Oct
2011
Articles from 1st Oct 2011
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Cuts hit Newcastle's Science City jobs hopes
Oct 01 2011 | Today's News
NEWCASTLE’S flagship science body will have to slim down its work as Government cuts bite. Read
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Celebs team up for Slaley charity golf day
Oct 01 2011 | Today's News
THEY SAY every sportsman’s second-favourite sport is golf – and the proof was there in numbers on the first tee at Slaley Hall in Northumberland yesterday. Read
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Jail for duo who tried to blackmail businessman
Oct 01 2011 | Today's News
THEY used terrifying threats of violence in a bid to get a debt repaid. Read
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Confidence in region shown by jobs boost
Oct 01 2011 | Today's News
MORE than 300 jobs will be created in the North East at a factory making foam for car seats which is to open near Wearside’s Nissan plant. Read
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Energy secretary tells north wind turbines are beautiful
Oct 01 2011 | Today's News
ENERGY secretary Chris Huhne has told the North East to learn to love “beautiful” wind turbines and called for hundreds more to be given the go ahead. Read
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Asian eaterie Barn Asia forced to close
Oct 01 2011 | Today's News
ONE of Newcastle’s most highly-respected restaurants has closed its doors. Read
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Sunderland soldier reveals land mine terror in Afghanistan
Oct 01 2011 | Today's News
BRAVE soldier Jordyn Moore last night revealed his brush with death after a land mine failed to detonate during a trip to Afghanistan. Read
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March on in footsteps of the Jarrow Crusaders
Oct 01 2011 | Today's News
HUNDREDS of young people will today begin their march following in the footsteps of the Jarrow Crusaders. Read
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Metro extension to Northumberland unlikely to succeed says report
Oct 01 2011 | Today's News
LONG-AWAITED plans to restore passenger train services to Northumberland’s most heavily-populated area remain a better option than extending the Metro into the county, according to a new report. Read
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CBI director hails Greggs breakfast clubs initiative
Oct 01 2011 | Today's News
ONE of Britain’s most senior business leaders yesterday hailed Greggs for its pioneering breakfast clubs initiative – and said they were a shining example of good work in the community. Read
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North engineering firm fined for worker's death
Oct 01 2011 | Today's News
A CROWN Court judge fined a North engineering firm £100,000 following the “unnecessary” death of a valued worker and much-loved husband and father-of-two. Read
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Northumbria NHS staff get on their bikes for charity
Oct 01 2011 | Today's News
THEY pledged their support for our campaign to improve the health of the region. Read
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Northumberland schools "in desperate state" says Scrutiny Committee
Oct 01 2011 | Today's News
DECAYING schools across Northumberland are “in a desperate state” and “not fit for many of our children to be educated in”, watchdog councillors have been told. Read
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Gymnastics club takes gamble in takeover of Deerness Leisure Centre
Oct 01 2011 | Today's News
A COACH at a hugely-successful gymnastics club said he will take a “huge gamble” on Monday when the amateur club takes over the running of a council leisure centre. Read
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Taste food and drink festival comes to Metrocentre
Oct 01 2011 | Today's News
It’s showtime this weekend as The Journal brings its long-awaited Taste food and drink festival to the Metrocentre. Katharine Capocci has the details. Read
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Council action against Northumberland benefit cheats soars by more than 50%
Oct 01 2011 | Today's News
MORE benefit cheats than ever are being caught and punished in Northumberland as a specially-trained hit squad steps up their efforts. Read
