Evening Chronicle (Newcastle, England) back issues from May 2009:
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New scrappage scheme appeal.
May 01, 2009 ... USED cars must be included in any scheme that provides financial incentives for motorists to buyer a newer, cleaner vehicle. This is the warning from the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association, which is urging the Government to include secondhand cars in any plans to ...
Window on Kia's Soul.
May 01, 2009 ... Byline: JOHN SCANTLEBURY FAIR play to Kia, the Soul is something different, startlingly so, which may prove to be a strong selling point ... or, then again, may not. At just over four metres in length, it matches your standard supermini, but it is built like an ...
Power in the city.
May 01, 2009 ... Byline: CHRIS RUSSON AMODIFIED Citroen C1 has become the first fourseat electric car to go on sale in Britain. Priced from pounds 16,850 the C1 ev'ie has a range of between 60 and 70 miles and has been developed by the Bedfordshire-based Electric Car Corporation. The ...
Comeback is nippy.
May 01, 2009 ... Byline: MALCOLM ROBERTSHAW WITH a declared intention of pitching ever higher in the small car stakes, Suzuki has an all new version of the Alto. Six generations of the city car have graced showrooms since its launch in 1981 and 42,000 Altos were sold in the UK up to ...
World's greenest 4x4.
May 01, 2009 ... Byline: CHRIS RUSSON Capable of averaging 57.6mpg, the 1.4-litre diesel Urban Cruiser is rated at 130g/km resulting in annual road tax of pounds 90 for the private buyer. On the school run, the Urban Cruiser will be a new champion, while out on the road it is ...
Advice for purchasing a reliable used car.
May 01, 2009 ... Purchasing a used car may seem daunting, so to ease your worries this week's Openroad column from Benfield provides some hints and tips on how to get the best used car for your needs with the minimum of stress. Admittedly, the majority of the population are not knowledgeable on ...
A quiet American; AMERICAN vehicles have established a reputation in Britain for providing a lot of car at budget prices. One of the latest on the scene is the Dodge Journey, a sevenseater that is aimed directly at the family who want to arrive in style.
May 01, 2009 ... Byline: IAN JOGHSON With its massive Dodge cruciform radiator grille crowned with a macho ram's head badge, acres of room inside plus a lot of comfort, the Journey looks much more expensive than it really is. The top of the range 2.0 RT diesel automatic would set you ...
Corsa VXR is unashamedly hot.
May 01, 2009 ... Byline: JOHN CONNOR AS a motor manufacturing group General Motors, and Vauxhall in particular, has a huge amount of expertise on tap when it comes to producing lively sports cars. Unfortunately it rarely seems to highlight them. As a former Vauxhall GTE ...
Top cops always Triumph over crime; CLASSIC CARS with IAN JOHNSON This week: Triumph Roadster.
May 01, 2009 ... Byline: IAN JOHNSON TV DETECTIVES and classy wheels seem to be an inseparable combination. There is Inspector Morse's Jaguar, Starsky and Hutch's Ford Gran Torino and many more. But my favourite pairing is Jersey cop Jim Bergerac and his 1949 Triumph roadster. The ...
Ka joins Motability team.
May 01, 2009 ... The all-new Ford Ka, which was officially launched in December last year and arrived in showrooms in January, is currently available to Motability customers at JenningsFord's Eslington Park branch in Gateshead. As well as sharp styling in keeping with Ford's Kinetic design ...
ENTERTAINMENT.
May 01, 2009 ... PICK OF THE DAY Live Masters Tennis (Sky Sports 2, 7.30pm) The Internazionali BNL d'Italia. Further coverage of day five at the Foro Italico in Rome, where the quarter-final matches are concluded. America's Andy Roddick defeated Tommy Robredo of Spain at this stage ...
Cosy Italian is still a favourite.
May 01, 2009 ... Byline: GORDON BARR IN THE 14 years that Panis has been doing business in High Bridge, it has changed beyond all recognition. Well, that is not strictly true, I suppose. The decor/style has changed little over those years, but the size of the place ...
Council signals the way ahead; PUBLIC TRANSPORT WILL BE A PRIORITY.
May 01, 2009 ... Byline: AMY HUNT TRAFFIC lights that can tell how many passengers are on buses are planned for a busy city road. The intelligent signals would also be able to sense if the vehicles are late and respond by clearing their way into town. Ambitious pounds 13m ...
PITTING WITS AGAINST PLAN; Protesters campaigning against coal-fired power station.
May 01, 2009 ... GREEN protestors are descending on a village to campaign against plans for a new pit. And they will show a film to residents powered purely by pedaling bikes. Cambois, in Blyth, will become a flashpoint for the day in a battle which will impact on the future of the ...
Paintings all set for return home; HISTORY BUFF UNEARTHS NORTHERN QUARTET IN CANADA.
May 01, 2009 ... Byline: ROB PATTINSON HISTORIC paintings could be returned to their rightful home - in Sir John Hall's country mansion. The four oil-paintings, featuring former Northumberland MP Matthew Bell and what are believed to be his relatives, have been uncovered on the West ...
Your Stars.
May 01, 2009 ... Byline: CLAIRE PETULENGRO CALL MY TAURUS LINE TO HEAR MORE 0904 470 0722 CALL MY GEMINI LINE TO HEAR MORE 0904 470 0723 CALL MY CANCER LINE TO HEAR MORE 0904 470 0724 CALL MY LEO LINE TO HEAR MORE 0904 470 0725 CALL MY VIRGO LINE TO HEAR MORE 0904 470 0726 CALL MY LIBRA LINE TO ...
Tell us about your heroes; CHANCE TO NOMINATE YOUR GOOD NEIGHBOUR FOR CHRONICLE AWARD.
May 01, 2009 ... Byline: JOANNE BURCHER UNSUNG heroes will be honoured in The Chronicle's Number One Neighbour awards. The hunt for the North East's best neighbour is on again, as we reward the ordinary folk who do extraordinary feats. It is your chance to say thank you to ...
Hit with a plank; Teenage gang attacks burglary victim after he catches them in his home and gives chase.
May 01, 2009 ... Byline: SOPHIE DOUGHTY A MAN was hit with a plank of wood after disturbing three teenagers who entered his home through an unlocked door. Detectives are hunting the trio who walked into the property, in Newcastle's West End, on Wednesday night. The ...
Warning over defence jobs; Spotlight on Government contracts.
May 01, 2009 ... DEFENCE company BAE Systems has said the Government is putting even more jobs at risk because it will not announce new contracts. Bosses at the Vickers factory have announced they will be making 50 redundancies as part of 500 job losses nationwide. Cuts in the combat ...
It's not the scariest flu; THE PEOPLE'S VOICE.
May 01, 2009 ... Byline: TONY HORNE I haven't been feeling very well over the last couple of days. In fact, I keep coming out in 'rashers'. Ah yes, Swine flu is sweeping across the world as I type, and we're all going to die. I haven't seen so much scaremongering by the TV ...
Tragedy and honour of the war in Iraq; SIX YEARS OF CONFLICT IS OVER, BUT FOR SOME THE SCARS WILL NEVER HEAL.
May 01, 2009 ... Byline: SARA NICHOL FOR six years, brave servicemen and women from the North East boldly fought for their Queen and country in Iraq. Now the end of UK combat operations there has been announced, but the proud families of the dead will live with the conflict for the ...
Pick of the day.
May 01, 2009 ... Great British Menu (6.30pm) Chefs Nathan Outlaw and Shaun Rankin from the South West region today discover who has made it into the national finals of the competition. Have I Got News for You (9.00pm) Damian Lewis guest hosts the satirical current affairs quiz for the second ...
Quest for reunion of Tyne's nursing history.
May 01, 2009 ... THE PHOTO shows 40 student nurses proudly posing for their first group picture in 1966. Now, 43 years on, three members of the once tightly knit group are planning a grand reunion, providing a chance for the original students to meet and catch up on the twists and turns ...
Sugar rush; The Movie.
May 01, 2009 ... Byline: Hannah Montana The Disney Channel's phenomenally popular Hannah Montana transformed Miley Cyrus into a teen pin-up virtually overnight when the series debuted in 2006. Last year's inaugural cinema outing, Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus: Best Of Both Worlds ...
Mine of information; Women's book about pit life.
May 01, 2009 ... Byline: CHRIS ROBINSON TALES from the region's mining past penned by local women will feature in the British Library. The group brought to life their own experiences of how the industry's history in the North East touched their lives. A series of short ...
Getting it all their own way; Children have say on health.
May 01, 2009 ... Byline: BRIAN DANIEL NORTHUMBERLAND youngsters learnt all about health and fitness. The initiative, involving three schools and two businesses, has been launched in the county. Hawthorn C of E First School in Ashington launched a celebration of its ...
Crystal clear reason to visit psychic; CASINO HOLDING SPECIAL NIGHT TO RAISE CASH FOR CHARITY.
May 01, 2009 ... A CASINO will be hosting a night of psychic readings in order to raise funds for charity. Top psychics from across the North East will be offering both group and private readings for the past, present and future, through the use of crystal, angel and tarot cards and palm ...
Hobby sticks in memory; ARTIST AIMS TO BRANCH OUT WITH HER GLASSWORK.
May 01, 2009 ... Byline: DAVID OLD WHAT started as a hobby could turn into a business for Norma Sales. The 53-year-old had been working in business and finance in the construction industry before deciding to pursue her artistic talents. Courses in stained glass and blowing ...
Bars want longer hours.
May 01, 2009 ... TWO city centre bars are looking for later licenses. Easteye Ltd has applied to Newcastle City Council to open Gotham Town on Neville Street and Bar 42 on Hood Street until 3am. Both bars are in the city centre special policy area where new or extended licence ...
Carers invited to programme.
May 01, 2009 ... CARERS are being invited to attend a series of free sessions to get advice and support. Caring With Confidence is a six-week programme organised by North Tyneside Primary Care Trust with Macmillan Cancer Support and North Tyneside Carers Centre to help people providing care for ...
Soccer yob red-carded for fighting; Ban from football games.
May 01, 2009 ... Byline: ADAM JUPP FOR the second time this soccer yob has been kicked into touch. Steven Jary was one of 35 charged after rival hooligan gangs from Newcastle and Sunderland clashed in an organised brawl at the North Shields ferry terminal in 2000.. He was ...
Stars are set to shine for charity; TOON LEGENDS RAISE CASH FOR SOLDIERS INJURED IN BATTLE.
May 01, 2009 ... Byline: ROBERT WETHERALL FORMER Toon legends are pulling on their boots one more time to raise cash for heroes.. Ex-Newcastle United players including Peter Beardsley, Robbie Elliott, Kenny Wharton and Alan Thompson will join Nottingham Forest legend Steve Stone, who ...
Ando: you must stay positive; Two former Toon stars who know what it's like to win.
May 01, 2009 ... Byline: LEE RYDER JOHN ANDERSON has revealed he understands exactly what Newcastle United's weary troops are going through ahead of the tough trip to Anfield on Sunday. But he believes that "staying positive" is the only way that United can silence the Kop and help ...
Crossing cultures; A fusion of music heads to Tyneside tonight as RICHARD YATES reports.
May 01, 2009 ... Byline: RICHARD YATES EAST meets West in a spectacular way at The Sage Gateshead tonight when the ground-breaking Kronos Quartet from the USA gets together with a group of musicians featuring Azerbaijan's leading classical singer, Alim Qasimov. For more than 30 years ...
Singer hits the record.
May 01, 2009 ... Madrid born, Miami raised Enrique Iglesias, 33, has followed in his father Julio's footsteps, forging a successful career in music. Originally releasing albums in Spanish, the pop singer has gone on to sell more than 41 million records. Last year, he broke the record for the ...
The rice maiden; Pudding lover will star in TV advert for popular dessert.
May 01, 2009 ... Byline: CHRIS ROBINSON RICE pudding lover Kathryn Johnson is taking her passion to national TV. The Mller Riceobsessed mum has won a role advertising the desserts. The 38-year-old and her husband Paul were plucked from thousands of hopefuls to land a part ...
ENJOY A DAY OUT; Your Chronicle teams up with tourism chiefs for great deals.
May 01, 2009 ... Byline: DAVID OLD ENTERTAINING the family at weekends and school holidays can cost a small fortune. But a host of top attractions are offering cut-price deals to ease people through these difficult times. And your Chronicle Crunch Buster has teamed up with ...
DEATHS.
May 01, 2009 ... ATKINSON (South Shields). Peacefully on 27th April, aged 67 years, Christine (nee Harrison), beloved wife of the late Alan, loving mother and mother .. in .. law to Lynn and Stuart, Stephen and Janine, nana to Claire and Cloe, grandma to Michael, Jodi and Jordan, great grandma ...
Stars to shine in Guineas.
May 01, 2009 ... NEWMARKET hosts day one of the stanjames.com Guineas Festival - and first blood can go to Ireland with John Oxx's Sea The Stars boasting an outstanding chance of Classic glory. The 2000 Guineas has a distinctly open feel about it this year, with question marks against some of ...
Getting out and about; Advertisement Feature.
May 01, 2009 ... WHY not make the most of the finer weather and get out and about with family and friends. Tours and holidays by coach are making a comeback in the recession as more and more people look for extra value and a less costly way to travel. ERB Services offers a great ...
Free lunches for all pupils; Durham in pounds 16m trial.
May 01, 2009 ... Byline: NICOLA JUNCAR EVERY primary school pupil in County Durham will get free dinners. The Government announced today the local authority has been picked to carry out a pounds 16m pilot. The project follows growing evidence which suggests a healthy lunch ...
IN MEMORIAM.
May 01, 2009 ... BLAIR (Cowgate). Mona. The first and lonely year is over without you by my side, I struggle on the best I can but many times I've cried. Always in my thoughts, loving partner Billy. BLAIR (Cowgate). Mona. We lost a mam with a heart of gold, how much we miss her can never be ...
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
May 01, 2009 ... ALLAN (South Shields). Lynne and the family of the late Donald would like to thank all family and friends of their kind thoughts at this sad time. Special thanks to Rev. Paul Kennedy for a very comforting service and to Peter Johnson Funerals for their caring and ...
DEATHS.
May 01, 2009 ... TWIDDY (Whickham). Peacefully at home on April 27th 2009, aged 94 years, John, beloved husband of the late Florence, loving father of Marian and Neil, father . in .. law of Peter and Susan, a devoted grandad of Alison, Helen, Andrew, Iain and Frances, great grandad of Ellie and Katharine ....
We are united across River Tyne; Closer ties forged.
May 01, 2009 ... Byline: ADRAIN PEARSON ONE set of planning rules for both sides of the Tyne will see Newcastle and Gateshead move yet closer together. Council bosses said the new step would have massive implications for attracting jobs to Tyneside and would effect decisions on new ...
Starved of vital cash; MPs: Banks taking but not giving.
May 01, 2009 ... announced schemes to support businesses in the downturn including a pounds 20 billion working capital guarantee scheme, and pounds 1.3 billion enterprise finance guarantee scheme. But the committee heard anecdotal evidence criticising the operation of the enterprise finance ...
Community left stunned by tragic hit-and-run; MENACE WHO WAS IN CAR.
May 01, 2009 ... Byline: SOPHIE DOUGHTY THE death of Jimmy Mulligan left a whole community in a state of shock. But his friends, family, and neighbours never gave up in their fight for justice. Widower Jimmy was struck by a car as he waited at a bus stop with friend Ivy ...
Lout's freedom is a cruel blow for family; THAT KILLED PENSIONER HAS TWO-YEAR JAIL SENTENCE REVOKED.
May 01, 2009 ... Byline: SOPHIE DOUGHTY JUSTICE was once more in the dock today as a prime suspect in the Jimmy Mulligan killing went free - yet again. Today is exactly seven years since the frail pensioner was mown down by a hit-and-run driver as he waited for a bus. But ...
Stars say they are staying; NORTH EAST TV FAVOURITES PLEDGE TO GO ON.
May 01, 2009 ... Byline: JOANNE BUTCHER TV FAVOURITES Dr Chris Steele and Denise Robertson today dismissed claims the plug is being pulled on them. The popular This Morning pair have been on the show since it first broadcast in 1988. Wallsend-born Dr Chris, 63, said while ...
In hot water for helping.
May 01, 2009 ... A SPANNER was put in the works when a plumber did a favour for his brother. Stuart Arkless offered to do a job for his brother who had a family emergency. But when the 39-year-old drove to the job, he was stopped by police. And Gateshead magistrates heard ...
Anfield of dreams - or yet another nightmare?
May 01, 2009 ... Byline: JOHN GIBSON WE'RE now reduced to praying for miracles - and not minor ones at that! Are we supposed to somehow convince ourselves that United will go to Liverpool on Sunday and clinically destroy their last hopes of overhauling Manchester United for the Premier League ...
Much still to play for - Gordon; Durham ace confident of a win despite rain delays.
May 01, 2009 ... Byline: STUART RAYNER DURHAM batter Gordon Muchall has tipped the club;s bowlers to shine today - as long as the Somerset sun did! The Riversiders endured a frustrating day yesterday, managing just 24 wicketless overs on a day of almost constant rain. It put what had ...
Collins stays Ever hopeful.
May 01, 2009 ... Byline: JAMES HUNTER DANNY COLLINS insists Sunderland cannot afford to carry any passengers when they take on Everton this weekend. Sunderland misfired badly at bottom-of-the-table West Brom last weekend, losing 3-0 at The Hawthorns when far too many players were well ...
LOUT GOES FREE AGAIN; The family of killed grandad voice despair.
May 01, 2009 ... SERIAL crook Robert Webber, who was in the car that killed a greatgrandfather, has escaped jail yet again. Today as the heartbroken family of pensioner Jimmy Mulligan, pictured below, are marking the seventh anniversary of his death, the robber who was never charged in ...
We need your support: Bogie; BLUE SQUARE NORTH.
May 01, 2009 ... Byline: JEFF BOWRON GATESHEAD manager Ian Bogie has appealed to Tyneside football fans to get behind the club in their Blue Square North semi-final second leg against Southport at the International Stadium on Sunday. Graeme Armstrong's 18th goal of the season gave ...
Steelmen one step away from champions crown; SKILLTRAININGLTD NORTHERN LEAGUE.
May 01, 2009 ... Byline: MALCOLM PRATT CONSETT will almost certainly be crowned champions of the Skilltrainingltd Northern League for the first time in their history if they take a point from their last game of the season at Whitley Bay tomorrow. Newcastle Benfield could still equal ...
We're set for flu battle; Top doctor says plan is in place.
May 01, 2009 ... Byline: SOPHIE DOUGHTY A TOP doctor today said Tyneside is wellprepared to battle swine flu after the region's first case was confirmed. Senior GP Dr George Rae says there was no need to panic as Tyneside was on swine flu alert But he added that tracing people who ...
Panic after dream holiday; REOPORTER Kim Carmichael has just returned from holiday in Mexico.
May 01, 2009 ... Byline: Kim Carmichael AS SOON as I heard that somebody in the North East had contracted swine flu, I was glued to the television. I wanted to know who they were, what they looked like and whether they were anywhere near me on the plane my boyfriend and I caught from ...
AL BACKS OWEN ON KOP RETURN.
May 01, 2009 ... Byline: LEE RYDER ALAN SHEARER has backed Michael Owen ahead of his emotional return to Anfield on Sunday. Kop legend Owen has suffered a miserable run of nine games for United withoput a goal and on his two visits to Liverpool has suffered nothing but boos from ...
Horror scene faced by PC; OFFICER TELLS OF FIND IN HOUSE.
May 01, 2009 ... Byline: HILARY CLIXBY THE policeman who discovered the murdered body of a Chinese man told jurors it was one of the worst things he had ever seen. PC David Parker told how he pulled back the bloodcovered bedclothes concealing the body of Zhen Yang after being called ...
Ando: you must stay positive; Two former Toon stars who know what it's like to win at Anfield give their verdicts on Sunday's clash.
May 01, 2009 ... Byline: LEE RYDER JOHN ANDERSON has revealed he understands exactly what Newcastle United's weary troops are going through ahead of the tough trip to Anfield on Sunday. But he believes that "staying positive" is the only way that United can silence the Kop and help ...
Toon to lose to Reds but stay up. You Ken?
May 01, 2009 ... KENNY DALGLISH does not see much chance of Newcastle taking anything from Sunday's clash at Liverpool, although he does believe they will survive by the skin of their teeth. Dalglish, who managed both clubs, said: "This is a game that both sides have to win, but Liverpool will ...
No Onions on club's menu! Dukes North East Premier League.
May 01, 2009 ... Byline: STEVE BROWN HIS England call-up may be Newcastle's loss, but an Osborne Avenue outfit minus Graham Onions remain buoyant about the season ahead. Onions is the club's Durham player, but has been selected for next week's first Test against the West Indies. ...
Eppleton prepare to face shock troops; Warmseal Durham Senior League.
May 01, 2009 ... EPPLETON'S season could not have started any better than it did last weekend when they hammered Seaham Harbour, with a number of their new boys performing admirably. Tomorrow they travel to Durham to take on the shock winners of the opening day, City still enjoying the thrill of ...