Sep
2008
Articles from 15th Sep 2008
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Flood swept away a lifeline bridge
Sep 15 2008 | Today's News
FLOODS which surged through the region last weekend turned out to be a bridge too far for Eileen Carr, who now faces an extra nine-mile journey to the shops. Read
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Paperboy’s reward offer for stolen bike
Sep 15 2008 | Today's News
PAPERBOY Matthew Reid worked for three years to raise enough money to build his dream bike. Read
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Mike Ashley bows to fury of the fans
Sep 15 2008 | Today's News
NEWCASTLE United owner Mike Ashley sensationally bowed to fan protests last night and confirmed he would put the club up for sale. Read
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Funds raids putting the region at risk
Sep 15 2008 | Today's News
THE Government was last night accused of putting the region’s long-term economic health at risk by diverting North regeneration funds to pay for a housing scheme which will mainly benefit the South. Read
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Crowds seethe at United’s top brass
Sep 15 2008 | Today's News
MIKE Ashley’s vow to sell Newcastle United came the day after a series of mass demonstrations by fans over the resignation of Kevin Keegan. Read
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Leader faces battle over tax cut proposals
Sep 15 2008 | Today's News
LIBERAL Democrat leader Nick Clegg has called for tax cuts to help North East voters facing soaring bills. Read
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Village hall destroyed by blaze
Sep 15 2008 | Today's News
PEOPLE in a former Northumberland pit village have lost their community centre after a fire destroyed their village hall early yesterday. Read
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Casualties bloodied in the name of art
Sep 15 2008 | Today's News
THREE hundred volunteers and a crack team of make-up artists gathered at the weekend to help photographer Wang Qingsong – said to be China’s equivalent of Damien Hirst – create his first work in the UK. Read
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Exciting new service for The Journal’s heartland
Sep 15 2008 | Today's News
THE Journal is today launching an exciting new service for the people of Northumberland – and we want you to be a part of it. Read
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You say buck stops with the directors
Sep 15 2008 | Today's News
READERS of The Journal say Northern Rock’s former bosses were the prime architects of the bank’s downfall a year ago – but have also hit out at the Government’s handling of the crisis. Read
