Aug
2010
Articles from 18th Aug 2010
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Anger as ashes of Raoul Moat scattered in Rothbury
Aug 18 2010 | Today's News
ROTHBURY reacted with anger last night after Raoul Moat’s family scattered his ashes in the River Coquet yesterday. Read
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Man found dead in St George's hospital ‘received good care’
Aug 18 2010 | Today's News
HOSPITAL bosses have insisted a patient who died at a North East psychiatric hospital was checked on regularly, an inquest has heard. Read
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Durham University offers Harry Potter course
Aug 18 2010 | Today's News
MUGGLES in the North East have been caught under the spell of Harry Potter as crowds sign up to study the world of the boy wizard. Read
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Coalition government continues to divide the North East
Aug 18 2010 | Today's News
GENERAL Election night in the North East boasted few shocks and ended with little change to the colour of the region’s political map. Read
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Northumberland family part of Heritage Partnership pilot
Aug 18 2010 | Today's News
A FAMILY following in the footsteps of a line of farmers stretching back more than 3,000 years are to pioneer a project to protect their valley’s history-rich landscape. Read
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Northumberland holiday homes hamper first-time buyers
Aug 18 2010 | Today's News
RECORD numbers of holiday homes have been blamed for making life worse for would-be homeowners in Northumberland. Read
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Art House venture opens for Whitley Bay Film Festival
Aug 18 2010 | Today's News
FILM fan Tracey Tolfield will be bringing a whole new meaning to the art of home movies. Read
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Vivien Leigh's coat for sale at Durham vintage clothes store
Aug 18 2010 | Today's News
SHE was one of the most beautiful film stars of her generation and now North East fans can own a slice of actress Vivien Leigh’s style. Read
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Sting’s niece helps relaunch hairdressing gown company
Aug 18 2010 | Today's News
STING’S niece was drafted in to kick-start the fortunes of a company who now supply hairdressing gowns to the Queen. Read
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Ducklings use zebra crossing at Tynemouth Longsands
Aug 18 2010 | Today's News
A MOTHER duck and her ducklings yesterday ruffled a few feathers, benefited from a special rescue and obeyed the Green Cross Code into the bargain. Read
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Northumbria Gliding club may be brought down by red tape
Aug 18 2010 | Today's News
A NORTH East gliding club fears it could be forced to close if proposed European red tape become law. The Northumbria Gliding Club has raised major fears about the impact of the European Union proposals which could see airfields like its own closed down. Read
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Durham University studies causes of mammoth extinction
Aug 18 2010 | Today's News
MAN the hunter may be off the hook over the extinction of mammals such as the woolly mammoth, woolly rhino and cave lion, according to North East experts. Read
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Illumination was a highlight for Wall
Aug 18 2010 | Today's News
THE lighting of Hadrian’s Wall earlier this year brought £3m into the local economy, it has been revealed. Read
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North beauty Chloe Butler in the final to be a princess
Aug 18 2010 | Today's News
A TEENAGE beauty queen from County Durham is in the finals of a national pageant. Chloe Butler, 15, will take on the freshest young faces from across the country today at the grand final of Miss Teen Princess 2010. Read
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Prof Richard Walker undertakes stroke research in Tanzania
Aug 18 2010 | Today's News
A DEDICATED doctor swapped Tyneside for Tanzania to undertake groundbreaking lifesaving research in Africa. Read
