Sep
2008
Articles from 23rd Sep 2008
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Protesters step up hospital superstore fight
Sep 23 2008 | Today's News
THE battle over plans for a Tesco superstore on a hospital site stepped up a gear yesterday when protesters handed over 350 objection letters and a 300-signature petition. Read
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North can ride out economic storm
Sep 23 2008 | Today's News
THE North East can “ride out” the economic storm with Newcastle driving the region’s development, experts yesterday declared at the Labour Party Conference. Read
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Swinging back to the 60s
Sep 23 2008 | Today's News
PAUL McCartney wrote “When I’m 64”, but now he and other chart giants from Mick Jagger to Cliff Richard have passed that milestone. Read
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‘Don’t privatise Metro’
Sep 23 2008 | Today's News
UNION leaders are urging Metro passengers to lobby their MPs to demand the rail system stays public. Read
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Brewery site saga takes a new twist
Sep 23 2008 | Today's News
THE ROW over Sunderland’s derelict Vaux brewery site took another twist yesterday when supermarket giant Tesco announced a bid for a contract to develop the land it already owns. Read
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Police probe late-night death crash
Sep 23 2008 | Today's News
POLICE investigations were continuing yesterday into the circumstances surrounding a weekend road smash in a Northumberland village which claimed the life of a car driver. Read
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Alpha male Glen’s drive
Sep 23 2008 | Today's News
GOLF-CRAZY Glen Copeland is putting in the miles to carry out an international charity challenge. Read
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Old knickers are set to frill again
Sep 23 2008 | Today's News
COLLECTORS of historic underwear believe Berwick would provide a blooming good base to exhibit their wares, which are definitely not no-frills. Read
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Family fight for inquest on dad’s overdose death
Sep 23 2008 | Today's News
THE family of a man who died after allegedly being given a lethal overdose by his GP are fighting in London’s High Court for a full inquest into his death. Read
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Grundy backs our fight to save Hall
Sep 23 2008 | Today's News
THE battle to save Seaton Delaval Hall has received the backing of a renowned local broadcaster and architectural historian. Read
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You can edit our website for a day
Sep 23 2008 | Today's News
THE Journal is offering youngsters the chance to edit our website for a day – to coincide with a new festival for children and young people. Read
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Early start urged on new flood defences
Sep 23 2008 | Today's News
ENVIRONMENT Agency bosses are investigating whether they can speed up a £13m scheme to improve a market town’s ageing flood defences, in the wake of the recent deluge which left more than 1,000 homes and businesses under water. Read
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Experts call for rethink on science
Sep 23 2008 | Today's News
SCIENCE testing in British primary schools is having a negative impact on encouraging children’s natural curiosity, say North East academics. Read
