Apr
2011
Articles from 6th Apr 2011
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North East study reveals obese mothers posing a risk to their babies
Apr 06 2011 | Today's News
RESEARCH by North East scientists has shown that babies born to obese mothers are at increased risk of dying during birth or in their first year. Read
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New ideas on the age-old issue of retirement to be discussed
Apr 06 2011 | Today's News
IT is a change which polarises opinion: a chance to avoid the “scrapheap” of retirement or the waving goodbye to a long and hard-earned rest. Read
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Government in pledge to help save North East forestry jobs
Apr 06 2011 | Today's News
ASSURANCES have been given that the Government will do everything in it’s power to protect forestry jobs in the North East. Read
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Warkworth woman waits two-hours for ambulance 100 metres away
Apr 06 2011 | Today's News
A STRICKEN woman collapsed and suffered serious brain injuries after she was forced to wait nearly two hours for an ambulance – which was sitting just 100 metres away. Read
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Stars turn out at Bupa Great North Run Hall of Fame charity dinner
Apr 06 2011 | Today's News
THE stars were out in force last night to celebrate the heroes of the world’s most famous half marathon. Read
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Newcastle Science City boss Peter Arnold quits over cuts
Apr 06 2011 | Today's News
THE man tasked with turning Newcastle into a city of science has quit his post as Government cuts take hold. Read
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Baltic bosses hope to restore credibility at art gallery
Apr 06 2011 | Today's News
ART bosses at the Baltic are hoping to restore credibility to Newcastle’s latest gallery as they look to take over the High Bridge Studios. Read
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Women still waiting for equal pay cash from Northumberland County Council
Apr 06 2011 | Today's News
WOMEN battling Northumberland County Council for equal pay are still waiting for their money, years after they launched their claims. Read
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Jack Charlton opens exhibition on inventions at Cragside
Apr 06 2011 | Today's News
FOOTBALL and fishing proved a lure for World Cup winner Jack Charlton yesterday as he opened an exhibition on inventions. Read
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Delight at return to Kielder of osprey who fathered chicks
Apr 06 2011 | Today's News
THE superdad osprey who has fathered three chicks at Kielder in each of the last two years has returned to his nesting ground. Read
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Court hears Newcastle’s St Nicholas Cathedral verger raped schoolboy
Apr 06 2011 | Today's News
THE Verger of a North East cathedral raped a schoolboy chorister in a church vestry, his alleged victim told a court. Read
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Clock winder retires after 30 years at St Cuthbert’s Church, Shotley Bridge
Apr 06 2011 | Today's News
LEW Parker has finally called time on a labour of love. For 30 years the sprightly 70-year-old has mounted two flights of steep stairs before clambering into the bell tower of St Cuthbert’s Church in Shotley Bridge. Read
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Train firms making a comeback to win Tyneside to London customers
Apr 06 2011 | Today's News
RAIL companies have made a comeback in the fight to win the most customers between Tyneside and London. Read
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Birtley man admits throwing brick which hit theatre performer in the face
Apr 06 2011 | Today's News
A MINDLESS thug has admitted injuring a theatre performer by hurling a brick at her in the aftermath of Newcastle’s win over Sunderland last year. Read
