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Latest news stories and headlines from the best North East newspaper. en-gb http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/todays-news/2008/05/09/north-holds-key-to-survival-of-labour-61634-20883777/ Thu, 08 May 2008 23:30:00 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/todays-news/2008/05/09/north-holds-key-to-survival-of-labour-61634-20883777/ GORDON Brown could lose seats in his North East strongholds and face defeat at the next general election, a new analysis by The Journal reveals today. http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/todays-news/2008/05/09/battling-with-the-stars-for-film-award-61634-20883831/ Thu, 08 May 2008 23:29:00 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/todays-news/2008/05/09/battling-with-the-stars-for-film-award-61634-20883831/ A TEENAGE student is going up against Hollywood A-listers in an international film festival. http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/todays-news/2008/05/09/cancer-girl-ella-set-to-meet-hero-mickey-mouse-61634-20883776/ Thu, 08 May 2008 23:28:00 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/todays-news/2008/05/09/cancer-girl-ella-set-to-meet-hero-mickey-mouse-61634-20883776/ A YOUNG cancer sufferer has been given the go-ahead by doctors to fly to the USA to meet Mickey Mouse. http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/todays-news/2008/05/09/sage-makes-top-10-of-england-s-finest-61634-20883764/ Thu, 08 May 2008 23:27:00 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/todays-news/2008/05/09/sage-makes-top-10-of-england-s-finest-61634-20883764/ NORTH music venue The Sage Gateshead has been named as one of the best buildings of the last 100 years in England in a well-recognised travel guide. http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/todays-news/2008/05/09/heroes-all-medals-for-39th-regiment-61634-20883485/ Thu, 08 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/todays-news/2008/05/09/heroes-all-medals-for-39th-regiment-61634-20883485/ HERO soldiers who have just returned from a tour of duty in Afghanistan have received medals for their service at a ceremony in Northumberland. http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/todays-news/2008/05/09/region-s-top-schools-in-anxious-wait-for-awards-61634-20883651/ Thu, 08 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/todays-news/2008/05/09/region-s-top-schools-in-anxious-wait-for-awards-61634-20883651/ THE region’s top schools will be honoured at a special ceremony in Newcastle next week. Now in its second year, the North East Schools Awards will see The Journal teaming up with our sister paper on Teesside, the Evening Gazette, and sponsors Northumbrian Water to recognise the unsung work making a difference to our children’s education. http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/todays-news/2008/05/09/lulu-gives-festival-something-to-shout-about-61634-20883832/ Thu, 08 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/todays-news/2008/05/09/lulu-gives-festival-something-to-shout-about-61634-20883832/ SIXTIES pop sensation Lulu is one of the acts performing at this year’s South Tyneside Summer Festival. http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/todays-news/2008/05/09/scheme-to-breathe-life-into-village-61634-20883857/ Thu, 08 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/todays-news/2008/05/09/scheme-to-breathe-life-into-village-61634-20883857/ AMBITIOUS plans to transform a “forgotten” village have been revealed. The proposals include up to 250 new homes and also new industrial estates and a health centre at Chilton, near Ferryhill, County Durham. http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/todays-news/2008/05/09/sir-bobby-helps-out-sisters-with-tribute-to-their-mum-61634-20883885/ Thu, 08 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/todays-news/2008/05/09/sir-bobby-helps-out-sisters-with-tribute-to-their-mum-61634-20883885/ THIRTY years ago this month Sir Bobby Robson brought the FA Cup “home” to Langley Park cricket club in County Durham. http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/todays-news/2008/05/09/mp-under-fire-after-attack-on-rock-brand-61634-20883886/ Thu, 08 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/todays-news/2008/05/09/mp-under-fire-after-attack-on-rock-brand-61634-20883886/ ATOP Tory MP was under fire from Labour yesterday after questioning the Northern Rock “brand” amid efforts to rebuild the bank. http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/todays-news/2008/05/09/costly-search-for-woman-in-underwear-61634-20883887/ Thu, 08 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/todays-news/2008/05/09/costly-search-for-woman-in-underwear-61634-20883887/ A SLEEPWALKER may have sparked a huge search costing thousands of pounds involving a helicopter, police officers with dogs and search and rescue teams. http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/todays-news/2008/05/09/blast-risk-man-under-charged-61634-20885265/ Thu, 08 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/todays-news/2008/05/09/blast-risk-man-under-charged-61634-20885265/ A DRUNKEN man forced neighbours to be evacuated when he deliberately fractured a gas pipe during a two-and-a-half hour armed siege. http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/todays-news/2008/05/09/windmill-puts-spin-on-200th-anniversary-celebrations-61634-20885544/ Thu, 08 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/todays-news/2008/05/09/windmill-puts-spin-on-200th-anniversary-celebrations-61634-20885544/ THE Fulwell Windmill, Sunderland, will host a number of activities coinciding with its 200th anniversary this weekend. http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/todays-news/2008/05/08/rapist-12-given-one-last-chance-61634-20878489/ Wed, 07 May 2008 23:30:00 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/todays-news/2008/05/08/rapist-12-given-one-last-chance-61634-20878489/ A TWELVE-year-old boy who raped a girl of seven during a drunken truth or dare game has been given a last chance by a judge to keep his freedom after absconding from a residential home. http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/todays-news/2008/05/08/cancer-patient-makes-bid-to-buy-more-time-61634-20877323/ Wed, 07 May 2008 23:29:00 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/todays-news/2008/05/08/cancer-patient-makes-bid-to-buy-more-time-61634-20877323/ A GRANDFATHER who has been given just months to live is facing a desperate race against time to fund an experimental cancer treatment that will allow him precious time to spend with his family. http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/todays-news/2008/05/08/you-re-letting-our-countryside-down-61634-20878490/ Wed, 07 May 2008 23:28:00 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/todays-news/2008/05/08/you-re-letting-our-countryside-down-61634-20878490/ MINISTERS are consistently failing rural communities in the North East, experts from the region claimed yesterday. http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/todays-news/2008/05/08/parents-can-help-end-knife-horror-61634-20877463/ Wed, 07 May 2008 23:27:00 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/todays-news/2008/05/08/parents-can-help-end-knife-horror-61634-20877463/ THE mother of a teenager killed in a frenzied knife attack has urged other parents to be vigilant against knife crime and the booze culture. http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/todays-news/2008/05/08/plan-to-feed-pigs-to-chickens-slammed-61634-20877247/ Wed, 07 May 2008 23:26:00 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/todays-news/2008/05/08/plan-to-feed-pigs-to-chickens-slammed-61634-20877247/ A NORTH EAST scientist has said European Union plans to allow pig remains to be used to feed poultry could create a second BSE-style crisis. http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/todays-news/2008/05/08/recordings-from-covert-device-smashed-drug-racket-61634-20878491/ Wed, 07 May 2008 23:25:00 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/todays-news/2008/05/08/recordings-from-covert-device-smashed-drug-racket-61634-20878491/ AN undercover police operation smashed a major cannabis racket in the North East with the aid of a sophisticated bugging device, a court heard. http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/todays-news/2008/05/08/threat-of-flooding-to-new-homes-61634-20877246/ Wed, 07 May 2008 23:24:00 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/todays-news/2008/05/08/threat-of-flooding-to-new-homes-61634-20877246/ THOUSANDS of families could see their homes flooded because the Government is failing to carry out proper risk assessments, a country group has claimed.