http://www.shieldsgazette.com/NewsFront.aspx?SectionID=1111 News en-GB Copyright 2007, Johnston Press Plc jpnm.coordinator@jpress.co.uk jpnm.coordinator@jpress.co.uk SGJJ http://www.shieldsgazette.com/GetFeed.aspx?sectionid=1111&format=rss Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:36:25 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://www.shieldsgazette.com/template/group/images/rss/SGJJ_rss.gif http://www.shieldsgazette.com 281 70 http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/Rogue-traders-are-on-the.5841940.jp INCREASING numbers of rogue traders are targeting South Tynesiders, according to council bosses. http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/Rogue-traders-are-on-the.5841940.jp Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:37:06 GMT http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/Black-Cats-boss-lights-up.5843982.jp SUNDERLAND'S big Christmas switch-on went off with a bang as spectacular fireworks lit up the city's skyline. http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/Black-Cats-boss-lights-up.5843982.jp Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:39:04 GMT http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/Lifesize-Joe-is-a-real.5841915.jp A CARDBOARD cut-out of Joe is proving a real crowd puller at a South Tyneside supermarket. http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/Lifesize-Joe-is-a-real.5841915.jp Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:31:16 GMT http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/Campaign-aims-to-make-hospitals.5841843.jp MAKING hospitals safer has been top of the agenda this month. http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/Campaign-aims-to-make-hospitals.5841843.jp Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:14:09 GMT http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/Little-Lily-set-to-shine.5843760.jp LITTLE Lily Walton will light up South Shields tomorrow as guest of honour for the big Christmas lights switch-on. http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/Little-Lily-set-to-shine.5843760.jp Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:00:00 GMT http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/Mercy-for-thief-who-stole.5843779.jp A FORMER heroin addict who stole a computer from a GP's surgery has been ordered to address his drug problem. http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/Mercy-for-thief-who-stole.5843779.jp Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:30:00 GMT http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/Fire-crews-praised-after-fatal.5843764.jp FIREFIGHTERS who dealt with the aftermath of a horrific 31-vehicle pile-up which killed a South Tyneside policeman are to be awarded for their efforts tonight. http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/Fire-crews-praised-after-fatal.5843764.jp Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:00:02 GMT http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/Lifeline-charity-could-face-closure.5842052.jp A CHARITY which staff say has become a "lifeline" for disabled South Tynesiders could face closure is funding is not found. http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/Lifeline-charity-could-face-closure.5842052.jp Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:01:06 GMT http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/New-school-is-different-class.5841966.jp WORK on a multi-million pound revamp of a South Tyneside School could begin next month. http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/New-school-is-different-class.5841966.jp Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:41:50 GMT http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/Diamond-couple-have-had-a.5841925.jp IT'S been a smooth ride for diamond wedding couple Wilf and Jenny Nichol since the day they met. http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/Diamond-couple-have-had-a.5841925.jp Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:32:44 GMT http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/Award-winners-going-for-gold.5841881.jp THE golden achievements of more than 20 youngsters were recognised during a special ceremony. http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/Award-winners-going-for-gold.5841881.jp Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:22:37 GMT http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/Cadets-raise-cash-by-the.5841115.jp YOUNG air cadets made a real splash in a bid to raise cash. http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/Cadets-raise-cash-by-the.5841115.jp Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:02:11 GMT http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/Mayors-unite-to-back-X.5841934.jp THE mayors of South Tyneside and Newcastle came together in a joint bid to get singing star Joe McElderry to the X Factor finals. http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/Mayors-unite-to-back-X.5841934.jp Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:34:54 GMT http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/School-welcomes-students-of-all.5841099.jp A SOUTH Tyneside school is expanding its pupil numbers - to take in the whole comunity. http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/School-welcomes-students-of-all.5841099.jp Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:00:51 GMT http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/Did-noisy-neighbours-make-man.5844002.jp A CORONER halted an inquest to order a probe into whether noisy neighbours led to a man throwing himself out of his window to his death. http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/Did-noisy-neighbours-make-man.5844002.jp Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:44:00 GMT http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/Seven-have-died-from-swine.5843751.jp SEVEN people in the North East of England have died of swine flu since the pandemic took hold, according to regional figures. http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/Seven-have-died-from-swine.5843751.jp Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:00:01 GMT http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/Pervert-social-worker-filmed-up.5842864.jp A SOCIAL worker who filmed up women's skirts during shopping trips for his own "personal gratification" has been removed from the register. http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/Pervert-social-worker-filmed-up.5842864.jp Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:43:58 GMT http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/ExToon-star-couldn39t-manage-on.5842884.jp FORMER Newcastle United star Obafemi Martins couldn't manage on wages of £75,000 a week, a High Court judge has heard. http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/ExToon-star-couldn39t-manage-on.5842884.jp Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:51:28 GMT http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/Charity-made-up-after-store.5841937.jp A CHARITY will be made up after a cosmetics gala evening boosted its latest appeal. http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/Charity-made-up-after-store.5841937.jp Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:36:00 GMT http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/Pub-boss39s-real-ale-trail.5840961.jp A PUB boss claims his hopes of creating a real ale pub trail in South Shields have been dashed by a brewery's "broken promises". http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/Pub-boss39s-real-ale-trail.5840961.jp Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:39:40 GMT http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/No-objections-to-academy-plan.5841138.jp RESIDENTS have given their seal of approval to the proposed expansion of Sunderland AFC's training ground. http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/No-objections-to-academy-plan.5841138.jp Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:05:22 GMT http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/Filmmakers-make-a-stand-against.5840991.jp THE old-fashioned image of bullying is, typically, one of a lonely child being pushed around a playground by their larger peers. http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/Filmmakers-make-a-stand-against.5840991.jp Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:46:47 GMT http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/White-Ribbon-Day-will-highlight.5840986.jp PEOPLE across South Tyneside are being urged to join forces and unite against domestic abuse. http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/White-Ribbon-Day-will-highlight.5840986.jp Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:45:15 GMT http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/Cooks-serve-up-a-bright.5841121.jp BUDDING entrepreneurs cooked up a storm as part of a culinary challenge aimed at promoting new business in South Tyneside. http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/Cooks-serve-up-a-bright.5841121.jp Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:03:36 GMT http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/Security-fence-bid-turned-down.5840978.jp A PLAN for a security fence intended to tackle anti-social behaviour has been rejected because of fears it could lead to more trouble. http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/Security-fence-bid-turned-down.5840978.jp Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:43:50 GMT http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/Friends-raise-more-than-800.5841082.jp A NIGHT aimed at boosting the coffers of a charity managed to raise more than £800. http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/Friends-raise-more-than-800.5841082.jp Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:58:46 GMT http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/Win-a-Barbour-jacket-from.5840939.jp MEN are being given the chance to wrap up in style this winter, thanks to a South Tyneside store. http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/Win-a-Barbour-jacket-from.5840939.jp Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:33:39 GMT http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/Man-attacked-with-bottle-ends.5840017.jp A MAN ended up before the courts for defending himself against a bottle-wielding attacker. http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/Man-attacked-with-bottle-ends.5840017.jp Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:29:35 GMT http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/Queen39s-Speech-blow-for-asbestos.5839975.jp A DESPONDENT asbestos campaigner fears industrial disease victims suffering from pleural plaques could be back to square one. http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/Queen39s-Speech-blow-for-asbestos.5839975.jp Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:26:11 GMT http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/Teen-thug-tracked-down-victim.5839296.jp A "JEALOUS" thug has been warned he could face jail after waiting outside the school gates to attack his 14-year-old love rival. http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/Teen-thug-tracked-down-victim.5839296.jp Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT