Dec
2011
Articles from 31st Dec 2011
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North East Councils' rainy day funds are dwindling
Dec 31 2011 | Today's News
DWINDLING council reserves are being put aside for emergencies as local authorities in the region brace themselves for another tough year. Read
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Jobs boost for SCA Hygiene Products in Prudhoe
Dec 31 2011 | Today's News
THE future of one of Northumberland’s major employers has been secured with a production switch from Europe. Read
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Corbridge accident puts road safety in spotlight
Dec 31 2011 | Today's News
SCHOOL road safety measures are to be thrashed out in January in the aftermath of a near-tragedy. Read
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Top Hexham physician Dr Alan Wright retires
Dec 31 2011 | Today's News
ONE of Northumberland's leading physicians is hanging up his stethoscope and retiring after nearly 26 years in Tynedale. Read
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Unsung North East stars are recognised in New Year honours
Dec 31 2011 | Today's News
UNSUNG heroes will today join some of the region's best-known names in the New Year's Honours' List. Read
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Walker thief set his clothes on fire during metal theft
Dec 31 2011 | Today's News
A MAN who was badly burned in an explosion as he attempted to steal scrap metal has been fined. Read
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Traidcraft helping African farmers cope with climate change
Dec 31 2011 | Today's News
A TYNESIDE charity is rallying round to help small-scale African farmers cope with the devastating effects of changing climate. Read
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Newcastle club director fined after Koosday advertising stunt
Dec 31 2011 | Today's News
A CLUB director has been fined after he plastered advertising for a nightclub on a piece of public artwork and caused hundreds of pounds worth of damage. Read
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Allendale centenarian set to take part in historic parade
Dec 31 2011 | Today's News
AS A child of five in 1916, Allen Smith watched in awe as his father James carried a blazing barrel above his head in the traditional Allendale New Year Tar Bar’l ceremony. Read
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Seaton Sluice charity volunteer still fundraising for SHAK
Dec 31 2011 | Today's News
A VETERAN charity volunteer has pledged to continue his vital fundraising work in 2012 ... despite problems caused by moving his makeshift cafe to a new location. Read
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Lasers cut crash cleaning up time for North East police forces
Dec 31 2011 | Today's News
DRIVERS in the North should benefit from shorter motorway closures after crashes thanks to new 3D laser scanning technology funded by the Government and police. Read
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Man is killed in Northumberland A1 accident
Dec 31 2011 | Today's News
AN 80-year-old man died yesterday after a road accident in Northumberland. Two cars were involved in the collision on the A1 in the early afternoon. Read
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Fears grow that Gateshead countryside guardians may be axed
Dec 31 2011 | Today's News
A PETITION has been launched by nature volunteers over fears that a council may axe staff who manage its countryside sites. Read
