May
2010
Articles from 27th May 2010
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Tribute to Cumbria bus crash teenagers
May 27 2010 | Today's News
GRIEVING families of the two teenagers killed in the Cumbria school bus crash have paid tributes to their loved ones. Read
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Cutbacks threaten free school dinners in Durham
May 27 2010 | Today's News
THE future of free school meals for tens of thousands of North pupils has been thrown into doubt following the change of government. Read
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Meningitis mum Vivienne Bell tells amazing survival story
May 27 2010 | Today's News
SHE came within moments of death, but today Vivienne Bell is embracing life and looking to the future after overcoming astonishing odds to beat meningitis, not once, but twice. Read
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Tributes paid to fatal car crash teacher Anthony McElrue
May 27 2010 | Today's News
A POPULAR schoolteacher was killed when his car ploughed into a tree as he drove to work. Read
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Minister Eric Pickles says we are in 'age of austerity'
May 27 2010 | Today's News
LOCAL Government Secretary Eric Pickles has accused Labour of a “burnt earth” spending policy and declared cuts will save the region from a devastating economic crisis. Read
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Charity runner Mark Allison breaks ankle in accident
May 27 2010 | Today's News
A MAN bidding to run across America in an epic trek has suffered a huge setback after breaking his ankle in a freak accident. Read
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Tourism board create Great Northumberland Picnic guide
May 27 2010 | Today's News
PEOPLE who relish the delights of al fresco eating during the summer months in England’s most northerly county can now draw inspiration from a definitive new guide. Read
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Stars donate items for Bubble Foundation UK auction
May 27 2010 | Today's News
LOCAL celebrities and sports stars have thrown their weight behind an online auction to help the Newcastle-based Bubble Foundation UK. Read
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Bid to fund trip for Palestinian pupils is launched
May 27 2010 | Today's News
THE premiere of a film documenting the visit to the North East of youngsters from a Palestinian refugee camp will mark the launch of a bid to repeat the feat. Read
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Newbiggin Artificial Stone company boss in arson enquiry
May 27 2010 | Today's News
POLICE were yesterday questioning the boss of a Northumberland stone-making company whose premises were severely damaged by a fierce blaze. Read
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Dame Allan School plans move to old hospital site
May 27 2010 | Today's News
PLANS by one of Newcastle’s oldest schools to take over a Victorian hospital site are set to be given the go-ahead. Read
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Jesmond history brought to life as book launched
May 27 2010 | Today's News
A NEW book on Jesmond was launched yesterday and dedicated to one of the Newcastle suburb’s most colourful characters. Read
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Decision imminent on new vision for Newgate Street centre
May 27 2010 | Today's News
A DECISION is imminent on a £200m scheme which would see a 1960s shopping centre razed. Read
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Thieves wreck dad's bike ride tribute to son Gino Terrone
May 27 2010 | Today's News
A GRIEVING father has spoken of his anger after thieves ruined a tribute to his son. Read
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Gayle Bloomfield's hope for Paralympics dressage glory
May 27 2010 | Today's News
A RIDER who vowed she would never get back in the saddle after becoming crippled by multiple sclerosis is now on the road to Paralympic glory. Read
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Poetry Boxing event at Saville Exchange packs a punch
May 27 2010 | Today's News
MIXING boxing with poetry will prove a knockout combination, arts chiefs believe. Read
