Oct
2007
Articles from 11th Oct 2007
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It's only junk mail, but it's art to Anne
Oct 11 2007 | Today's News
ARTIST Anne Cohen has decided to make a public point about the volume of junk mail falling through her front door. Read
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Judge rules in favour of one super-council
Oct 11 2007 | Today's News
LEGAL challenges to government plans to scrap district and borough councils in Northumberland and Durham were dealt a major blow yesterday by a High Court judge who ruled against a similar court action in the Midlands. Read
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Old folk still facing cash penalties
Oct 11 2007 | Today's News
THE Government was under fire from North campaigners last night for cheating an ageing population, who face parting with their homes to pay for their own care later in life. Read
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Family ensure Rob’s music will live on
Oct 11 2007 | Today's News
THE family of a music student who took his own life have honoured his talent by releasing a CD of his songs. Read
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Eight-year wait for A1 upgrades
Oct 11 2007 | Today's News
MINISTERS faced a furious backlash yesterday after it emerged a key report on the A1 will not be published for two years while major upgrades are unlikely before 2015. Read
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‘Idiots’ blamed for ford closure
Oct 11 2007 | Today's News
“IDIOTS” who drive across a popular ford when the river is in full spate have been blamed for its winter closure. Read
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Pupils learn about farming matters
Oct 11 2007 | Today's News
PUPILS at Hotspur Primary School in Newcastle got the chance to dress up as a farmer and milk a cow yesterday, without leaving the comfort of their classroom. Read
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Hotel checks in with top travel award
Oct 11 2007 | Today's News
A NORTH hotel and spa has been crowned the best of its kind in the country. Seaham Hall Hotel and Serenity Spa in County Durham was named England’s best spa resort at the European finals of the World Travel Awards. Read
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Gift turns page for Gordon
Oct 11 2007 | Today's News
A FORMER art teacher who was left paralysed by a rock climbing accident is re-discovering the joys of reading with the help of hi-tech equipment supplied by charity volunteers. Read
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Journal praised for its support
Oct 11 2007 | Today's News
THE Journal’s campaign to save Northern Rock was last night hailed by regional development chiefs. Read
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We're so sorry, say tyre-slash vandals
Oct 11 2007 | Today's News
TWO vandals who caused damage totalling £7,200 in an alcohol-fuelled tyre slashing spree yesterday expressed their shame and regret to a court. Read
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Chips are down for potato stallholder
Oct 11 2007 | Today's News
A TRADITIONAL-looking jacket potato stall has had its chips. Stallholder Alan Blake has been told by Tynedale Council that his Victorian style Potato Oven is out of keeping with historic Hexham. Read
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Share price soars on chances of a rescue
Oct 11 2007 | Today's News
NORTHERN Rock’s shares leapt by almost a third yesterday after it emerged that a Monaco-based hedge fund had built up a 4% stake in the business. Read
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My floral tribute to trust's help
Oct 11 2007 | Today's News
A NORTHUMBERLAND florist is to repay the charity that helped her start out with a donation of floral decorations. Read
