Jul
2010
Articles from 31st Jul 2010
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North teens letting booze go to their heads
Jul 31 2010 | Today's News
TEENAGERS who binge drink run a high risk of harming how their brains function later in life, North East experts have warned. Read
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Pensioners’ passes face axe in Metro cuts
Jul 31 2010 | Today's News
METRO passes for pensioners are likely to be scrapped as transport bosses prepare for multi-million pound funding cuts. Read
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Charging ahead in electric motor revolution
Jul 31 2010 | Today's News
SUPER-fast charging points are to be placed in the North East in a bid to convince motorists to buy electric vehicles. Read
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Police lauded for saving man from River Wear
Jul 31 2010 | Today's News
FOUR police officers who hauled a drowning man from a fast-flowing river yesterday are in line for a life-saving commendation. Read
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Taxing every plane will see our costs soar
Jul 31 2010 | Today's News
BRITISH Airways boss Willie Walsh has warned the coalition Government that regional air links will be hit by a new tax on flying. Read
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No jail for drunk driver on airfield runway
Jul 31 2010 | Today's News
A JUDGE yesterday showed mercy on a drunken motorist whose actions threatened the lives of parachutists and the pilot of a light aircraft. Read
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Son’s pride at the legacy Sir Bobby has left
Jul 31 2010 | Today's News
JULY 31 is a date firmly etched on the minds of all of Sir Bobby Robson’s family. After the former Newcastle United and England manager sadly passed away at his home in County Durham, his wife and sons have spent time grieving for the loving husband, dad and grandad and today each will remember him in their “own special way”. Read
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Thousands flock to Gateshead Flower Show
Jul 31 2010 | Today's News
FAMILIES flocked to one of the country’s biggest flower shows to enjoy a feast of entertainment as it opened yesterday. Read
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How Sir Bobby’s legacy lives on in cancer charity
Jul 31 2010 | Today's News
DURING the latter part of his life, Sir Bobby Robson worked hard towards a new goal of fighting cancer through his charity. Health Reporter HELEN RAE spoke to the oncologist who he helped set up a pioneering cancer trials research centre. Read
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Patients feeling benefit from Sir Bobby’s legacy
Jul 31 2010 | Today's News
SIR Bobby Robson’s off-pitch achievements are going from strength to strength with the foundation which bears his name. Read
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Job cuts at family firm Thompsons of Prudhoe
Jul 31 2010 | Today's News
A FAMILY business in Northumberland has told 67 workers that they are to lose their jobs. The redundancies were announced last night at Thompsons of Prudhoe after a month of talks and consultation. Read
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North visitor centres may close in parks cuts
Jul 31 2010 | Today's News
NATIONAL Park bosses have warned they may be forced to close visitor centres as funding cuts bite. Read
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Three men charged over Andrew Smart’s murder
Jul 31 2010 | Today's News
THREE people have appeared in court charged with the murder of a father-of-two. The men were arrested by police in connection with the death of Andrew Smart, and were formally charged with the offence yesterday. Read
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Dad’s the word for new event as schools
Jul 31 2010 | Today's News
A VENTURE to encourage fathers to return to the classroom will be rolled out in the new school year following its overwhelmingly successful launch. Read
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Sick thieves steal trinkets from baby’s grave
Jul 31 2010 | Today's News
A GRIEVING family hit out at sick thieves who are stealing toys from their stillborn baby’s grave. Corey Lee Davenport was Craig and Donna Davenport’s first son, but he did not survive complications at birth four years ago. Read
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13-year-old Abigail cuts hair for cancer victims
Jul 31 2010 | Today's News
SELFLESS Abigail Howard has sacrificed her hair to help young cancer victims. Abigail, 13, cut off her waist-length blonde locks after being moved by a TV show on children who had lost their hair while undergoing cancer treatment. Read
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Duke opens new low-cost housing estate
Jul 31 2010 | Today's News
THE Duke of Northumberland has officially opened a new affordable housing scheme aimed at keeping young families in their community. Read
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Line-up uncertainty at annual Alnwick festival
Jul 31 2010 | Today's News
ONE of the region’s biggest events will get under way today with last minute uncertainty over the line-up. Read
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Dad jets in to lead team raising cash for charity
Jul 31 2010 | Today's News
JOSIE Grove’s father is to return to the North East to head a team running the Great North Run in her honour. Cliff Grove will be returning from his new home in Thailand to run the September half-marathon alongside a team of 20 athletes that also includes Journal reporter Brian Daniel. Read
