Oct
2009
Articles from 31st Oct 2009
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Man with sea in his blood finds coastal inspiration
Oct 31 2009 | Today's News
WHEN artist Ron Thornton read last Saturday's report in The Journal about a pioneering management plan to protect the Northumbrian coast, he could not have been more pleased. Read
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Leaders pray for Pope to visit the region
Oct 31 2009 | Today's News
A CONCERTED effort is being made to persuade Pope Benedict XVI to make what would be the first ever papal visit to the North East. Read
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Mother of murdered Ashleigh Hall urges action on websites
Oct 31 2009 | Today's News
THE mother of a teenager allegedly killed by a man she met on a social networking site said yesterday her daughter had "made one mistake and has paid for it with her life". Read
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US drink ban angers Fentimans managing director
Oct 31 2009 | Today's News
A US state has banned the sale of a soft drink made in the North East to anyone who not yet turned 21. Read
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North East poltergeist hunter is hoping books fly off shelves
Oct 31 2009 | Today's News
A NORTH EAST poltergeist hunter is hoping to see books flying off the shelves this Hallowe'en. Read
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Farmer killed in crash on A66 near Barnard Castle
Oct 31 2009 | Today's News
AN elderly farmer has died after being thrown from the cab of his tractor in a dramatic pile-up on one of the region’s most dangerous roads. Read
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Time fails to close big divide over fox hunt ban
Oct 31 2009 | Today's News
RIDERS and hounds will be out in force today as the hunting season gets into full flow. Read
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Former Disneyland boss becomes joint chief executive of Alnwick Garden
Oct 31 2009 | Today's News
THE man behind the magic of Disney is coming to Alnwick to spearhead an ambitious bid to turn the Northumberland town into one of the world’s top tourist destinations. Read
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Concern mounts over lost famers details
Oct 31 2009 | Today's News
A GOVERNMENT agency based in the North East has come under further fire for losing the personal details of thousands of farmers. Read
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Time we had the final say on death
Oct 31 2009 | Today's News
HUNDREDS of people have had their say on their own death as part of a North East public consultation. Read
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David Miliband in position for top Euro job
Oct 31 2009 | Today's News
SOUTH Shields MP David Miliband is a "prime candidate" to become Foreign Minister of Europe, a senior Labour figure in the North East says. Read
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Calls to reverse air passenger duty as tickets prices soar
Oct 31 2009 | Today's News
AIR tickets will soar in price from today as the Government introduces the first phase of its aviation tax hikes. Read
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Council magazines: Information or propaganda?
Oct 31 2009 | Today's News
COUNCILS in the region are spending more than £1m a year producing their own publications. Critics say councils are using taxpayers’ money to underwrite something that threatens the future of newspapers. Others say such fears are unfounded. Read
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Join The Journal's Taste food and drink festival
Oct 31 2009 | Today's News
BUDDING young Jamies and Nigellas can try their hand at cake icing and decorating at The Journal’s big Taste food and drink festival this weekend. Read
