http://www.journallive.co.uk/ JournalLive for North East news. Read the latest from The Journal newspaper covering Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, Northumberland all areas across the Northeast. en-gb JournalLive no JournalLive for North East news. Read the latest from The Journal newspaper covering Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, Northumberland all areas across the Northeast. North East news, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, JournalLive http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/uk-news-world/2009/07/04/thatcher-rebate-deal-was-a-defeat-84229-24071786/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:35:15 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/uk-news-world/2009/07/04/thatcher-rebate-deal-was-a-defeat-84229-24071786/ Margaret Thatcher's famous budget rebate "victory" in Europe 25 years ago was actually a defeat which left her broken and in tears, it has been claimed. UK & World News http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/uk-news-world/2009/07/04/uk-fans-welcome-at-jackson-memorial-84229-24071785/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:35:14 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/uk-news-world/2009/07/04/uk-fans-welcome-at-jackson-memorial-84229-24071785/ Organisers of Michael Jackson's public memorial have announced that British fans will be able to apply for tickets. UK & World News http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/uk-news-world/2009/07/04/bt-staff-get-free-time-for-pay-cuts-84229-24071674/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:05:18 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/uk-news-world/2009/07/04/bt-staff-get-free-time-for-pay-cuts-84229-24071674/ BT employees have been offered the chance of long-term holidays if they agree to huge pay cuts, the company said tonight. UK & World News http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/uk-news-world/2009/07/04/pensioner-bankruptcy-level-soaring-84229-24071591/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:35:24 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/uk-news-world/2009/07/04/pensioner-bankruptcy-level-soaring-84229-24071591/ The number of pensioners being declared bankrupt has soared by 164% during the past five years, research has shown. UK & World News http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/uk-news-world/2009/07/04/three-children-dead-in-flats-blaze-84229-24071447/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:35:15 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/uk-news-world/2009/07/04/three-children-dead-in-flats-blaze-84229-24071447/ Six people, including three children, have died in a fire that swept through a block of flats in south London. UK & World News http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/uk-news-world/2009/07/03/children-killed-in-tower-block-fire-84229-24071098/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:35:14 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/uk-news-world/2009/07/03/children-killed-in-tower-block-fire-84229-24071098/ A three-week-old baby, a seven-year-old child and an adult have died after fire ripped through a tower block. UK & World News http://www.journallive.co.uk/newcastle-sports/newcastle-sports-news/2009/07/03/lowly-salford-stun-leaders-saints-84229-24071283/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:16:17 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/newcastle-sports/newcastle-sports-news/2009/07/03/lowly-salford-stun-leaders-saints-84229-24071283/ Stefan Ratchford touched down twice and was inspirational throughout as struggling Salford recorded a famous 20-10 victory over engage Super League leaders St Helens. Latest Sports News http://www.journallive.co.uk/newcastle-sports/newcastle-sports-news/2009/07/03/roddick-blasts-past-murray-84229-24070712/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:45:21 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/newcastle-sports/newcastle-sports-news/2009/07/03/roddick-blasts-past-murray-84229-24070712/ Andy Murray's dream of reaching the Wimbledon final was crushed by Andy Roddick in a dramatic semi-final. Latest Sports News http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/uk-news-world/2009/07/03/brits-barred-from-jackson-memorial-84229-24070599/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:05:15 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/uk-news-world/2009/07/03/brits-barred-from-jackson-memorial-84229-24070599/ The clamour for tickets for Michael Jackson's public memorial has begun - but the singer's British fans will be left disappointed. UK & World News http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/uk-news-world/2009/07/03/i-ll-be-back-says-defeated-murray-84229-24070921/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:35:25 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/uk-news-world/2009/07/03/i-ll-be-back-says-defeated-murray-84229-24070921/ British hopes for a home-grown Wimbledon champion have been crushed after Andy Murray crashed out of the tournament. UK & World News http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/uk-news-world/2009/07/03/people-feared-trapped-in-flats-fire-84229-24070920/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:35:24 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/uk-news-world/2009/07/03/people-feared-trapped-in-flats-fire-84229-24070920/ Around 25 people are feared trapped in a block of flats after a fire swept through the building. UK & World News http://www.journallive.co.uk/newcastle-sports/newcastle-sports-news/2009/07/03/ince-returns-to-dons-84229-24070713/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:15:14 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/newcastle-sports/newcastle-sports-news/2009/07/03/ince-returns-to-dons-84229-24070713/ Paul Ince has returned to MK Dons for his second spell as manager little more than a year after leaving for Blackburn, the club have announced. Latest Sports News http://www.journallive.co.uk/newcastle-sports/newcastle-sports-news/2009/07/03/dan-deal-for-blues-84229-24069931/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:45:16 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/newcastle-sports/newcastle-sports-news/2009/07/03/dan-deal-for-blues-84229-24069931/ Chelsea have confirmed the signing of promising young striker Daniel Sturridge on a four-year deal after his contract expired at Manchester City. Latest Sports News http://www.journallive.co.uk/newcastle-sports/newcastle-sports-news/2009/07/03/murray-title-bid-over-84229-24070285/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:45:15 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/newcastle-sports/newcastle-sports-news/2009/07/03/murray-title-bid-over-84229-24070285/ Latest Sports News http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/uk-news-world/2009/07/03/murray-is-knocked-out-of-wimbledon-84229-24070184/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:35:16 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/uk-news-world/2009/07/03/murray-is-knocked-out-of-wimbledon-84229-24070184/ British hopes for a home-grown Wimbledon champion were crushed when Andy Murray crashed out of the tournament. UK & World News http://www.journallive.co.uk/newcastle-sports/newcastle-sports-news/2009/07/03/top-seeds-no-match-for-super-sisters-84229-24068921/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:15:17 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/newcastle-sports/newcastle-sports-news/2009/07/03/top-seeds-no-match-for-super-sisters-84229-24068921/ Defending champions Serena and Venus Williams thrashed the top seeds to secure their place in the Wimbledon women's doubles final and now face a busy Saturday schedule. Latest Sports News http://www.journallive.co.uk/newcastle-sports/newcastle-sports-news/2009/07/03/owen-completes-united-switch-84229-24070284/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:15:15 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/newcastle-sports/newcastle-sports-news/2009/07/03/owen-completes-united-switch-84229-24070284/ Michael Owen has sealed his shock move to Manchester United. Latest Sports News http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/uk-news-world/2009/07/03/baby-peter-council-still-failing-84229-24067129/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:35:15 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/uk-news-world/2009/07/03/baby-peter-council-still-failing-84229-24067129/ The council criticised over the Baby Peter tragedy is still failing to protect all vulnerable children adequately, a report has said. UK & World News http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/uk-news-world/2009/07/03/jilted-partner-strangled-high-flyer-84229-24069705/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:05:24 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/uk-news-world/2009/07/03/jilted-partner-strangled-high-flyer-84229-24069705/ A jealous martial arts expert who strangled his partner after learning she planned to leave him for another man has been found guilty of murder. UK & World News http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/uk-news-world/2009/07/03/double-jeopardy-killer-is-jailed-84229-24069585/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:05:23 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/uk-news-world/2009/07/03/double-jeopardy-killer-is-jailed-84229-24069585/ A violent footballer has been given two life sentences after he admitted killing his ex-girlfriend seven years after being cleared of the crime. UK & World News http://www.journallive.co.uk/newcastle-sports/newcastle-sports-news/2009/07/03/new-deal-for-gibbs-84229-24069932/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:45:14 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/newcastle-sports/newcastle-sports-news/2009/07/03/new-deal-for-gibbs-84229-24069932/ England Under-21 international Kieran Gibbs has signed a new long-term contract extension with Arsenal. Latest Sports News http://www.journallive.co.uk/newcastle-sports/newcastle-sports-news/2009/07/03/owen-on-brink-of-united-switch-84229-24069164/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:15:14 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/newcastle-sports/newcastle-sports-news/2009/07/03/owen-on-brink-of-united-switch-84229-24069164/ Michael Owen will complete his shock move to Manchester United on Friday evening once final medical checks have been conducted. Latest Sports News http://www.journallive.co.uk/newcastle-sports/newcastle-sports-news/2009/07/03/king-kenny-back-on-throne-84229-24069798/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:15:14 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/newcastle-sports/newcastle-sports-news/2009/07/03/king-kenny-back-on-throne-84229-24069798/ Kenny Dalglish is returning to Liverpool to take up a senior role in their academy and as a global ambassador for the club. Latest Sports News http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/breaking-news/2009/07/03/gateshead-headteacher-contracts-swine-flu-61634-24069768/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:14:00 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/breaking-news/2009/07/03/gateshead-headteacher-contracts-swine-flu-61634-24069768/ The headteacher of a Gateshead primary school has contracted swine flu, the local council said. Breaking News http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/breaking-news/2009/07/03/crash-closes-a1-near-ellington-northumberland-61634-24069657/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:00:00 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/breaking-news/2009/07/03/crash-closes-a1-near-ellington-northumberland-61634-24069657/ A CRASH has closed a Northumberland stretch of the A1 in both directions. Breaking News http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/breaking-news/2009/07/03/man-attacked-in-sunderland-park-61634-24069647/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:57:00 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/breaking-news/2009/07/03/man-attacked-in-sunderland-park-61634-24069647/ A MAN suffered serious head injuries after a park attack.   The assault took place in Thompson Park, Southwick, at about 10.25pm on Wednesday.   The victim remains in a serious but stable condition in hospital.   A member of the public called police to report the fight involving a group of men.   Officers attended the scene and found a 34-year-old man with head injuries.   Detective today said they had questioned three people in relation to the assault and they have all now been released on police bail while inquiries continue.   A police spokesman said: "We would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident."   Anyone with information about the assault is asked to contact police on 03456 043 043 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.MPUMinCharsCutOff:210 PageLength:789MPUPositionFromStart:250 MPUPositionRange:1000hasVideoOrImage:False---> Breaking News http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/uk-news-world/2009/07/03/woman-may-have-lain-dead-for-years-84229-24068225/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:35:16 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/uk-news-world/2009/07/03/woman-may-have-lain-dead-for-years-84229-24068225/ The body of an elderly woman lay undiscovered in her flat for up to five years. UK & World News http://www.journallive.co.uk/newcastle-sports/newcastle-sports-news/2009/07/03/bulgaria-set-to-take-f1-to-ecclestone-84229-24069427/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:15:17 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/newcastle-sports/newcastle-sports-news/2009/07/03/bulgaria-set-to-take-f1-to-ecclestone-84229-24069427/ Bulgarian officials are set to meet with Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone at next week's German Grand Prix, as the country steps up its pursuit of bringing a race to the Balkan region. Latest Sports News http://www.journallive.co.uk/newcastle-sports/newcastle-sports-news/2009/07/03/hughes-left-in-no-doubt-over-terry-84229-24069426/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:15:16 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/newcastle-sports/newcastle-sports-news/2009/07/03/hughes-left-in-no-doubt-over-terry-84229-24069426/ Manchester City manager Mark Hughes has been told he is wasting his time trying to prise John Terry from Chelsea. Latest Sports News http://www.journallive.co.uk/newcastle-sports/newcastle-sports-news/2009/07/03/federer-powers-past-haas-84229-24069425/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:15:13 GMT http://www.journallive.co.uk/newcastle-sports/newcastle-sports-news/2009/07/03/federer-powers-past-haas-84229-24069425/ Roger Federer was all class as he made history by becoming the first man to reach seven consecutive Wimbledon finals. Latest Sports News