Jul
2012
Articles from 18th Jul 2012
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Review on shake-up of Newcastle Children’s Heart Unit services
Jul 18 2012 | Today's News
AN independent panel is set to review the decision to keep a Tyneside heart unit open at the expense of a Yorkshire counterpart. Read
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North East students left behind in Oxbridge race
Jul 18 2012 | Today's News
STUDENTS in the North East have less chance of gaining a place at Oxford or Cambridge universities than those in most other UK areas, a report has revealed. Read
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Live blog: Queen visits Newcastle and Gateshead today
Jul 18 2012 | Today's News
JUBILEE fever is set to sweep Tyneside once again when the Queen arrives in the region. Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh will be making five visits across the North East as part of her Diamond Jubilee tour. Read
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Plagiarism conference at The Sage aims to tackle cheats
Jul 18 2012 | Today's News
ACADEMICS from around the world have descended on the North East this week to tackle the rising problem of cheating students. Read
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Steve Cram unveils tribute to Monkton Stadium volunteers
Jul 18 2012 | Today's News
TRACK legend Steve Cram has returned to his roots to establish a direct link between the Jarrow March and the 2012 Olympics. Read
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Morpeth housing development inquiry delayed as 200 turn out
Jul 18 2012 | Today's News
A MARKET town will be allowed to “sprawl” out in two directions if controversial plans to build 200 new homes on its outskirts are given the green light, it was claimed yesterday. Read
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Northumberland milk farmers need help now says MP
Jul 18 2012 | Today's News
THE Government should intervene now to save Northumberland milk farmers, an MP has said. Read
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Carrville guide dog trainer nominated for award
Jul 18 2012 | Today's News
FOR Peter Emmerson the saying “a dog is a man’s best friend” couldn’t be more true. Read
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North East artist wins national Penguin design award
Jul 18 2012 | Today's News
A TALENTED artist has enjoyed a fairytale start to his career as an illustrator after creating an award-winning cover for a book of Grimm’s famous fables. Read
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Tributes paid to Jon Lord who wrote Durham Concerto - VIDEO
Jul 18 2012 | Today's News
TRIBUTES have been paid to former Deep Purple musician Jon Lord, who penned the Durham Concerto to mark the university’s 175th anniversary. Read
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Morpeth horticultural skills centre set to grow following £360,000 refurbishment
Jul 18 2012 | Today's News
A GARDEN centre which provides vital skills training for people with learning disabilities is hoping to see its services grow following a £360,000 investment by council bosses. Read
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River Derwent has new £500,000 fish pass opened
Jul 18 2012 | Today's News
SALMON fishing will be brought within reach of a million people on Tyneside with the launch of a £500,000 venture. Read
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Durham County seeks Leamside rail line reopening
Jul 18 2012 | Today's News
A RAIL line mothballed for over 20 years will reopen if an ambitious plan to revive County Durham’s economy bears fruit. Read
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Tyne and Wear fire chiefs fear cuts will cause loss of life
Jul 18 2012 | Today's News
LIVES could be lost if the Government presses ahead with big cuts to Tyne and Wear’s fire and rescue service, a senior officer has warned MPs. Read
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Fenrother wind farm protester tells of A697 crash fears
Jul 18 2012 | Today's News
A MAN whose wife was airlifted to hospital following a serious road accident fears the dangers posed to drivers on the route will be made worse if five massive wind turbines are built nearby. Read
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Rail minister rebuffs calls to reschedule rail works on Great North Run weekend
Jul 18 2012 | Today's News
RAIL minister Theresa Villiers has rebuffed calls for the Government to intervene over engineering works on the train network that could affect the Great North Run. Read
