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Trading weight goals Jan 26 2007

Journal columnist David Banks may be trying to lose weight - but the inspiration for his sponsored slim is trying to put it back on.Read

Message in a bottle for David Jan 23 2007

Slimmer David Banks yesterday took delivery of 312 bottles of tap water - the equivalent of the 23 stones he currently weighs.Read

They'll play - you bring some brass Jan 22 2007

A brass band will be booming out an impromptu concert tomorrow night after being inspired by The Journal's Josie Grove Appeal.Read

Michael will go the distance for Josie Jan 20 2007

When Michael Craig pledged to raise money for The Journal's Josie Grove Appeal, he vowed to go that extra mile for charity - literally.Read

Millionaire pledges money Jan 19 2007

A self-made millionaire has offered to put his hand in his pocket for our Josie Grove appeal - if Journal columnist David Banks hits his weight-loss target.Read

A pizza the action Jan 18 2007

Fundraising for The Journal's Josie Grove leukaemia fund will be a family affair for the De Giorgi clan.Read

The official weigh-in Jan 16 2007

The team at Newcastle's Grainger Market came to the rescue of Journal columnist David Banks yesterday when they offered him use of their historic weigh house.Read

Josie's appeal has a new pedigree chum Jan 13 2007

They say it's a dog's life for slimmers. But one overweight lurcher couldn't be happier to be shedding the pounds.Read

Fall at first hurdle Jan 11 2007

David Banks is under starters orders in his race to lose weight in honour of inspirational teenager Josie Grove.Read

Team suffer short fine leg for cause Jan 10 2007

A team of cricket club caterers endured a gruelling leg-waxing session yesterday and held a Jeans for Josie day to boost The Journal's charity appeal.Read

Why Brian needs a bit of heavy editing Jan 09 2007

Journal editor Brian Aitken today starts his own sponsored slim in aid of our Josie Grove appeal.Read

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Banks a lot Jan 06 2007

Inspirational Josie Grove yesterday came face to face with the man who sparked a region-wide fundraising campaign that has already raised thousands in her honour.Read

Elvis imitator All Shook Up by Josie Jan 05 2007

Singing window cleaner Derek Patterson will be transforming himself into his idol Elvis to help raise money for The Journal's Josie Grove appeal.Read

Cricket club staff to go into bat for Josie Jan 04 2007

A team of cricket club caterers will be having a ball at work next week while raising money for The Journal's charity appeal.Read

'We'll take up Josie's challenge' Jan 03 2007

A husband, wife and daughter team, inspired by Josie Grove, have joined other readers in doing a sponsored slim to raise money for The Journal's fundraising drive.Read

Pharmacy Five join Josie's big challenge Dec 30 2006

Five pharmacists have joined forces to shed weight to raise funds for The Journal's Josie Grove appeal.Read

Josie's appeal passes its £1,000 milestone Dec 29 2006

The Journal's Josie Grove appeal has reached an early milestone. Readers have so far donated more than £1,000 to the Josie Grove Leukaemia Fund.Read

Help raise cash for Josie's fund Dec 28 2006

The Journal is urging readers about to start a New Year health or fitness regime to do it for the Josie Grove Leukaemia Fund.Read

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Josie touches heart of Blair Dec 23 2006

Today, as beautiful, brave Josie Grove looks forward to an emotional Christmas, Prime Minister Tony Blair gives his personal backing to The Journal's fundraising campaign in her name.Read

Toon and country Dec 22 2006

So, this is Christmas/And what have I done?/Another year over/And a new life just begun - (Apologies to John Lennon).Read

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