Mar
2009
Articles from 20th Mar 2009
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Killer driver Katherine Simmance denies text distraction
Mar 20 2009 | Today's News
A MOTORIST who killed a motorcyclist when she drove into his path told a court yesterday she could not explain why she had failed to see him. Read
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Virtual Tyneside online experience expects to boost tourism
Mar 20 2009 | Today's News
A VIRTUAL replica of Tyneside has been created which is expected to boost tourism visitor numbers to the region and help North East businesses gain a global presence. Read
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Northern Rock report shows Treasury failed to assess risks
Mar 20 2009 | Today's News
NORTHERN Rock was allowed to lend £800m in high-risk mortgages for six months after being placed on life-support with billions from the taxpayer. Read
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Lord Mandelson gives North East electric car plan a push
Mar 20 2009 | Today's News
LORD Mandelson is today set to witness an agreement which business leaders say could pave the way for the North East to lead the UK’s electric car production. Read
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Closure threat over English Institute of Sport at Gateshead
Mar 20 2009 | Today's News
ANGER over the potential closure of a North sports centre helping budding Olympic stars has reached Parliament with ministers asked to intervene. Read
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Apprentice hopeful Philip Taylor thanks The Journal
Mar 20 2009 | Today's News
WITH the competition just days away from starting, the North East’s hope to become Sir Alan Sugar’s Apprentice has thanked The Journal for its support. Read
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HMS Illustrious heads home to the Tyne
Mar 20 2009 | Today's News
HMS Illustrious is arriving home on the River Tyne next week. Read
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Tribute to Tyneside rock star Arthur Holmes
Mar 20 2009 | Today's News
THE birthplace of a Tyneside town’s international “rock star” has at last been recognised. Read
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Family in High Court battle over home care
Mar 20 2009 | Today's News
A GRANDMOTHER has become caught up in a High Court battle over home care. Sylvia Adams has been delighted with her carers from Willow Community Care in Stanley, County Durham. Read
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Riders get on their bikes for Derwent reservoir race
Mar 20 2009 | Today's News
OLYMPIC stars and top riders representing the best of British cycle racing will turn out in the North East this Sunday. Read
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Calls to honour life of St Cuthbert
Mar 20 2009 | Today's News
TODAY marks a special day on the North East calendar as we celebrate the life of the patron saint of Northumberland, St Cuthbert. Read
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Sainsbury's unveil plans for new Morpeth supermarket
Mar 20 2009 | Today's News
REVISED plans for a new supermarket on the outskirts of a Northumberland market town were unveiled to local people by a retail giant yesterday. Read
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Drivers break High Level Bridge rules
Mar 20 2009 | Today's News
A not-so-Smart driver crossed the High Level Bridge 49 times – just one of many motorists caught flouting the rules. Read
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NHS reveal the price of missed appointments
Mar 20 2009 | Today's News
MORE than £24m of NHS cash was wasted in the North East last year through patients failing to turn up to hospital appointments. Read
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Askew Road roadworks to end ahead of schedule
Mar 20 2009 | Today's News
MAJOR roadworks that have delayed traffic coming in and out of Newcastle and Gateshead will be complete by the weekend. Read
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Model Sue Johnson struts her stuff for North
Mar 20 2009 | Today's News
A MODEL’S life can be a whirlwind of travel and photo shoots and it has been no different for 52-year-old Sue Johnson. Read
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Options to improve A19 traffic flow are revealed
Mar 20 2009 | Today's News
PLANS to reduce congestion on one of the regions’ busiest roads are set to be made public next week. Read
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Raided Gateshead house had been left unlocked
Mar 20 2009 | Today's News
A THIEF faked his identity – in a bid to escape a Gateshead home he was trying to raid. Read
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Kielder observatory is the star of the Civic Trust Awards
Mar 20 2009 | Today's News
AN observatory which makes the most of the black, pollution-free skies of Northumberland proved a star turn at a major awards ceremony. Read
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Nominations made in Great North Run campaign
Mar 20 2009 | Today's News
THE first nominations have been made as The Journal searches for unsung heroes of the Great North Run. Read
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Daniel Lloyd given four-year jail term after prank horror
Mar 20 2009 | Today's News
A YOUNG father of two is scarred for life and has had part of his left leg amputated after a horrific two- day binge-drinking and drug- fuelled party. Read
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Driver’s fatal error of judgement
Mar 20 2009 | Today's News
REGULAR lunchtime meetings at which two old friends enjoyed a drink and a bet together ended in tragedy when one of them was killed in a road accident while driving home, an inquest heard. Read
