East heartland. Read
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Hopes high that the lockdown on flights will end
Apr 20 2010 | Today's News
REPORTS of a new ash cloud heading last night towards Britain dampened hopes raised earlier that the five-day flights lockdown in the North East was about to end. Read
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Schools and hospitals affected as staff are stranded abroad
Apr 20 2010 | Today's News
SCHOOLS and hospitals across the region had to call in extra help yesterday as teachers and health staff were caught up in the volcanic crisis. Read
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Apology issued by E.ON after row over Wooler Farmway shop bill
Apr 20 2010 | Today's News
A POWER company has apologised after sending bailiffs to change the locks of a business in the North to which it had never supplied power. Read
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Probe launched as ambulance crashes into car on A1
Apr 20 2010 | Today's News
AN investigation has been launched after an ambulance on an emergency call collided with a car on the A1 in Northumberland and overturned. Read
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Repair work at Shittleheugh Bastle unveiled to ancestor
Apr 20 2010 | Today's News
FAMILY history researcher Rodney Clark got the best of all presents yesterday when his ancestral home was unwrapped. Read
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Personal budgets rejected by former day care centre users
Apr 20 2010 | Today's News
VULNERABLE people whose cherished day centres were controversially closed have shunned the offer of personal budgets in favour of sticking with traditional care. Read
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Wild horses drag artist to win unique prize
Apr 20 2010 | Today's News
IT was horses for courses as a North East student won the opportunity to exhibit his work at a top English Heritage art exhibition. Read
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Train drivers' union plans East Coast Main Line bid
Apr 20 2010 | Today's News
TRAIN drivers running East Coast services are to put a bid together to own the route. The train drivers union Aslef is planning to bid to run the East Coast Main Line as a not-for-profit business. Read
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Charity wants sponsorship for new bird nests
Apr 20 2010 | Today's News
A NATURE charity is launching its annual nest box scheme and inviting local people to get involved. Read
