Nov
2011
Articles from 24th Nov 2011
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Heddon-on-the-Wall residents' concerns on dumped liquid
Nov 24 2011 | Today's News
AIRPORT bosses have drawn a blank after investigations to discover if plane fuel was dumped on a residential street proved inconclusive. Read
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Alcan closure battle not lost says Energy Secretary Chris Huhne
Nov 24 2011 | Today's News
ENERGY Secretary Chris Huhne yesterday insisted all was not lost in the battle to stop the closure of the Alcan plant in Lynemouth where 515 jobs are at risk. Read
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North East pop artist Gerald Laing dies after cancer battle
Nov 24 2011 | Today's News
A NORTH East-born pop artist who painted icons from Brigitte Bardot to Amy Winehouse has died. Read
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Council bosses to give gritter delays explanation by end of week
Nov 24 2011 | Today's News
A FOUR-MONTH delay occurred in processing an order for gritters that will now not be delivered until the middle of winter, it has emerged. Read
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North Tyneside mayor Linda Arkley in Scottish jobs 'sabotage' claim
Nov 24 2011 | Today's News
A CROSS-BORDER war of words has broken out after the Scottish Government accused a senior Tyneside Conservative of leading efforts to “sabotage” the economy north of the border. Read
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Psychotic killer Ronald Dixon was classed as low risk
Nov 24 2011 | Today's News
PSYCHOTIC killer Ronald Dixon hadn’t had a risk assessment by a mental health charity for three years, despite rules ordering one to be done annually, an inquest heard. Read
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Alnwick Castle Pastures to stage celebration for Olympic torch visit
Nov 24 2011 | Today's News
FIELDS which lie in the shadows of one of the region’s historic treasures have been chosen to host a major community celebration when the iconic Olympic torch arrives in a Northumberland market town next summer. Read
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Jail for Sunderland armed raider foiled by two brave men
Nov 24 2011 | Today's News
A GUNMAN whose corner shop raid was captured frame by chilling frame on a crystal clear camera is beginning a four-year sentence behind bars. Read
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Inquest hears Stanley man died in A1 crash at Stannington
Nov 24 2011 | Today's News
A PASSENGER who survived a crash on the A1 in Northumberland which killed his friend yesterday gave a dramatic account of the moments leading up to the tragedy. Read
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Northumberland Council admit defeat in Alnwick school security fence battle
Nov 24 2011 | Today's News
COUNCIL bosses have admitted defeat in a legal battle with a homeowner which was sparked by a controversial decision to build a security fence around a school’s playing field. Read
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Adventures of Wakefield family celebrated in Lake District
Nov 24 2011 | Today's News
ONE brother lived among the eskimos and was pictured diving off an iceberg for fun. Read
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Parents must police their children's diet say North schools
Nov 24 2011 | Today's News
TEACHERS in the North East have called on parents to police their children’s diet after a new study revealed many still feast on an “alarming amount” of junk food each day. Read
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New bid to register Weardale and Teesdale moorlands as byways
Nov 24 2011 | Today's News
CIVIC bosses could again find themselves at loggerheads with some of the world’s wealthiest landowners over plans to open up byways to 4x4 trail riders in areas used for grouse shooting. Read
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Northumbria Uni student’s windscreen display system wins Next Generation Award
Nov 24 2011 | Today's News
STUDENT Oliver Brunt’s design for an information-packed vehicle windscreen has scooped a national motor industry award. Read
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Teenager sells cakes at Morpeth film show to raise funds for Uganda trip
Nov 24 2011 | Today's News
RAISING thousands of pounds to pay for a once-in-a-lifetime gap year trip to Africa is certainly no piece of cake for teenager Matty Court. Read
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David Cameron defends Northern Rock sale to Virgin Money
Nov 24 2011 | Today's News
A FORMER Labour minister yesterday accused David Cameron of selling Northern Rock on the “dirt cheap”. Read
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Bedlington online police meeting
Nov 24 2011 | Today's News
NORTHUMBRIA Police are running a series of online meetings where Northumberland residents can put questions to their local beat bobby. Read
