Aug
2010
Articles from 16th Aug 2010
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Crash youngsters have a lucky escape
Aug 16 2010 | Today's News
YOUNGSTERS from Tyneside on their way to a day out at a popular theme park had a lucky escape when their coaches collided. Read
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Weekend events prove a knockout despite poor weather
Aug 16 2010 | Today's News
CROWDS flocked to a number of big events in the region despite overcast skies and rain. Read
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Parents vow to see justice for soldier son Simon Miller
Aug 16 2010 | Today's News
THE father of a military policeman killed in Iraq has vowed to see justice for his son despite five Iraqis being cleared of his murder. Read
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Pressure groups issue warning over future of countryside
Aug 16 2010 | Today's News
THE North East countryside will turn into a “dormitory, theme park and retirement home” unless the new Government acts to save village life, a coalition of pressure groups says. Read
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Stars head North in run-up to Great North Run
Aug 16 2010 | Today's News
A NATIONAL radio station will de-camp to Tyneside later this year to accompany its coverage of the Great North Run. Read
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A1 dossier makes case for dualling in Northumberland
Aug 16 2010 | Today's News
CAMPAIGNERS looking to dual the A1 as it passes through Northumberland have handed a dossier to Government transport bosses. Read
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Councils hope to sell electricity to the National Grid
Aug 16 2010 | Today's News
COUNCIL leaders in the North East are hoping to plug funding gaps in their coffers by selling electricity to the National Grid. Read
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Peru journey will raise awareness of MCAD Deficiency
Aug 16 2010 | Today's News
THE inspirational Rebecca Thompson will only ever see pictures of the two brothers she never got to meet. Read
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Alan Milburn accused of betraying Labour party
Aug 16 2010 | Today's News
FORMER Labour Cabinet minister Alan Milburn was accused of “betraying the people of the North East” after taking up a high-profile job with the Conservative-Lib Dem coalition Government. Read
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Sightings expose spread of deadly ragwort
Aug 16 2010 | Today's News
MORE sightings of the deadly ragwort have been reported by Journal readers, confirming its spread throughout the North East. Read
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Newcastle University sniffs out the truth about bacteria
Aug 16 2010 | Today's News
THE capabilities of bacteria are not to be sniffed at, North East experts have confirmed. Read
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An experience to draw on for runner
Aug 16 2010 | Today's News
TODAY The Journal is launching a series of cartoons based on marathon man Mark Allison’s bid to conquer America. Read
