Mar
2008
Articles from 13th Mar 2008
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Putting the region on record
Mar 13 2008 | Today's News
INTERNATIONAL business leaders with the potential to transform parts of Newcastle and Gateshead in a radical new approach to development in the cities, have been targeted in a new video aimed at attracting them to the area. Read
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Gambler suffers one more loss
Mar 13 2008 | Today's News
A COMPULSIVE gambler who lost more than £2m has now lost his High Court claim for compensation and damages from bookmaker William Hill. Read
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Blast man faces crown court trail on arson charge
Mar 13 2008 | Today's News
A MAN appeared in court yesterday afternoon charged with causing a blast which left him with severe burns and destroyed his council-owned home. Read
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High-speed rail’s £17bn North boost
Mar 13 2008 | Today's News
EXPERTS on high-speed trains have told the Government the North East could be worth £17bn more to the UK economy if it had faster rail links. Read
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End of GP surgery predicted as fees go
Mar 13 2008 | Today's News
THE future is looking bleak for a doctors’ surgery which serves 4,000 patients after plans for a new pharmacy were approved. Read
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Budget reveals drinkers and car drivers will pay
Mar 13 2008 | Today's News
ALISTAIR DARLING was condemned for ignoring the North East’s need for transport improvements yesterday while hitting travellers and drinkers with new taxes in a “stability” Budget. Read
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Stepping out to raise charity cash
Mar 13 2008 | Today's News
FRIENDS of a teenager who fought leukaemia only to lose his life to a rare blood disorder are to use one of his favourite hobbies to raise money for fellow sufferers. Read
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Awards will thank Great North Runners efforts
Mar 13 2008 | Today's News
ONCE again, The Journal is giving you – Journal readers – the opportunity to honour the unsung heroes of the BUPA Great North Run. Read
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Quay to national success
Mar 13 2008 | Today's News
A TYNESIDE riverside development scooped a national award on home soil last night. Read
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14 POs to go and more may follow
Mar 13 2008 | Today's News
A RAFT of post office closures in the region was announced yesterday, prompting fears many more are to follow. Read
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Still no-go on academy
Mar 13 2008 | Today's News
EDUCATION chiefs yesterday ruled out any chance of reconsidering an academy sponsorship deal by Sir Peter Vardy and ex-Sunderland football club chairman Bob Murray – despite high-level backing from former Prime Minister Tony Blair. Read
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Tourist attraction lighthouse rewired
Mar 13 2008 | Today's News
IT has been a case of many hands make light work at a National Trust landmark. The task of completely rewiring Souter Lighthouse on The Leas in South Tyneside began in early January with an eight-strong team from North-East company Bartram Walker. Read
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Gold Cup winner Stan is Cheltenham VIP
Mar 13 2008 | Today's News
RETIRED jockey Stan Hayhurst finds it hard to watch professional horse racing. More than 55 years of participation in the sport have made him an agitated spectator. Read
