Sep
2011
Articles from 29th Sep 2011
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Multi-million pound regeneration firm 1NG to close down
Sep 29 2011 | Today's News
THE city regeneration group handed £4m of public funds to change the face of Tyneside is to be scrapped after just three years. Read
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Business figures asked to tell the world to invest in Tyneside
Sep 29 2011 | Today's News
SOME of the UK’s most senior business figures will be asked to tell the world about Tyneside as part of a new investment push. Read
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Whale watchers needed to record sightings in North East
Sep 29 2011 | Today's News
NATURE lovers are being urged to help record sightings of whales and dolphins along the North East coastline. Read
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Labour leader wants brother David Miliband back on team
Sep 29 2011 | Today's News
LABOUR leader Ed Miliband last night declared he wanted his brother and South Shields’ MP David in his top team because he is a “massive asset” to their party. Read
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Hero Durham firefighter Phil Towns retires after 26 years
Sep 29 2011 | Today's News
FIREFIGHTER Phil Towns was given a rousing send-off by colleagues when he retired yesterday – while a teenager 200 miles away enjoys a new lease of life thanks to his selflessness. Read
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Durham City thugs on Crimestoppers 'most wanted' website
Sep 29 2011 | Today's News
THUGS who left a stranger for dead after throwing him down a flight of concrete stairs have now been named as some of Britain’s most wanted criminals. Read
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Titus Bramble bailed in drugs and sex probe
Sep 29 2011 | Today's News
SUNDERLAND defender Titus Bramble was last night bailed by police after being arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and possession of a class A drug. Read
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Newcastle University promotes Booker-prize nominated novel
Sep 29 2011 | Today's News
THERE’S no better way to relax than curling up with a good book ... no matter where you might be. Read
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Campaigners' fury as HGV blind spot ruling is delayed
Sep 29 2011 | Today's News
CAMPAIGNERS fighting to change European law following the death of a Northumberland woman have criticised politicians for a delay. Read
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Prince Charles to visit Newcastle and honour North soldiers
Sep 29 2011 | Today's News
PRINCE Charles will visit the region next month to honour the work of North East soldiers. Read
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Rothbury residents keen to move on from Raoul Moat saga
Sep 29 2011 | Today's News
RESIDENTS in Rothbury have said “enough is enough” and that they want to move on from the Raoul Moat stand-off. Read
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Longhoughton residents gutted as sheltered home to be closed
Sep 29 2011 | Today's News
A SHELTERED housing complex in a Northumberland village has been axed, leaving residents “devastated and gutted.” Read
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Quorum Business Park workers test drive Nissan Leaf
Sep 29 2011 | Today's News
COMMUTERS were shown how their daily journeys could be more environmentally-friendly with a week of events at a North East business park. Read
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Redbox Design legal row with Duke's firm was a "matter of principle"
Sep 29 2011 | Today's News
A LEADING North East architect said his £120,000 row with a company owned by the Duke of Northumberland was over a “matter of principle”. Read
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Bursary will help up and coming Durham Cathedral choristers
Sep 29 2011 | Today's News
TALENTED youngsters will benefit from a £20,000 donation given to help up and coming choristers. Read
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Green Party councillor casts doubts over claimed Morpeth bypass benefits
Sep 29 2011 | Today's News
DOUBTS have been cast over the claimed benefits of a £37m road project in Northumberland which aims to improve transport links and cut traffic congestion in a market town. Read
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Clampdown on under-age purchases in Northumberland
Sep 29 2011 | Today's News
A TOUGHER clampdown on underage purchases of alcohol, videos, fireworks and cigarette lighter refills is in line for the year ahead in Northumberland. Read
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Wark Bridge to reopen by October 21
Sep 29 2011 | Today's News
A VICTORIAN village bridge undergoing urgent repairs will reopen temporarily next month – and restore a vital supply line to the local economy. Read
