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Tourism boost for North East as visitor numbers rise Oct 23 2009

NEW figures show that so far this year visitor numbers to the North East have continued to rise and now look on track to break 2008’s record four million-plus.Read

Newcastle Council introduces animal cruelty food policy Jul 02 2009

FREE-RANGE eggs, local veg and ethically-sourced meat will soon be on the menu in schools and care homes.Read

£1m funding bid made for Sunderland seafront Jun 30 2009

A BID is to be made for £1m in funding to kick-start the regeneration of Sunderland’s seafront.Read

Grounds for pride at new coffee shop Jun 27 2009

FOOD miles are set to help local products stand out to customers at an expanding North East coffee shop chain.Read

Why The Journal is putting the North East first May 22 2009

WHEN we launched our Think North East First campaign back in February, our overwhelming ambition was to highlight to our readers just what an important role they had to play in helping the region through these tough times.Read

Palatine Beds are realising a dream May 22 2009

HUMILITY is such an exceptional quality, it’s almost a gift. So, taking a guided tour around a production facility where the majority of the workforce has some form of disability is a very humbling experience. It is also thought-provoking and pride enhancing.Read

Smiles all round at Sunderland recycling operation May 22 2009

YOU can’t have one without the other. A long and happy marriage and a well-established, successful business go together. Listening to what Alex Smiles has to say on the subject not only confirms the theory, it endorses it and validates it.Read

Stewart & Co Fine Foods is local and proud May 22 2009

THE University of Life appeals more to some people than its redbrick cousin. It’s a hard school, but rather than measuring success by degrees, the lessons learned can be character forming.Read

Your top ten North East walks May 22 2009

THE stunning countryside and coastline of the North East is a paradise for walkers and there are few better ways to explore the best of what the region has to offer than on foot. You suggested some of your favourite walks in our online poll and we've picked ten of the most popular to feature here.Read

Your top ten North East stockists May 22 2009

IT'S no good producing the best food and drink in Britain if you have nowhere to sell it. We salute those firms who find success in selling local goods.Read

Your top ten North East views May 22 2009

FROM the banks of the Tyne to the most romantic of castles - the North East has some of the most memorable views in the country, far too many to list here, of course. So, prompted by your votes in our online poll, here we present ten of the finest.Read

Your top ten North East attractions May 22 2009

PLACES to go, things to see - there is no shortage of choice in the North East. Guided by your nominations in our online poll, we have picked a selection of 10 of the best here (although we cheated when it came to castles).Read

Your top ten North East cultural experiences May 22 2009

THE story of the North East's cultural renaissance is well known. A decade or so ago, we would have struggled to get ten ideas with which to fill this page, but now the headache is trying to decide which ones to leave out. Read

Your top ten North East brands May 22 2009

WHICH big names are most synonymous with the North East? We asked you to nominate the brand names that you are proud to have associated with the region...Read

Your top ten Taste companies May 22 2009

OUR Taste campaign was the forerunner to Think North East First and put the importance of thinking local at the top of the agenda. We've picked ten companies who sum up the essence of Taste. Read

Your top ten North East producers May 22 2009

THE Journal's Taste campaign has showcased some of the best food producers the North East has to offer. But it's not just food and drink where this region excels, as your list of your favourite producers reveals. Read

Your top ten North East castles May 22 2009

WE didn't ask specifically for your favourite North East castles, but we got so many responses, we couldn't resist including them. Here are your favourites. Read

Your top ten North East sporting experiences May 22 2009

OK, so it might not have been a great year for the North East's football teams, but it's not been all doom and gloom on the sports pitch. Read

Best Bar None 2009: The Telegraph May 22 2009

THE winners of Newcastle’s Best Bar None were announced at a glitzy award ceremony on Sunday at the Civic Centre Banqueting Suite. The annual event gives the nightlife venues of Newcastle a chance to be rewarded and to celebrate the hard work they put in to make Newcastle one of the best cities in Europe to enjoy.Read

Designs on the North East May 22 2009

AN infatuation with the ampersand is proving to be a profitable occupation. The &-shaped character – along with the rest of the alphabet – dominates one North East designer’s collaborations with artists of every discipline.Read

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