Aug
2010
Articles from 24th Aug 2010
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Investors to boost North East green energy growth
Aug 24 2010 | Today's News
THE growth of green industries in the North East is set to be fuelled by up to £200m of investment from some of Britain’s wealthiest families. Read
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Photographer Geoffrey Hill has double award success
Aug 24 2010 | Today's News
HAVING a restored historic park on the doorstep is just perfect for amateur photographer Geoffrey Hill. Read
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Potential buyers in talks over Northumberland Foods
Aug 24 2010 | Today's News
ADMINISTRATORS of a collapsed Northumberland food company say they have had a number of inquiries from possible buyers since its closure. Read
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Liberal Democrats warned of poll backlash
Aug 24 2010 | Today's News
THE Liberal Democrats will suffer electorally for going into coalition with the Tories, a party chief has warned. Read
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Region upbeat about England World Cup bid
Aug 24 2010 | Today's News
FOOTBALL legend Alan Shearer says the North East’s passion for football will win over a delegation of global soccer chiefs due in the region. Read
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Cancer drug Avastin turned down by health watchdog
Aug 24 2010 | Today's News
CAMPAIGNERS were left disappointed last night after a health watchdog turned down a bowel cancer drug for use on the NHS. Read
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Lord Henley sees Sunderland food service help the needy
Aug 24 2010 | Today's News
A COMMUNITY group cooked up some top tucker for an environment minister – all made from leftover food. Read
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MP demands explanation about Blackett Court closure
Aug 24 2010 | Today's News
HOUSING bosses looking to close down a popular Northumberland sheltered homes scheme have been told to explain their decision to an MP. Read
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Durham Police HQ and County Hall could face demolition
Aug 24 2010 | Today's News
A CRUMBLING police headquarters and a huge council complex face demolition if civic bosses can attract an international company to the North East. Read
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Dream catcher day as success in Heaton Park
Aug 24 2010 | Today's News
FAMILIES have enjoyed a dream time at a Tyneside park. Northumberland Wildlife Trust held sessions at Heaton Park in Newcastle to make Native American dream catchers. Read
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Historic statues to go back on Whitley Bay dome
Aug 24 2010 | Today's News
TWO historic statues have been painstakingly restored to their former glory. Read
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New backing for plan to save Ashington leisure centre
Aug 24 2010 | Today's News
A NEW group has been set up to examine future leisure provision in a Northumberland town where a determined campaign is being waged to safeguard its sports centre. Read
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Health Secretary plays down fears over NHS cuts
Aug 24 2010 | Today's News
HEALTH Secretary Andrew Lansley has denied the NHS will suffer as he give the green light to regional hospital bosses to cut bed numbers. Read
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Day of destiny as GCSE results come in
Aug 24 2010 | Today's News
THOUSANDS of school leavers from across the region will find out how they performed in their GCSEs today. Read
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Disgraced ex-bank worker stole from his family
Aug 24 2010 | Today's News
A DISGRACED ex-bank worker plundered savings from his father and grandmother to fund a gambling habit. Read
