Jan
2012
Articles from 26th Jan 2012
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Shock as paedophile Martin Smith dies in jail cell
Jan 26 2012 | Today's News
NEIGHBOURS of suspected child killer Lianne Smith have told of their shock after her paedophile partner committed suicide in jail. Read
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Hexham man Terry Sim can appeal death by careless driving jail term
Jan 26 2012 | Today's News
A NORTHUMBERLAND man convicted of causing death by careless driving of his friend in Cambridgeshire two years ago has been given the right to appeal against his sentence. Read
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Eric Pickles accused of preparing slush fund for southerners
Jan 26 2012 | Today's News
COMMUNITIES Secretary Eric Pickles has been accused of preparing a slush fund to reward southern Conservative councils at the cost of deprived North East neighbourhoods. Read
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MPs push hard for changes to scrap metal law
Jan 26 2012 | Today's News
TOUGH new laws to combat metal thieves are expected to be announced by the Government. Read
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Alnwick car crash after chase by police on A1 from Berwick
Jan 26 2012 | Today's News
A CAR driven by a suspected drink driver collided with a police van and a lorry before smashing through a garden fence in Northumberland. Read
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Stamfordham singer Libby Hancock misses out on Open Mic UK prize
Jan 26 2012 | Today's News
SONGBIRD Libby Hancock is determined to prove that success can come out of failure after missing out on a top prize. Read
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Huge replacement wind turbines planned for Blyth Harbour
Jan 26 2012 | Today's News
SOME of the biggest and most powerful onshore wind turbines built in the UK so far are being lined up for the Northumberland coastline in a project to re-power one of the country’s oldest wind farms. Read
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North East coast fly-tippers hunted by Environment Agency
Jan 26 2012 | Today's News
FLY-TIPPERS are being hunted after repeatedly blighting the North East coastline with bags of rubbish and cut-up supermarket carrier bags. Read
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North East solar panel jobs hanging in the balance
Jan 26 2012 | Today's News
HUNDREDS of North East jobs hung in the balance after the Government said it would appeal a ruling that would have boosted solar panel firms. Read
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Newbiggin and Ashington people in court over alleged tobacco and money laundering ring
Jan 26 2012 | Today's News
FOURTEEN people from South East Northumberland have appeared in court in connection with an alleged tobacco and money laundering ring. Read
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NHS union gears up for fight over cut mileage rates
Jan 26 2012 | Today's News
A UNION is threatening to take robust action against a health trust over plans to cut staff mileage rates. Read
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Police clampdown on Tynedale red diesel motorists
Jan 26 2012 | Today's News
TWO drivers caught using red diesel in a Northumberland roadside clampdown were fined and had their vehicles seized by police. Read
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Discovery Museum in Newcastle plans new gallery
Jan 26 2012 | Today's News
BOOMING North East industry in the 19th Century lured hundreds of thousands of people to the area in search of a living and a new way of life. Read
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Heating bills help not getting through to North East's needy
Jan 26 2012 | Today's News
FEARS have been raised that North East families are being left in the cold this winter – because the Government did too little to publicise a scheme to help heat their homes. Read
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Chester-le-Street carer Sebastian Neequaye suspended by watchdog panel
Jan 26 2012 | Today's News
A MENTAL health worker kicked a frail 84-year-old dementia sufferer across the back in a care home outburst, watchdogs have ruled. Read
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Advertising campaign for Morpeth after roadworks lead to slump in trade
Jan 26 2012 | Today's News
BUSINESS leaders are launching a campaign to promote their town to shoppers amid claims that roadworks have resulted in a big slump in trade. Read
