Feb
2008
Articles from 29th Feb 2008
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Furore at axed bills contract
Feb 29 2008 | Today's News
NORTHUMBRIAN Water was last night accused of jeopardising the future of the region’s post offices, after it axed the contract for bill payment at branches. Read
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Former soldier’s death explained at inquest
Feb 29 2008 | Today's News
DETAILS of how a former Para was killed by a suicide bomber on an Iraqi “road of death” were revealed for the first time yesterday. Read
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Fears of mass jobs cuts at ‘Ministry’
Feb 29 2008 | Today's News
FEARS of mass job losses across the North East erupted yesterday after the Government’s biggest department announced plans to slash 12,000 staff because of spending cuts. Read
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Hit is no mean feat for family
Feb 29 2008 | Today's News
THEY’RE at it again! The family behind the YouTube video sensation Chorpy Chorpy Cheep Cheep have recorded another hit, this time exclusively for The Journal. Read
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Teen pregnancy rates are falling
Feb 29 2008 | Today's News
THE number of teenage pregnancies in the North East is falling, according to new figures published last night. Read
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Tourists spend £185m
Feb 29 2008 | Today's News
AN INFLUX of overseas tourists is descending upon the North-East, boosting the region’s economy. Read
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School closure decision delay
Feb 29 2008 | Today's News
A DELAY to a decision on the closure of a South Tyneside School is politically motivated, campaigners fighting to save it claim. Read
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Project brings homes hopes
Feb 29 2008 | Today's News
A PUBLIC consultation into a project that will provide affordable housing in a Northumberland village has begun. Read
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Widow’s symbol of rebirth to help others
Feb 29 2008 | Today's News
A WIDOW has launched a new fund bearing a symbol of hope for people to raise money as a lasting legacy to their loved ones lost to asbestos-related cancer. Read
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Council brain drain claims another scalp
Feb 29 2008 | Today's News
THE head of one of the region’s largest authorities is leaving his post as a North East council brain drain continues. Read
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Superbug infection deaths fall
Feb 29 2008 | Today's News
THE North East is bucking the national trend for deaths involving hospital superbugs, according to new figures. Read
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Award chance for caretakers
Feb 29 2008 | Today's News
THE people responsible for keeping our schools running could find themselves rewarded in the North East Schools Awards. Read
