Dec
2007
Articles from 26th Dec 2007
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So many reasons for a celebration
Dec 26 2007 | Today's News
A CHRISTMAS bumper crop of baby joy was delivered across the North. In Newcastle’s Royal Victoria Infirmary, the region’s largest maternity centre, 10 babies were born early yesterday. Read
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NHS or private but not both!
Dec 26 2007 | Today's News
A MOTHER who raised £36,000 to pay for additional cancer treatment has been told that she can no longer receive standard care free on the NHS. Read
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Top chef has a new battle on his plate
Dec 26 2007 | Today's News
A RESTAURATEUR is facing a David and Goliath battle to hold on to the name that helped make him famous. Read
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Teachers’ cash to help with building lessons
Dec 26 2007 | Today's News
EXTRA funding is to be made available to help local teachers and children discover more about the North-East’s buildings over the next two years. Read
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Supreme effort to gain ordinary life
Dec 26 2007 | Today's News
EARLIER this year, The Journal told the moving story of Scott Nugent, who suffers from the same rare degenerative brain disease that killed both his mother and his baby son. Read
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Critics invited on to academy group
Dec 26 2007 | Today's News
PEOPLE who opposed plans to create Northumberland’s first city academy on their doorsteps are being offered the chance to get fully involved in the development of the school. Read
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Huntsmen aiming to overturn ban
Dec 26 2007 | Today's News
HUNTING enthusiasts meet for their biggest day of the year this morning – still fighting to win a repeal of the three-year-old ban on their sport. Read
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No option but to close, says Co-op
Dec 26 2007 | Today's News
CO-OP bosses, who are closing a Northumberland store with the loss of 29 jobs, have pinned part of the blame on their failure to secure new premises within a £30m town centre shopping revamp. Read
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Child’s play has exciting times ahead
Dec 26 2007 | Today's News
THOUSANDS of youngsters in parts of Northumberland can look forward to more exciting play opportunities thanks to a £200,000 lottery-funded investment aimed at boosting children’s fun. Read
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Panto’s such fun for Mickey – oh yes it is
Dec 26 2007 | Today's News
HOW are Hollywood veteran Mickey Rooney and his wife celebrating Christmas this year, 6,000 miles from home? Jane Hall caught up with the couple between panto performances in Sunderland to find out. Read
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Little to cheer us in the first few months
Dec 26 2007 | Today's News
IN THE first part of The Journal’s Review of the Year, Audrey Barton looks back at the stories which made the headlines in January to March. Read
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Culture vultures OK
Dec 26 2007 | Today's News
A GROUP of North youngsters who were immersed in culture for a year to see whether their exam scores would improve have seen SATs results soar. Read
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Top 10 Actors - pick your favourite
Dec 26 2007 | Today's News
Browse the list below for the 50 actors and actresses that The Journal's readers have voted among their top ten. Read
