Aug
2010
Articles from 17th Aug 2010
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Veterans of VJ Day meet to pay tribute to lost comrades
Aug 17 2010 | Today's News
VETERANS shared memories of conflicts in the Second World War as they paid tributes to lost comrades in the Far East. Read
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Former greyhound trainer Graham Calvert to pay back just £1
Aug 17 2010 | Today's News
A FORMER top greyhound trainer who spent his fortune on a gambling addiction then got caught hoarding guns and drugs has been ordered to pay back just £1. Read
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Tony Blair memoirs to aid injured troops
Aug 17 2010 | Today's News
TONY Blair is donating all the profits from his forthcoming memoirs to a new sports centre for injured troops, it was disclosed yesterday. Read
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Study reveals importance of sport to North economy
Aug 17 2010 | Today's News
THE SPORTS sector in the North East now contributes more than £800m to the economy, new research has revealed. Read
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Woman attacked by tiger in Seaburn Zoo helps save species
Aug 17 2010 | Today's News
A TIGER attack survivor has vowed to support the species three decades after she was mauled at a North East zoo. Read
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Northumberland County Council criticised for £100,000 report
Aug 17 2010 | Today's News
A CASH-STRAPPED North East council criticised for paying £500,000 to consultants for a cash-saving exercise has given another company £100,000 for help with a green study. Read
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Russian tall ship says goodbye to the North East
Aug 17 2010 | Today's News
TALL Ship Mir leaves the North East coast after docking for a two-day festival. Read
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Fears as over 500 NHS jobs to go across the region
Aug 17 2010 | Today's News
HUNDREDS of jobs are set to go in a massive shake up of the National Health Service in the North East which union bosses fear could cause mayhem. Read
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Crooked treasurer Karen Patterson stole £73,000
Aug 17 2010 | Today's News
A JUDGE yesterday jailed a crooked community centre treasurer after telling her she had “betrayed her position of trust”. Read
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New plea on funding for Newcastle Science City
Aug 17 2010 | Today's News
THE Government is being urged to safeguard a flagship regeneration project despite the decision to axe the body providing funding to it. Read
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Child released into dad's care had skull fractured
Aug 17 2010 | Today's News
MEDICS came under fire last night after a baby was released back into the care of his abusive father who then went on to leave him with lifelong brain damage. Read
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Newcastle Council orders family to remove climbing frame
Aug 17 2010 | Today's News
A COUPLE have been left dumbfounded after town hall planning officials ordered them to remove a popular child’s climbing frame from a paddock next to their rural home. Read
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Darren Bent and George McCartney caught speeding
Aug 17 2010 | Today's News
BLACK Cats striker Darren Bent escaped a driving ban after he was caught speeding through the streets of Tyneside in his luxury Range Rover. Read
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River Tyne spawns record number of salmon
Aug 17 2010 | Today's News
RECORD numbers of salmon and sea trout have been recorded in the River Tyne – boosting its reputation as the best river for the fish in the country. Read
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Northumbria Water workers stepping up to the challenge
Aug 17 2010 | Today's News
WATER workers are stepping up to a walking challenge to improve their health and help the environment. Read
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Anthony Nolan charity is bowled over by players
Aug 17 2010 | Today's News
STARS of North East cricket have joined a life-saving campaign offering hope to cancer sufferers. Read
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Illness forces Frank Wappat to quit BBC Radio Newcastle
Aug 17 2010 | Today's News
ONE of the North’s best known broadcasters is to quit due to ill health, it was announced yesterday. Read
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Conservation project winner
Aug 17 2010 | Today's News
A CONSERVATION project that has safeguarded the remains of an important historic bastle house near Otterburn in Northumberland was the first winner of Constructing Excellence in the North East’s ‘Heritage Award’. Read
