Jan
2011
Articles from 29th Jan 2011
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International award for moving mountains
Jan 29 2011 | Today's News
A GEOGRAPHER who found that a mountain was moving has won an international award. Read
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Two of the top wildlife sites in region
Jan 29 2011 | Today's News
TWO North East sites feature in a Top 10 Natural England list of the most important wildlife sites in the country. Read
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Young jobless hardest hit in economic slump
Jan 29 2011 | Today's News
CONCERNS have been raised for a “lost generation” in the North East after the region was highlighted as a blackspot for youth unenmployment. Read
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Durham toll road price increase 'outrageous'
Jan 29 2011 | Today's News
CIVIC bosses responsible for Britain’s first toll road in more than 100 years are planning to more than double the charge. Read
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Judge settles battle over war hero’s £290,000 will
Jan 29 2011 | Today's News
A JUDGE sitting at the bitter courtroom battle over a Royal Marine’s £290,000 will has found in favour of the brave serviceman’s ex-girlfriend. Read
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Science City project celebrates first year
Jan 29 2011 | Today's News
A CITY-WIDE education programme highlighting the importance of science has celebrated its first anniversary. Read
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Carers appear in court on cruelty charges
Jan 29 2011 | Today's News
TWO carers have appeared in court after an investigation into the death of an elderly dementia sufferer at a North East care home. Read
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Lee Hall writes film script on life of Sir Elton John
Jan 29 2011 | Today's News
NORTH East playwright Lee Hall has written the script for a film of the life of singer Sir Elton John, the singer said yesterday. Read
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Ashington Veterans say farewell to meeting place
Jan 29 2011 | Today's News
VETERANS in a former pit town are preparing to bid an emotional farewell to a cherished meeting place that has helped cater for their social needs for almost a century. Read
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Questions to be asked at centre where boy died
Jan 29 2011 | Today's News
AN MP is planning to visit a secure centre for children, where a 14-year-old took his own life, over concerns raised at the inquest into the youngster’s death. Read
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11 secret bids in for prestige Hexham buildings
Jan 29 2011 | Today's News
A TOTAL of 11 secret offers have been made for Hexham’s “Crown Jewel” buildings – but the secrets will not be revealed until Monday. Read
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Rare redpolls offer seasonal surprise
Jan 29 2011 | Today's News
BIRD watchers in the North East have been enjoying an Arctic treat. Read
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Counting the cost of winter on small birds
Jan 29 2011 | Today's News
ENVIRONMENT Editor Tony Henderson on plotting how many birds are coming in from the cold. Read
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Right on the money
Jan 29 2011 | Today's News
SPENDING time working on a design for a new coin has paid off handsomely for student Dylan Shields. Read
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Plans for eco-museum at Flodden battlefield
Jan 29 2011 | Today's News
THE North East could be in line for the first eco-museum in England. Read
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Cancer specialist gives a masterclass
Jan 29 2011 | Today's News
AWORLD-LEADING cancer expert has visited the North East to give health professionals a masterclass in advanced radiotherapy techniques. Read
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Play holds a special place in his heart
Jan 29 2011 | Today's News
A BUSINESSMAN who helped save a North East school from closure has penned a play based on his experiences. Read
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Mechanic clung to speeding car to foil thief
Jan 29 2011 | Today's News
AMECHANIC has told how he clung on to a stolen car as it was driven at speeds of up to 80mph. Read
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Nativity figure stolen from Hexham Abbey
Jan 29 2011 | Today's News
A CENTURY-OLD figure of the Baby Jesus has vanished from Hexham Abbey’s traditional Nativity display – and Abbey staff are now holding out an olive branch for his return. Read
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Druridge Bay School’s closure will still go ahead
Jan 29 2011 | Today's News
PLANS to close a Northumberland village school look set to go ahead – despite a consultation exercise revealing a 50/50 split in local opinion. Read
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Mother of Jordan Maddison wants loophole closed
Jan 29 2011 | Today's News
THE MOTHER of a 12-year-old schoolboy who died after fleeing bullies last night vowed to continue her fight to plug a legal loophole. Read
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Low-key wedding as earl ties the knot for third time
Jan 29 2011 | Today's News
HIS aristocratic lineage is impeccable, his wealth fabulous and his country homes stately – yet the Earl of Durham has just exchanged vows with his bride in the humble surroundings of a register office. Read
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TV hospital drama documentary filmed at Newcastle
Jan 29 2011 | Today's News
THESE are the real life junior doctors set to become TV stars when a new fly-on-the-wall documentary starts broadcasting from Newcastle later this year. Read
