The Journal (Newcastle, England) back issues from November 2008:
Something for everyone.(Features)
Nov 01, 2008 ... page 3 New homes ...
Forgetting fears of plagiarism.(Features)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: Karen Overbury homemaker editor LIKE most families, Clan Overbury are looking at ways to save money. So I was eager to read an article which promised me "10 ways to make your home work for you". Forgetting fears of plagiarism, I'll share them so we can save cash ...
New to the market.(Features)
Nov 01, 2008 ... THIS detached home in a quiet cul-de-sac with woodland to the back has undergone a major revamp. The property is offered for sale in excellent decorative order with many improvements that have been made by its owners. There is a hall with cloakroom, study, lounge, ...
three of a kind; A quaint English cottage is the perfect antidote to suburban sprawl. Here Mieka Smiles picks three out.(Features)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: Mieka Smiles What? A stone-fronted cottage with four bedrooms. Highlights: This property is set within extensive grounds. There are also stables for up to four horses, a tack room and two stone-built outhouses. Living accommodation includes a lounge, ...
Something for everyone.(Features)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: By Francesca Craggs WHEN most homeowners add the finishing touches to their property, it usually amounts to a nice lampshade or scatter cushion. Maggie and Ian Johnson, however, decided to take home improvement to a whole new level and added their very own ...
Terrace home needs refurb; move & improve.(Features)
Nov 01, 2008 ... LOCATION, location, location could be the winning feature of this traditional terraced property. Located in the soughtafter suburb of Gosforth, Newcastle, the disused property needs a total refurbishment including a new kitchen, bathroom, central heating and decor overhaul. ...
Signs of optimism but prices continue to fall.(Features)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: By Karen Wilson THE number of homes changing hands increased for the first time in five months during October, but prices continued to slide, according to figures this week. The average property in England and Wales lost a further 1.3% of its value during the ...
At heart of conservation area.(Features)
Nov 01, 2008 ... THIS charming family home is within an attractive conservation area in the heart of Low Fell, Gateshead. The property on Selbourne Avenue is for sale with no onward chain and features an attractive reception hallway with wood panelling and timber staircase and a light and airy ...
Investors prefer to put cash in housing.(Features)
Nov 01, 2008 ... MORE than 60% of investors in the North East would still prefer to invest in property than in stocks or cash options, according to research. When investing, 63% said they would feel more comfortable investing in property than they would in cash (27%) or stocks (9%), say ...
Giveaway nightmare warning.(Features)
Nov 01, 2008 ... HOMEOWNERS who are considering running a competition to give away their home instead of selling it, are being warned that the process is a legal nightmare. Estate agent Stephen Beasley, the brains behind the UK's biggest value property competition, is selling 45,000 tickets at ...
What would put you off?(Features)
Nov 01, 2008 ... NEARLY 40% of housebuyers would be put off buying or renting a home if they believed it to be haunted, says a survey The survey of 600 movers also found that 28% of people wouldn't live in a property if they knew a previous owner had died there, and 22% would avoid a home if it ...
home life; Janice Stokes loves her new splitscreen 42in plasma TV, but hates her expensive new carpet.(Features)
Nov 01, 2008 ... When and where did you buy your first home? I bought my first home back in 1989. It was a three-bedroom endlink house in Wallsend. What I like most about it is being on the end of a terrace, as looking out on to open space is appealing - and it is incredibly handy for walking my ...
Old world charm in place with character; Around the region The area of Low Fell has grown from its coal-mining roots to become a sought-after area for business professionals. Aranda Garrard finds out more.(Features)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: Aranda Garrard LITTLE remains today of the heavy industry which once swallowed up what is now an affluent area attracting young professionals and families. As a suburb of Gateshead, Low Fell today has a good mix of homes for all tastes and budgets. ...
Cleaning up after the rain; house doctor The rain seems to have stopped - at least for now - but many buildings are still showing signs of damp. Peter Fall investigates.(Sport)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: Peter Fall of Clear Building Survey DON'T say it too loud, but you might have noticed that the weather over the past few weeks has become a bit drier - cold, but drier. It's not quite a drought, but certainly a lot better than over the summer. We have had the ...
capital idea; my working week John Digman, of the Newcastle Building Society, shares details of his busy week.(Sport)
Nov 01, 2008 ... WHEREVER we look there are reports of falling property prices. But, even with these falls, anyone who has lived in their home for a number of years will have made money on the property and have made money - equity - on the purchase. With the significant rises in house prices ...
Convenient setting for cottage.(Sport)
Nov 01, 2008 ... A TRADITIONAL, two-bedroom, stonebuilt cottage is for sale in Hexham, Northumberland. The conveniently located, terraced property is only a short walk away from the town centre and benefits from many period features. Accommodation comprises entrance porch, living room ...
Edwardian grace and stylish looks.(Features)
Nov 01, 2008 ... FILLED with period features, this three-storey, double-fronted home has much to offer those after some historical value. The property in Tynemouth has retained many features, including character fireplaces, high corniced ceilings, a spindle staircase and newel post, sash windows ...
Property within a picturesque village.(Features)
Nov 01, 2008 ... THIS three-bedroom property is centrally located within a picturesque village. The property was built in 2001 in natural stone under a slate roof. Living accommodation includes an entrance hall, living room, dining room, kitchen, utility room and cloakroom to the ...
bargain of the week.(Features)
Nov 01, 2008 ... THIS detached family home has been slashed in price by an astonishing pounds 60,000. Originally on the market for pounds 340,000 the property, which has been reduced for a quick sale, is now priced at offers in the region of pounds 280,000. Living accommodation ...
Kick off with a bang! We're fast approaching the party season, with Hallowe'en yesterday, and Christmas goodies starting to fill the shops. For today, though, Clare Jobson's focus is on Bonfire night.(Features)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: Clare Jobson AS a person who is drawn to all things sparkly, I love the magic of fireworks, and, of course, any excuse to have a party! It is, however, one of those tricky times when your gorgeous home is likely to get slightly muddied with footprints and ...
Design your ideal garden; Winter is the ideal time to plan a new garden design, says Hannah Stephenson.(Features)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: Hannah Stephenson AS the leaves fall and we prepare for what always seems like an endless winter, now is a good time to plan a new garden design. "For a good balanced design, most designers would recommend that a third of the garden should be for planting and ...
Good enough to eat; Leeks.(Features)
Nov 01, 2008 ... BABY leeks can be grown in containers and raised beds to provide crops through summer and autumn. They are easy to grow from seed. Start them ...
Best of the bunch; Hebe 'Autumn Glory'.(Features)
Nov 01, 2008 ... THERE are a few hebes that flower well into the autumn but 'Autumn Glory' seems to go on the longest, sometimes flowering into December. ...
Family living at its best; Whether it's a large garden for the children, more space for a growing clan, or simply somewhere to relax, there are plenty of family-sized homes for sale in the region. homemaker takes a look at some.(Features)
Nov 01, 2008 ... LOCATED on a cul-de-sac, this detached four-bedroom house is handy for the Great North Road in Gosforth and just two miles from the city centre. The modern house has a porch and hall with cloakroom leading to a living room with gas fire and double doors to a conservatory. ...
lettings: Property so handy for beach.(Features)
Nov 01, 2008 ... THIS two-bedroomed sixth-floor apartment has been redecorated and refurbished to a high standard. The building, Beacon House, is located off Grenada Drive in Whitley Bay, close to local shops, transport links and less than a minute's walk from the beach. The property ...
lettings: Home in lovely village.(Features)
Nov 01, 2008 ... THIS Grade II-listed stone and slate property is located in a picturesque village. It was substantially refurbished three years ago and is in good decorative order. It benefits from a garage/workshop and gardens with southerly views. Accommodation ...
lettings: Spacious flat in sought-after area.(Features)
Nov 01, 2008 ... THIS spacious three-bed-roomed flat is located in the sought-after suburb of Gosforth. The property is within easy striking distance of the amenities found on Gosforth High Street. The area is also well served by a range of local bus services, the nearby Regent Centre Metro ...
lettings: Demand for rural rentals still strong; Property expert Annabel Hunter looks at why the lettings market is still continuing to thrive - even in the toughest of conditions.(Features)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: Annabel Hunter while the property sales market is still struggling, the rentals market continues to thrive. First-time buyers, those unable or unwilling to secure a mortgage and people in the throes of relocation, as well as individuals requiring temporary ...
Family style; in association with smartnewhomes.com.(Features)
Nov 01, 2008 ... AS the saying goes, the early bird catches the worm. With a range of family homes for sale at affordable Dunelm Homes' Bailey Grange development, buyers need to strike now before they miss out. These homes are well-placed for getting to rural Northumberland and Newcastle, so ...
Rural idyll with horses and kites as neighbours.(Features)
Nov 01, 2008 ... AN open day to showcase four stone-built barn conversions is being staged tomorrow. The event will be held at the East Farm properties in the rural village of Barlow, a hamlet tucked away between Ryton and Rowlands Gill. The attractive area is renowned for its ...
Lots of ideas with individual style.(Features)
Nov 01, 2008 ... PROSPECTIVE homebuyers are assured of a treat when visiting a development in Consett. Strathmore Homes' Consett Park showhome is furnished by interior designers Tom Schneider and Gail Ripon Interiors of High Spen. Strathmore's Cadogan showhome has luxury furniture, ...
Phase two begins at popular development.(Features)
Nov 01, 2008 ... DESPITE the bad news surrounding the property market, new homes at one new development have met with such interest that the housebuilder has released the next phase. Bryant Homes have unveiled new three-bedroom Harvington townhouses at their Hedgeley Court development in Hebburn ...
Escape the city with a rural retreat in the country.(Features)
Nov 01, 2008 ... GETTING away from the hustle and bustle of city life is a dream for many. homemaker picks out some fantastic rural retreats. Tyne Valley FOUR natural stone homes are being created out of farm buildings in the hamlet of Hindley, near Corbridge. The conversions are ...
Chance to join lively community.(Features)
Nov 01, 2008 ... ATRIO of treats awaits buyers at a development in Blaydon, Gateshead, with the opening of three showhomes. Homes North East is keen to continue to invest in the region, building buyers' confidence and addressing the need for affordable housing. The showhome village - ...
Super saver event for a less stressful move.(Features)
Nov 01, 2008 ... PEOPLE looking to find a new home to move into straight away - and at a good price - should note a special event from a North East builder. George Wimpey North East is planning a Super Saver Saturday event on November 8, when, for one day only, a number of preowned part-exchange ...
Get the Look; A mix of fresh greens are the perfect palette to cut through winter gloom. Mieka Smiles helps you to recreate this room's bright spring feel.(Features)
Nov 01, 2008 ... LUSH lime greens mix with olives and teals to bring a juicy splash of colour to a neutral cream lounge room. Here we take inspiration from George Wimpey's The Drake showhome in Hartlepool's Headway development. The property includes a lounge, kitchen/breakfast room and ...
Growing space; in association with smart newhomes.com.(Features)
Nov 01, 2008 ... FAMILIES wanting to move into their dream home before Christmas should look at the Sycamore house type, a fourbedroom property designed with modern families in mind. Only two Sycamores remain for sale at McInerney Homes' popular Greenfields development in Kip Hill, near Stanley, ...
Ashley sets a D-day as United sale talks stall; Key meeting to follow Chelsea tie.(News)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: Dan Warburton THREE groups vying to take over Newcastle United have so far failed to come up with the cash to buy the club, it emerged last night. Stand-in manager Joe Kinnear revealed the buy-out bids had stalled and said owner Mike Ashley had arranged a ...
2 DAY IN 2 MINUTES: regional news.(Features)
Nov 01, 2008 ... No hiding place NORTHUMBERLAND'S top cop last night warned the county's criminals he would hound them continually for the next six months. Early-morning raids were mounted this week against a range of targets. Criminals involved in a range of offences have been ...
2 DAY IN 2 MINUTES: motors.(Features)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Your 12-page guide to the best motors on ...
opinion.(Features)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Perhaps if kids walked to school, we wouldn't be faced with the prediction that half ...
2 DAY IN 2 MINUTES: best of the web.(Features)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Go to www.journallive.co.uk for a moving picture gallery featuring photos of the trip to Auschwitz by hundreds of North East schoolchildren, ...
2 DAY IN 2 MINUTES: home and abroad.(Features)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Bank merger go-ahead THE Government gave Lloyds TSB's planned merger with HBOS the green light yesterday after overruling competition concerns raised by the Office of Fair Trading. Business Secretary Peter Mandelson said the public interest of preserving the stability of the ...
2 DAY IN 2 MINUTES: culture.(Features)
Nov 01, 2008 ... culture 40 Join the culture club at www.thejournalcultureclub.co.uk CAPTION(S): ...
2 DAY IN 2 MINUTES: sport.(Features)
Nov 01, 2008 ... United's Chelsea D-day JOE Kinnear has revealed that a decision on the future ownership of Newcastle United will be taken following the trip to Chelsea in three weeks' time - and delivered the strongest hint yet that Mike Ashley may be forced to retain control of the club. ...
Bahamas landing for capsized yacht; Boat washed up two years after sinking.(News)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: Paul Loraine AMAN who capsized in horrendous conditions in the Atlantic revealed his boat had washed ashore two years on. Ross Hobson, of Ponteland, was taking part in the Route du Rhum yacht race in November 2006 when his catamaran, named Mollymawk, was ...
Drivers in serious condition after road smash.(News)
Nov 01, 2008 ... TWO drivers were in hospital with serious injuries yesterday following a four-vehicle collision which left a Northumberland road blocked for more than six hours. The smash happened on a long, straight stretch of the A197 between Ashington and Pegswood at about 10.20pm on ...
NORTH TODAY: Man charged; STABBING.(News)
Nov 01, 2008 ... A MAN has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm after a Tyneside teenager was stabbed in the buttocks. Lee Ferguson, 14, from Condercum Court, Benwell, suffered ...
NORTH TODAY: Pair steal ring; CRIME.(News)
Nov 01, 2008 ... SLY thieves pocketed a precious ring as they posed as customers inside a city centre jeweller. The raid happened at around 1.45pm on Wednesday when two men, both believed to be Eastern European, went into Amblergem Jewellers in the Grainger Market, Newcastle. They pretended to ...
NORTH TODAY: Police warning; FIREWORKS.(News)
Nov 01, 2008 ... SHOPKEEPERS are being urged to check that people buying fireworks are over 18. Northumbria Police officers are reminding retailers of their responsibilities in the run up to Bonfire Night. Chief Inspector Bob Ryan said: "The law clearly states that it is an ...
NORTH TODAY: Woman targeted; CON ATTEMPT.(News)
Nov 01, 2008 ... A CONMAN posed as a water board official in an attempt to gain access to a pensioner's home. Police are appealing for information after the man called at the home of a 63-year-old woman in Birtley, Gateshead, ...
Fans left frustrated by stalled takeover; Interested parties fail to follow through.(News)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: Dan Warburton NEWCASTLE United fans reacted angrily last night to news that a series of possible take-over bids had stalled. At a Press conference yesterday it emerged three interested consortiums had approached the club with the intention of taking over the ...
Supporters' group calls for talks with hierarchy.(News)
Nov 01, 2008 ... A SUPPORTERS' group is calling for talks with the Newcastle United hierarchy in a bid to glean more information about the team's future. The Newcastle United Supporters Club was formed in the immediate aftermath of Kevin Keegan's sudden resignation on September 4. In ...
Woman who 'fell on sword' joins The Sage; Former Radio 2 boss is new board member EXCLUSIVE.(News)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: Sam Wonfor FORMER Radio 2 controller, Lesley Douglas has joined the board of trustees at The Sage Gateshead. Longbenton-born Ms Douglas, who resigned on Thursday amid the Russell Brand/Jonathan Ross furore, will take up the position with immediate effect. ...
Ross quits high-profile host role as friends rally round Douglas.(News)
Nov 01, 2008 ... JONATHAN Ross stepped down from his high-profile role as host of the British Comedy Awards yesterday as the BBC's chairman announced a tightening of editorial controls. In the wake of the fall-out over the lewd phone calls to Fawlty Towers actor Andrew Sachs, BBC chairman Sir ...
BRITAIN TODAY: Call for F1 protest; RACISM.(News)
Nov 01, 2008 ... FOREIGN Secretary David Miliband has been urged to protest to Spain over racist abuse of Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton. World governing body the FIA and Hamilton's McLaren team have condemned a "voodoo-style" website in Spain where visitors are urged to drop ...
BRITAIN TODAY: Alert on rig; EMERGENCY.(News)
Nov 01, 2008 ... A RIG was partially evacuated yesterday after reports of an oil leak. Emergency ...
BRITAIN TODAY: Lost in translation; BUNGLE.(News)
Nov 01, 2008 ... A COUNCIL put up a Welsh-language road sign reading: "I am out of the office at the moment". Swansea Council contacted in-house translators when designing a bilingual sign barring lorries from a road. But as the translator was ...
BRITAIN TODAY: Horse girl killed; ACCIDENT.(News)
Nov 01, 2008 ... TRIBUTES have been paid to a horse-mad teenager who died after a fall at a Pony Club rally. Jade ...
BRITAIN TODAY: Football riot; CRIME.(News)
Nov 01, 2008 ... SIX football thugs face jail after rampaging through a train, attacking rivals in a planned "riot". Parents tried to ...
BRITAIN TODAY: Violence at home; CRIME.(News)
Nov 01, 2008 ... DOMESTIC violence accounts for one in six of all reported assaults, says ...
PRINCE MEETS GURKHAS WHO SERVED WITH HARRY IN AFGHANISTAN.(News)
Nov 01, 2008 ... THE Prince of Wales yesterday met one of the Gurkha fighters who served with his son in Afghanistan. Lance Corporal Bhim Garbuja, 25, from the 1st Battalion Royal Gurkha Rifles (RGR), served under Harry in Helmand Province earlier this year and described him as a favourite among ...
UK 'saddled with decade of debt' Tory attack dismissed as damp squib.(News)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: Andrew Woodcock SHADOW chancellor George Osborne yesterday accused Gordon Brown of deepening the economic downturn by trying to spend his way out of recession. Mr Osborne said Government plans to stimulate demand would produce debt taking a decade or more to ...
SNP totally reliant on oil - Brown.(News)
Nov 01, 2008 ... PRIME Minister Gordon Brown yesterday accused the SNP of making the wrong decisions for Scotland. The Prime Minister spoke out as he joined the campaign trail in the Glenrothes by-election for the second time. He joined Labour candidate Lindsay Roy to speak to a group ...
Police to continue raids, warns chief; Crackdown results in 40 arrests so far.(News)(Financial report)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Byline: Dave Black NORTHUMBERLAND'S top cop last night warned the county's criminals he would hound them continually for the next six months. Early morning raids were mounted this week against a range of targets - and Chief Supt Kevin Lambert said they would not be ...