Mar
2008
Articles from 1st Mar 2008
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Hunter buys second North garden chain
Mar 01 2008 | Today's News
THE Scottish tycoon who bought the Peter Barratt’s garden centre group last year has acquired a second North East chain in a multi-million pound deal. Read
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Brent judge praised for wanting to be extra tough
Mar 01 2008 | Today's News
UNDER the Criminal Justice Act of 2003, 12 years is the starting point for a judge to consider the minimum time a youth under the age of 18 must spend in custody for an offence of murder – which carries a life sentence. Read
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Chaos as gales sweep the region
Mar 01 2008 | Today's News
GALES and driving rain swept the region last night causing transport chaos and the postponement of a top flight rugby match. Read
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Jassim is just half the man he was
Mar 01 2008 | Today's News
AFTER facing one of the biggest challenges of his life by losing almost half his body weight, Jassim Al-Kanani has set himself an even bigger one. Read
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MS sufferer in claim for unfair dismissal
Mar 01 2008 | Today's News
A PRISON worker with multiple sclerosis claims his boss told him: “It would be easier for the department if there weren’t people like you.” Read
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Missing snake under the bed
Mar 01 2008 | Today's News
A MISSING boa constrictor that sparked a mass search has re-emerged – from under the owner’s bed. Read
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Making rail progress
Mar 01 2008 | Today's News
EXTRA trains between London and the North East and Scotland could be on the way after Network Rail yesterday unveiled plans for more services. Read
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MP moves to allay job loss fears
Mar 01 2008 | Today's News
NORTH East Minister Nick Brown has promised to keep a “close eye” on regional employment amid concerns of job cuts at a major Government department and Northern Rock. Read
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University fires dean after plagiarism row
Mar 01 2008 | Today's News
A SHAMED academic has been fired following two cases of plagiarism dating back more than 20 years. Read
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An amazing collection by Wark pupils
Mar 01 2008 | Today's News
A FESTIVE recycling effort by children at a Northumberland school will help youngsters in one of the poorest nations of earth as well as the environment. Read
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Council ‘acting like Big Brother’
Mar 01 2008 | Today's News
A COUNCIL has been accused of acting like “Big Brother” because it has banned pictures of scantily clad women from its taxis. Read
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Mother’s special day steeped in tragedy
Mar 01 2008 | Today's News
THE MOTHER of a talented photographer who was killed in a frenzied knife attack has spoken of life without her son, two years on from his death. Read
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Launch provides voice for minority
Mar 01 2008 | Today's News
THE lesbian and gay community has been given a stronger voice in the North East with the launch of a new campaigning federation. Read
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North’s crimefighters are captured in time
Mar 01 2008 | Today's News
IF – as people so often insist – the police are getting younger these days, The Journal should have the proof. Read
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Treatment can lead to years free of disease
Mar 01 2008 | Today's News
PATIENTS with a common cancer of the lymphatic system are set to benefit from a new treatment approach allowing them to manage their disease as a chronic condition, thanks to new national guidance. Read
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Billy overjoyed at wonder drug
Mar 01 2008 | Today's News
BILLY Hamilton is living proof of how cancer can now be managed as a chronic condition. Read
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Kate’s very sure of the things she has to love
Mar 01 2008 | Today's News
KATE Walton, 26, opened exclusive fashion store havetolove in 2006 in Gosforth, Newcastle. She won a prestigious national award for business just a year after opening. Read
