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2004
Articles from 23rd Sep 2004
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Burning issue may prove too hot to handle
Sep 23 2004 | Rugby
A major row is simmering between the Zurich Premiership clubs and the Rugby Football Union which could ultimately threaten next summer's British Lions tour to New Zealand. Read
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Tyne duo back from England duty
Sep 23 2004 | Rugby
Tynedale ring the changes for their National Division Three North match at Fylde on Saturday. Read
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Shaw lined up for move
Sep 23 2004 | Rugby
Joe Shaw is set to make a dramatic return to the Falcons starting line-up in their top-of-the-table Zurich Premiership clash against Gloucester at Kingsholm on Saturday. Read
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Wigan target old boy Long
Sep 23 2004 | Rugby
Wigan star Kris Radlinski has pinpointed Great Britain colleague Sean Long as the man to stop when St Helens visit the JJB Stadium on Saturday in round one of the Tetley's Super League play-offs. Read
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England have double vision
Sep 23 2004 | Rugby
Phil Dowson is convinced the England Sevens squad can make history and do a World Cup double. Read
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F1:Ralf raring for taste of China
Sep 23 2004 | Other Sports
Ralf Schumacher is raring to get back into action in this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix after a two-month injury absence. Read
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Motorsport: Bernau turns up heat
Sep 23 2004 | Other Sports
Stuart Oliver's continental challenge is heading for a fascinating climax after the British champion had his FIA European Truck Racing Cup advantage slashed in Belgium at the weekend. Read
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F1: Button geared up for a scorcher
Sep 23 2004 | Other Sports
Jenson Button cannot wait to get to grips with Shanghai's new Formula One track in this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix. Read
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Prutton on target for Saints again
Sep 23 2004 | Football
Carling Cup goalscorer David Prutton insists speculation surrounding the future of manager Steve Wigley will not hamper the players' efforts to improve on a stuttering start to the season. Read
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Just in time
Sep 23 2004 | Football
Nottingham Forest needed extra time to see off Rotherham 2-1 in the Carling Cup at the City Ground last night. Read
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Win a spur for Reds clash
Sep 23 2004 | Football
Spurs warmed up in emphatic style for Saturday's Barclays Premiership clash against a rejuvenated Manchester United by proving they have 'six-appeal' under Jacques Santini. Read
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Toffees get out of a sticky spot
Sep 23 2004 | Football
Everton manager David Moyes is looking forward to another clash with one of his former clubs in the third round of the Carling Cup. Read
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Hughes shocked at Rovers' defence
Sep 23 2004 | Football
Blackburn boss Mark Hughes has made defending his main priority after his side was knocked out of the Carling Cup by Bournemouth last night. Read
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Villa are hit by Laursen injury
Sep 23 2004 | Football
Aston Villa centre-back Martin Laursen is expected to be out of action for up to two months as manager David O'Leary was given cause for concern by his makeshift back four in last night's 3-1 home win over QPR in the Carling Cup Read
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More red card woe
Sep 23 2004 | Football
Fulham manager Chris Coleman refused to condemn Liam Rosenior after the Carling Cup victory at Boston - even though the young defender compounded the club's recent disciplinary problems. Read
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Carling Cup second round review
Sep 23 2004 | Football
Steve Wigley finally enjoyed his first win as Southampton manager with victory over Northampton in the Carling Cup last night. Read
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Millwall 3, Derby 1
Sep 23 2004 | Football
Paul Ifill marked his first start since the opening day of the season with a superb injury-time strike to seal a much-needed win for Millwall over 10-man Derby. Read
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Golden girl provides tough test for Lisa
Sep 23 2004 | Athletics News
European Under-23 silver medallist Lisa Dobriskey returns to Tyneside well aware of the difficult task she faces when she lines up in the Great North Mile on Saturday. Read
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Wilkinson waits for French call-up
Sep 23 2004 | Athletics News
Neil Wilkinson is expecting an international call after his recent efforts in the Bristol half-marathon. Read
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Quartet strings together victory
Sep 23 2004 | Athletics News
Harry Gilroy has been with Gosforth Harriers for over 50 years and his passion for athletics still shines as brightly as ever. Read
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Mooney quick to take his chance
Sep 23 2004 | Athletics News
John Mooney made a flying visit to his North East home and took the chance to compete in last weekend's Sunderland Cross Country relays. Read
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Hazel settles for silver lining
Sep 23 2004 | Athletics News
Sunderland's Hazel Robson lost her Paralympic Games title in Athens last night when she was pushed into second place by a new world record holder. Read
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Hazel chases golden chance
Sep 23 2004 | Athletics News
Sunderland sprinter Hazel Robson immediately set her sights on a golden recovery after missing out on the chance to become Britain's first track champion at the Paralympics. Read
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A magical partnership
Sep 23 2004 | Music
The musical partnership between guitarist John Williams and multi-instrumentalist Richard Harvey has been a long and enduring one - and next week audiences in the North East will be able to see and hear for themselves the duo's magical music-making. Read
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Chocs away for Scott
Sep 23 2004 | Fashion
North designer Scott Henshall sweetened his audience in London last night by unwrapping a chocolate box of his latest cutting edge fashions. Read
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Windies are on the up now
Sep 23 2004 | Cricket
Ramnaresh Sarwan hopes West Indies cricket may finally be on the up again - but, eying an ICC Champions Trophy final against England, he warns there is still a long way to go. Read
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Fit to face England
Sep 23 2004 | Cricket
The West Indies are confident captain Brian Lara will be fit to face England in Saturday's ICC Champions Trophy final at The Oval. Read
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House is set for Haydock gallop
Sep 23 2004 | Horse Racing
Grand National hero Amberleigh House will have a racecourse gallop after racing at Haydock Park on Saturday. Read
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A sunshine target for Alkaadhem
Sep 23 2004 | Horse Racing
Marcus Tregoning will point Alkaadhem towards Dubai this winter after a facile victory in the Listed Merbury catering Consultants Foundation Stakes at Goodwood yesterday. Read
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Classy Ecomiunm nears return
Sep 23 2004 | Horse Racing
Forgotten horse Ecomium is set to hit the comeback trail according to trainer Jeremy Noseda. Read
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It's all systems go for Norse Dancer
Sep 23 2004 | Horse Racing
Norse Dancer will take his chance in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at the weekend as part of an end-of-season campaign which will culminate in a tilt at the Hong Kong Cup. Read
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Marcus set to sample winter in the desert
Sep 23 2004 | Horse Racing
Marcus Tregoning will point Alkaadhem towards Dubai this winter after an easy victory in the Listed Merbury catering Consultants Foundation Stakes at Goodwood yesterday. Read
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Bobby Dazzler to live up to his name
Sep 23 2004 | Horse Racing
If antiques guru David Dickinson was a betting man, he would spot a Bobby Dazzler of a punting opportunity at Perth this afternoon. Read
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Sergio opts to ignore £1m prize
Sep 23 2004 | Golf
Sergio Garcia, one of the stars of Europe's Ryder Cup success, has joined Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson, two flops of the American side, in deciding not to play in next month's HSBC World Match Play Championship at Wentworth. Read
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Liz leads way in Durham's clean sweep
Sep 23 2004 | Golf
Durham enjoyed a clean sweep in The Journal Ladies Champion of Champions Final at windy Gosforth. Read
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Whickham decide on DIY
Sep 23 2004 | Golf
Whickham is one of the most picturesque golf courses - and now they have added two terrific new holes on land they acquired in 1990 which can only add to the quality of the course. Read
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Scott puts the heat on in Turkey
Sep 23 2004 | Golf
Kendal's Peter Scott posted a superb final round of 68, five under par, to prevent Wales' Simon Edwards completing a hat-trick in the PGA of Europe Beko Conrad International Pro-am in Turkey. Read
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Dinwiddie boost lifts County title hopes
Sep 23 2004 | Golf
Durham will go into the English County Championship finals boosted by the news No 1 Rob Dinwiddie has forced his way into the Walker Cup squad. Read
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Howell still on Ryder breeze
Sep 23 2004 | Golf
A tired-looking David Howell, still on a high from helping Europe to their biggest-ever Ryder Cup win, yesterday made a frank admission on the eve of The Heritage tournament at Woburn. Read
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Tall story
Sep 23 2004 | News Archive
With visitors and crews travelling from all over the world to experience the famous North-East welcome, The Tall Ships' Race 2005 at Newcastle Gateshead is set to be the biggest and best in the event's history. Read
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Cheers
Sep 23 2004 | News Archive
With so much choice and diversity when it comes to bars, pubs and clubs - nobody could complain about the nightlife in the North- East. Read
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100 Reasons Why It's Great Up North - 2004
Sep 23 2004 | News Archive
The Great North Forest, Hadrian's Wall and Newcastle's Grey Street, all featured in the 2004 list. Click here to read more. Read
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Big on shopping..and the best
Sep 23 2004 | News Archive
With Europe's largest shopping centre right on your doorstep, you really can shop till you drop up North. Read
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All things bright and beautiful
Sep 23 2004 | News Archive
Environment Editor Tony Henderson on the North-East's winning double Read
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We're not going back
Sep 23 2004 | News Archive
More and more people are choosing to stay in the North- East to live and work - and a growing number are moving here from all over the world. Read
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2004 the Year of the North
Sep 23 2004 | News Archive
With the most affordable homes in England, speedy commutes, plenty of open space and beaches just a short drive away for the majority of homeowners, most Londoners would envy the lifestyle we enjoy in the North-East. Read
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Adding colour to a golden age
Sep 23 2004 | News Archive
Born within a few days of each other in September 1934, it's hard to believe that Sophia Loren and Brigitte Bardot have now reached three score years and ten. Read
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Victim of bogus call
Sep 23 2004 | News Archive
A pensioner has been burgled by a bogus water board official in Gateshead. Read
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Memorial to disaster
Sep 23 2004 | News Archive
A memorial to the victims of the Munich air disaster was unveiled in Germany yesterday. Read
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Maxwell inquiry `blocked'
Sep 23 2004 | News Archive
Ministers in John Major's Conservative government secretly blocked an official inquiry into the death of newspaper tycoon Robert Maxwell, it was disclosed yesterday. Read
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Car con costs mum £1,300
Sep 23 2004 | News Archive
A single mum faces £1,343.36 in parking fines and bailiff's fees - run up by the man she sold her car to. Read
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Man denies savage attack on his bride
Sep 23 2004 | News Archive
A man yesterday denied carrying out a prolonged, vicious attack on his wife less than a fortnight after they returned from their honeymoon. Read
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Peter keeps up winning habit with £1,000
Sep 23 2004 | News Archive
A former music promoter has become the latest winner of The Journal's Ring To Win competition. Read
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City's ship drops anchor for the last time
Sep 23 2004 | News Archive
Crowds gathered on the banks of the Tyne yesterday to see HMS Newcastle's final voyage. Read
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Motorist in the clear
Sep 23 2004 | News Archive
A motorist was yesterday cleared of causing death by driving dangerously. Read
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Hostage made to plead for his life
Sep 23 2004 | News Archive
British hostage Kenneth Bigley was made to plead for his life last night in the latest sick video from his ruthless abductors. Read
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Strange sex life of voles
Sep 23 2004 | News Archive
Mating male meadow voles take sexual competition to new heights when they get a whiff of a love rival, scientists revealed yesterday. Read
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Europe sparks overtime row
Sep 23 2004 | News Archive
A row broke out between employers and unions last night over moves by the European Commission to tighten restrictions on working hours. Read
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Brothers are jailed
Sep 23 2004 | News Archive
Two brothers who raided a Sunderland supermarket have both been jailed for six years. Read
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Criticised council now tops the table
Sep 23 2004 | News Archive
A council whose housing benefit system was branded one of the worst in Britain by anti-fraud watchdogs a year ago has achieved a remarkable transformation. Read
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Famous street hosts car-free day to show the way
Sep 23 2004 | News Archive
One of the North-East's most historic streets hosted a pilot scheme aimed at encouraging road users not to rely on using their cars yesterday. Read
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Ban for man who had 29 cats
Sep 23 2004 | News Archive
A 68-year-old man has been banned from keeping any animal for the rest of his life after RSPCA inspectors discovered 29 cats living in squalid conditions at his filthy flat. Read
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Ex-wife of rock star Ferry faces music
Sep 23 2004 | News Archive
The ex-wife of North rock star Bryan Ferry yesterday vowed to "bring down the Government" as she appeared in court over her role in the pro-hunting demonstration in Parliament Square last week. Read
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How we got an oasis of culture
Sep 23 2004 | Theatre
The North-East is increasingly becoming a major international player in the arts. David Whetstone, Arts & Entertainment Editor of The Journal, explains why the region is culturally so rich. Read
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Jennifer got 'weaving' for her sculpture
Sep 23 2004 | Theatre
When she won a commission to create a new piece of art in an interesting city centre location, sculptor Jennifer Douglas headed off to the DIY superstore for her materials. Read
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French poster chic
Sep 23 2004 | Theatre
The Bowes Museum is using innovative blockbuster exhibitions as an effective way of hugely increasing its visitor numbers. Read
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Fight pair desperate to put on big show
Sep 23 2004 | Boxing
The immediate future of professional boxing shows on Tyneside lies in the hands of local champions Ryan Kerr and Danny Moir tonight. Read
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Mission to keep Khan in ranks
Sep 23 2004 | Boxing
Amateur Boxing Association officials insist they can persuade Amir Khan to delay the start of his professional career. Read
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Blow for boating
Sep 23 2004 | Coarse Angling
Boat fishing has been virtually non-existent due to the strong winds. Read
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Alex is rock of the Bay
Sep 23 2004 | Coarse Angling
The Whitley Bay Open shore competition attracted a turnout of 296 rods of which 76 weighed in a total of 145lb. Read
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New durable bait can be landed by sea anglers
Sep 23 2004 | Coarse Angling
A new artificial sea angling bait, called Peeler Crab Sea Sticks, is to be launched on October 1. Read
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Tyne continues to produce results
Sep 23 2004 | Coarse Angling
The Tyne continues to receive fine runs of salmon and sea-trout. Catches on Bywell Syndicate waters have now reached a staggering 377 salmon for the season so far. Read
