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PC David Rathband honoured with award
PC David Rathband has been honoured with the 'Role Model' award at the 2010 Pride of Northumberland Awards, held at Alnwick Gardens last night (9th September) Other awards included Sporting Achievement, Safer Community, Community Group, Child Of Courage, Child Of Achievement, Green Champion, and Fundraiser of The Year. [more]
ANT AND DEC TO START GREAT NORTH RUN!
Newcastle’s most famous double act, Ant and Dec will return to their native North East on Sunday 19 September, to officially start the Bupa 30th Great North Run. The Geordie twosome, who are patrons of our charity, Cash For Kids, will wave off the 54,000 runners in Newcastle as runners set off on their 13.1 mile journey to the finish line at South Shields. [more]
How to dance your way to a date!
Psychologists at Northumbria University reckon they've discovered the key dance moves that make men attractive to women! Using 3D motion-capture technology, researchers have identified the key movement areas of the man's body that influence female perceptions of whether their dance skills are “good” or “bad”. [more]
New campaign to tackle male suicide in the North East
Men in the North East are being encouraged to talk about their problems instead of using suicide as a way out. It's part of the Samaritans 'Men on the Ropes' campaign. The North East has the second highest suicide rate in the country and men are more than three times more likely to take their own life than women. [more]
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Rooneys Want Privacy To 'Rebuild Marriage'
Troubled England star Wayne Rooney and his wife Coleen have appealed for privacy following allegations about his private life. [more]
Toddler Needs 200 Stitches After Dog Attack
A toddler is recovering in hospital after receiving 200 stitches to his face following an attack by his grandmother's dog. [more]
Cops Warn Spending Cuts Will Help Criminals
The Police Federation in England and Wales has warned of disastrous consequences if the Government imposes tough budget cuts on the service next month. [more]
Travel Firm Woes Hit Airport Traffic Numbers
BAA, which runs six of Britain's airports, suffered a slight fall in passenger numbers last month compared with August 2009, caused by a dip in holiday flights. [more]
Police Hunt Thugs Behind Train Robberies
Detectives investigating a spate of violent robberies on trains around London and Kent have issued CCTV images of their main suspects. [more]
Connaught Crisis: 700 Jobs To Be Axed
About 700 people are to lose their jobs after services firm Connaught collapsed and went into administration. [more]
Royal Mail Will Be Privatised, Says Govt
The Government is to press ahead with controversial plans to privatise the Royal Mail after a report called for "urgent action". [more]
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Peggy Mitchell Bids Farewell To Eastenders
Tearful Peggy Mitchell has walked out of Albert Square for the final time - after turning down the pleas of her crack addict son Phil to stay. [more]
Rooneys Want Privacy To 'Rebuild Marriage'
Troubled England star Wayne Rooney and his wife Coleen have appealed for privacy following allegations about his private life. [more]
Diva Ayi Jihu Swaps Dishes For Stage
A 25-year-old waitress from Cambridge has become a singing sensation in China, selling 100m records to make her one of the world's biggest-selling artists. [more]
From X Factor To Extra Safe: The JLS Condoms
Britain's biggest boy band has launched a safe sex crusade in order to succeed where the Government has failed. [more]
Davies Stars As England Beat Pakistan In ODI
Steve Davies top-scored with 87 as England beat Pakistan by 24 runs in the first one-day international at the Riverside. [more]
Houllier: Champions League In Three Years
Gerard Houllier set Aston Villa some ambitious targets as he was introduced by his new club. [more]
British Duo Fade in Italian GP Practice
McLaren pair Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton have finished off the pace after the second practice for the Italian Grand Prix. [more]
Defoe Injury Blow To Spurs' Euro Dreams
Tottenham Hotspur striker Jermain Defoe has been ruled out for "around three months" after undergoing ankle surgery. [more]
Toast Tops Poll Of Nation's Favourite Smells
Toast is the nation's favourite smell, bringing back comforting memories of childhood, according to a study. [more]
Why Shaking On It Could Be Key To Long Life
A strong handshake could mean you are in for a long life, according to scientists. [more]
Rescue Attempt For Whale Tangled In Ropes
Animal safety experts are preparing to rescue a humpback whale that is stranded off the Shetland Islands after getting tangled in ropes used to catch shellfish. [more]
Budgie Breeder: 'Please Return My Birds'
A top budgerigar breeder whose champion bird was stamped to death by thieves has appealed for the return of 21 other birds stolen in the raid. [more]
Mystery Surrounds Fate Of Trapped Whale
Mystery surrounds the fate of a hump-backed whale which was trapped off Shetland. [more]
Curse Fear Spells End To Fortune Teller Tax
Politicians in Romania have dropped plans to tax fortune tellers and witches amid fears they will be cursed. [more]
Have-A-Go Customer Foils Armed Bank Raid
An armed bank raid was thwarted when a have-a-go hero leapt on the would-be robber's back. [more]
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