The Journal (Newcastle, England) back issues from April 2009:
Shearer answers United's SOS call.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Byline: Luke Edwards ALAN Shearer will have eight games to save Newcastle United from relegation after last night agreeing to take over as manager until the end of the season. Shearer answered owner Mike Ashley's SOS call and is set to be unveiled as manager ...
Shearer answers United's SOS call INSIDE TODAY.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Letters ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 10 Family notices ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...12 Culture ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 24 Business ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 25 Commercial Property ... ... ... ....33 Farming ...
Shearer answers United's SOS call INSIDE TODAY Tragic schoolgirl given 'no warning' Officer drove at 94mph, court is told.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Byline: Hugh Macknight AROAD traffic policeman accelerated to 94mph seconds before he hit and killed a 16-year-old Hayley Adamson, a court heard. Northumbria Police traffic officer PC John Dougal was driving at more than three times the speed limit immediately before ...
Shearer answers United's SOS call INSIDE TODAY Tragic schoolgirl given 'no warning' Man is found dead in his home days after blaze.
Apr 01, 2009 ... A MAN died after thick black smoke engulfed his home following a house fire. Police and fire crews were alerted to the situation when worried neighbours became concerned. It is thought the blaze started in the three-bedroom house in Cainsmore Close, Walker, ...
Shearer answers United's SOS call INSIDE TODAY Tragic schoolgirl given 'no warning' Man is found dead in his home days after blaze New era of rail travel is promised by train bosses.(Obituary)
Apr 01, 2009 ... TRAIN bosses have promised "a new era" of rail travel in the North East, with a new phase of investment starting today across the country. Network Rail's five year plan includes track renewal, signal improvements, extra capacity for passengers and freight and more seats on more ...
Shearer answers United's SOS call INSIDE TODAY Tragic schoolgirl given 'no warning' Man is found dead in his home days after blaze New era of rail travel is promised by train bosses TWO FOR ONE AT NEWCASTLE RACECOURSE.(Obituary)
Apr 01, 2009 ... The Journal and Newcastle Racecourse is offering you two tickets for the price of one on Grandstand and Paddock tickets for the Grand National race day meeting on Saturday, April 4, 2009. Plus all kids go free. Advance bookings only up until 5pm on Friday, April 3, 2009. ...
Shearer answers United's SOS call INSIDE TODAY Tragic schoolgirl given 'no warning' Man is found dead in his home days after blaze New era of rail travel is promised by train bosses TWO FOR ONE AT NEWCASTLE RACECOURSE An extravagant life funded by a scam; PPP director used clients' cash for fun.(Obituary)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Byline: Hilary Clixby ACORRUPT company director funded an extravagant life by using investors' cash, a court heard. John Potts was one of five directors at North East-based Practical Property Portfolios who duped clients out of millions of pounds through its ...
Shearer answers United's SOS call INSIDE TODAY Tragic schoolgirl given 'no warning' Man is found dead in his home days after blaze New era of rail travel is promised by train bosses TWO FOR ONE AT NEWCASTLE RACECOURSE An extravagant life funded by a scam Lotto rapist to lose pounds 1m of fortune.(Obituary)
Apr 01, 2009 ... LOTTO rapist Iorworth Hoare could lose more than pounds 1m of his fortune in a landmark settlement with a victim, it was reported yesterday. The settlement comes months after a 78-year-old retired teacher was given permission by a High Court judge to bring a compensation claim ...
Shearer answers United's SOS call INSIDE TODAY Tragic schoolgirl given 'no warning' Man is found dead in his home days after blaze New era of rail travel is promised by train bosses TWO FOR ONE AT NEWCASTLE RACECOURSE An extravagant life funded by a scam Lotto rapist to lose pounds 1m of fortune One North East praised in value for money study.(Obituary)
Apr 01, 2009 ... A GOVERNMENT report has said regional development agency One North East offers value for money. The report was carried out by Price- WaterhouseCoopers and analysed the 'spending impact' of the country's nine RDAs. Carried out on behalf of Department of Business ...
Shearer answers United's SOS call INSIDE TODAY Tragic schoolgirl given 'no warning' Man is found dead in his home days after blaze New era of rail travel is promised by train bosses TWO FOR ONE AT NEWCASTLE RACECOURSE An extravagant life funded by a scam Lotto rapist to lose pounds 1m of fortune One North East praised in value for money study Overhead cable to blame for mayhem; Line break causes Metro to be cancelled.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Byline: Sara Nichol AN overhead power line crashed down on to a rush hour Metro train causing commuter chaos yesterday. A fault in the cable, which was carrying 1,500 volts, caused 150m of it to tumble on the service between North Shields and Tynemouth at 7am ...
Shearer answers United's SOS call INSIDE TODAY Tragic schoolgirl given 'no warning' Man is found dead in his home days after blaze New era of rail travel is promised by train bosses TWO FOR ONE AT NEWCASTLE RACECOURSE An extravagant life funded by a scam Lotto rapist to lose pounds 1m of fortune One North East praised in value for money study Overhead cable to blame for mayhem BRITISH SOLDIERS SAY AN EMOTIONAL FAREWELL IN IRAQ.(Obituary)
Apr 01, 2009 ... BRITISH forces' withdrawal from Iraq began last night as the UK's top commander and his headquarters staff flew out of the country. Major General Andy Salmon earlier handed military command of the southern province of Basra to the US Army in a ceremony that marked the beginning ...
INSIDE TODAY.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Letters ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 10 Family notices ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...12 Culture ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 24 Business ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 25 Commercial Property ... ... ... ....33 Farming ...
Tragic schoolgirl given 'no warning' Officer drove at 94mph, court is told.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Byline: Hugh Macknight AROAD traffic policeman accelerated to 94mph seconds before he hit and killed a 16-year-old Hayley Adamson, a court heard. Northumbria Police traffic officer PC John Dougal was driving at more than three times the speed limit immediately before ...
Man is found dead in his home days after blaze.
Apr 01, 2009 ... A MAN died after thick black smoke engulfed his home following a house fire. Police and fire crews were alerted to the situation when worried neighbours became concerned. It is thought the blaze started in the three-bedroom house in Cainsmore Close, Walker, ...
New era of rail travel is promised by train bosses.
Apr 01, 2009 ... TRAIN bosses have promised "a new era" of rail travel in the North East, with a new phase of investment starting today across the country. Network Rail's five year plan includes track renewal, signal improvements, extra capacity for passengers and freight and more seats on more ...
TWO FOR ONE AT NEWCASTLE RACECOURSE.
Apr 01, 2009 ... The Journal and Newcastle Racecourse is offering you two tickets for the price of one on Grandstand and Paddock tickets for the Grand National race day meeting on Saturday, April 4, 2009. Plus all kids go free. Advance bookings only up until 5pm on Friday, April 3, 2009. ...
An extravagant life funded by a scam; PPP director used clients' cash for fun.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Byline: Hilary Clixby ACORRUPT company director funded an extravagant life by using investors' cash, a court heard. John Potts was one of five directors at North East-based Practical Property Portfolios who duped clients out of millions of pounds through its ...
Lotto rapist to lose pounds 1m of fortune.
Apr 01, 2009 ... LOTTO rapist Iorworth Hoare could lose more than pounds 1m of his fortune in a landmark settlement with a victim, it was reported yesterday. The settlement comes months after a 78-year-old retired teacher was given permission by a High Court judge to bring a compensation claim ...
One North East praised in value for money study.
Apr 01, 2009 ... A GOVERNMENT report has said regional development agency One North East offers value for money. The report was carried out by Price- WaterhouseCoopers and analysed the 'spending impact' of the country's nine RDAs. Carried out on behalf of Department of Business ...
Overhead cable to blame for mayhem; Line break causes Metro to be cancelled.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Byline: Sara Nichol AN overhead power line crashed down on to a rush hour Metro train causing commuter chaos yesterday. A fault in the cable, which was carrying 1,500 volts, caused 150m of it to tumble on the service between North Shields and Tynemouth at 7am ...
BRITISH SOLDIERS SAY AN EMOTIONAL FAREWELL IN IRAQ.
Apr 01, 2009 ... BRITISH forces' withdrawal from Iraq began last night as the UK's top commander and his headquarters staff flew out of the country. Major General Andy Salmon earlier handed military command of the southern province of Basra to the US Army in a ceremony that marked the beginning ...
Brown says public sector must show pay restraint.
Apr 01, 2009 ... GORDON Brown insisted the public sector had to show "restraint" on pay yesterday, as he imposed a lower-than-recommended 1.5% settlements for most senior officials. Annual rises for teachers and military personnel were approved but the Prime Minister stepped in to restrict ...
Minister on the ropes as Sir Fred row flares; Myners 'had been warned'.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Byline: Russell Lynch THE war of words over former Royal Bank of Scotland boss Sir Fred Goodwin's controversial pension flared up again yesterday as a taxpayer-backed body prepared to lodge a formal protest vote over the pounds 703,000 deal. City minister Lord Myners ...
Saved by the bird; HEALTH: BRITAIN TODAY.
Apr 01, 2009 ... A PENSIONER said a cockatiel helped save his life after making a "heck of a noise" when he had a stroke. Brian Molineaux, 72, ...
MRSA bullet; SCIENCE: BRITAIN TODAY.
Apr 01, 2009 ... SCIENTISTS have created a light-activated "magic bullet" that targets and kills MRSA. Researchers attached ...
Commons arrest; CRIME: BRITAIN TODAY.
Apr 01, 2009 ... A MAN arrested on suspicion of assault after a fight broke out in the Houses of Parliament was released on bail yesterday ....
Archbishop's call; SOCIETY: BRITAIN TODAY.
Apr 01, 2009 ... BRITAIN must become more "grown up", the Archbishop of Canterbury said yesterday as he warned that violence such as the killing of teenager Jimmy Mizen were evidence of a dangerous ...
Car workers sit-in; INDUSTRY: BRITAIN TODAY.
Apr 01, 2009 ... LAID-OFF workers at car parts maker Visteon staged an overnight sit-in last night after bosses said more than 560 jobs were being axed. Around 200 staff ...
Plan condemned; POLITICS: BRITAIN TODAY.
Apr 01, 2009 ... THE Government's controversial plan to part-privatise the Royal Mail came under attack today from a cross-party committee of MPs which complained about a "lack of transparency" about ...
Motorcyclist, 39, dies in hospital following crash.
Apr 01, 2009 ... A MOTORCYCLIST has died following a crash on a Northumberland road. James Cranson, 39, died in Newcastle General Hospital on Monday after an incident which occurred while he was riding his red Megalow scooter bike. The incident happened at around 10.50am on the B6309 ...
Chiefs vote against their own policies.
Apr 01, 2009 ... PROTESTERS were left furious by planning chiefs who voted against their own policies to allow 248 homes to be built on prime agricultural land. Despite arguments from people living in Newfield, near Chester-le-Street, County Durham, that such a large development would dwarf ...
Prison warder and brother to appear in crown court.
Apr 01, 2009 ... A PRISON warder and his brother appeared in court after confidential information about inmates was allegedly passed to the media. Paul Capewell, a warder at Frankland high security prison in Durham, is charged with willful misconduct in public office. Capewell, 40, ...
Repossessed houses are 'homes' again; One property at auction sold for pounds 38,000.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Byline: Rob Pattinson THE glitz and glamour on display seemed more suited to an awards ceremony. But despite the welcoming faade of hosts in dinner jackets and mood lighting, the harsh reality of the fall-out from the global financial crisis was laid bare last night, ...
Animal magic; RETAIL: NORTH TODAY.
Apr 01, 2009 ... SHOPPERS at Eldon Square will be treated to a taste of the countryside when a fully-functioning mobile farm takes up residence over Easter. Visitors will be able to get up close with animals while animal lovers ...
Award entries; NURSING: NORTH TODAY.
Apr 01, 2009 ... NURSES in the North East are being asked to nominate their colleagues for the prestigious Nursing Standard Nurse Awards. All qualified nurses, midwives, student nurses and healthcare assistants can enter the Awards, which have ...
'A little fighter' HEALTH: NORTH TODAY.
Apr 01, 2009 ... A HEART transplant boy is recovering back at home after amazing doctors with his progress. Patrick Skinner, of West Monkseaton was one of two youngsters to have heart swaps within hours of each other ...
Tell your stories; FLOODS: NORTH TODAY.
Apr 01, 2009 ... PEOPLE with first-hand experiences of the disastrous flooding which hit Morpeth last year are being urged to share them with a professional storyteller. Taffy Thomas will be visiting the town later this month to gather stories and anecdotes for use as part of his Tales of the ...
Inflation is at zero - so how come we will all feel that little bit less flush today?
Apr 01, 2009 ... Byline: David Old TRICKS and pranks may be the order of the day - but prepare to be hit in the pocket. Because while April 1 is traditionally famous as the Fools' Day, a host of new charges are set to come in to force. Council tax, water, fuel and cars are ...
We have all ignored St George's Day; VOICE OF THE NORTH.
Apr 01, 2009 ... I WAS pleased to read about Boris Johnson's plan to defy the PC brigade and celebrate St George's Day with flags flying and a number of events. He said: "St George's Day has been ignored in London for too long," but surely the whole of England is guilty? Up to press, I have ...
Mystery of building society collapse; VOICE OF THE NORTH.
Apr 01, 2009 ... I DO not yet know the details of the financial black hole which the Dunfermline Building Society ("for a longer happier relationship") has dug for itself. This time last year Jim Faulds, its chairman, who has "spent most of his business life in the advertising industry", ...
Soccer stars should copy true champion; VOICE OF THE NORTH.
Apr 01, 2009 ... WASN'T it great to see Vicky Pendleton proving again that she is the best in the World! The dedication. The pride. The emotion. It was wonderful to see a true champion, whose early years in her sport were forged here, in Newcastle. Can I suggest that our footballers, who are ...
Catastrophic record of wind farms; VOICE OF THE NORTH.
Apr 01, 2009 ... I READ today (The Journal, March 24) about the unsatisfactory performance of the Defra wind farm in Alnwick. This is normal - witness the fiasco of the two enormous offshore turbines at Blyth. Just because the cable broke, they produced no electricity for years. The ...
Bonuses/expenses: What do they mean? VOICE OF THE NORTH.
Apr 01, 2009 ... THE MPs expenses and allowances scandal is the exact political equivalent of the bonus system in the banks. Both politicians and bankers were told that they had a basic salary, designed for public consumption but that expenses/ bonuses were not really what they seemed and were ...
What planet are councillors on? VOICE OF THE NORTH.
Apr 01, 2009 ... WITH reference to the report about council members' expenses (The Journal, March 23), detailing how the members of our new super council had voted to accept a 40% rise in their allowances. On the self same day, my disabled sister-in-law received a letter from the Northumberland ...
Bright, green thinking.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Council has long used the in an impressive and innovative way invigorate its borough and people. Now it looks to adopt a similarly approach ...
Let's use this clout.
Apr 01, 2009 ... marks the most significant day local government in the North East the same date in 1974, when the major town hall shake-up occurred. The arrival of all- purpose unitary for the counties of and Durham ...
Not everything is doom and gloom; VOICE OF THE NORTH.
Apr 01, 2009 ... I DO agree with the people who have complained about the letters page becoming a political forum, as proved by today's Voice of the North (Saturday, March 28). There is nothing pleasing to read, so I cast my eye to the right hand side page and what a beautiful photograph of ...
We need real commitment from the G20.
Apr 01, 2009 ... THE weight of expectation lays heavily upon the shoulders of those world leaders who gather in London today ahead of the G20 summit. Gordon Brown has only himself to blame for stoking hopes about what can be achieved as a result of locking some of the most powerful people in a ...
When there's no rhyme or reason.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Byline: PAUL BENNEWORTH WHEN I moved to secondary school, I fell in with a bad crowd and was always in trouble. I was lucky enough to have a form tutor who explained to me the importance of taking responsibility for your actions. He often said to me when I tried to ...
VIEW OF THE NORTH.
Apr 01, 2009 ... VIEW OF THE NORTH about Send your views of the North-East and Cumbria to Simon Greener at jnl.photo@ncjmedia.co.uk. Please include address and daytime telephone numbers. If you would like to buy any picture taken by ...
Victims pack court to see their torturer.
Apr 01, 2009 ... THE man accused of overseeing the torture and execution of Jesmond teacher John Dewhirst went on trial in Cambodia yesterday. Mr Dewhirst was executed in the south-east Asian state in 1978. He had been captured off the Cambodian coast, accused of being a CIA spy and ...
IN MEMORIAM.(Obituary)
Apr 01, 2009 ... CANNON (North Shields). Mary Ann (nee Vaughan). Two years today you went to sleep but have been thought of every day since. You are still with us in our every thought. Husband Neil, sons, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Love and miss you always. xxx ...
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Apr 01, 2009 ... BROGAN ( Bedlington). The family of the late Anthony ( Tony), wish to express their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kindness and sympathy shown to them during their recent bereavement, also for the cards, letters of condolence and floral tributes received ....
DEATHS.
Apr 01, 2009 ... CLAYTON ( Cambois). Formerly of Blyth. Peacefully at home on March 29th, aged 85 years, William ( Billy), beloved husband of Edna ( nee Jackson), much loved dad of Sondra and Robert, dear father - in - law of Jennifer, a loving grandad of Julie and Steven and Susan and Lee and devoted ...
ENGAGEMENTS.
Apr 01, 2009 ... MR CHRISTOPHER PORTER AND MISS ALIXANDRA CUSSINS The engagement is announced between Christopher, elder son of the Hon. Mr Justice David and ...
The Angel earns its wings; Emirates snap up deal to sponsor icon.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Byline: Paul James GOOD Heavens - the Angel of the North is to be sponsored by airline Emirates and branded with its logo, The Journal can reveal today. The airline - which also sponsors London football team Arsenal - has been given naming rights for the landmark ...
Listed station could become cultural hot spot.
Apr 01, 2009 ... THE lengthy battle to save a listed railway station could have a happy ending thanks to a funding scheme for seaside resorts. Tynemouth Station could be transformed into a cultural visitor attraction now that a bid has won through to the final stages of the Sea Change scheme. ...
'Mind-blowing' new museum is praised; Minister hails attraction at sneak preview.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Byline: Tony Henderson CULTURE Minister Barbara Follett was yesterday given a sneak preview of the North East's latest major attraction - and hailed it as "mind blowing". Ms Follett was given a tour of the pounds 26m Great North Museum: Hancock in Newcastle where ...
Healthy menus; FOOD: NORTH TODAY.
Apr 01, 2009 ... THE Co-operative is putting healthy eating on the menu for young children from Walker with a donation of pounds 500 to a local children's group. The Monkchester Family Centre runs a parent and toddler group that meets three ...
Wall walk bid; CHARITY: NORTH TODAY.
Apr 01, 2009 ... TWO friends from Newcastle are stepping up to the challenge of the Hadrian's Wall Walk in aid of Disability North. Thomas Lowdon, audit executive at Ernst and Young, and David McHugh, senior associate at Price Waterhouse Coopers, will complete the 84 miles in ...
Free swimming; COMMUNITY: NORTH TODAY.
Apr 01, 2009 ... OLDER people are being encouraged to get active with free swimming. From today, people over 60 will be able to swim for free at all North Tyneside Council's pools during public swimming times. The move comes as part of a Government initiative to get people active, and ...
See what Sam's watching.
Apr 01, 2009 ... IF you consider yourself a follower of The Apprentice, then you may well be interested in the following. For the next 11 weeks, The Journal's Sam Wonfor (pictured) will be concentrating on the doings of Sir Alan Sugar and his hoping-to-be Apprentices. And it will be ...
Pump to help defend village from flooding.
Apr 01, 2009 ... A PUMP is to be installed at a village which is vulnerable to flooding. Ponteland is to receive the pounds 32,000 pump which will be used to reduce the risk of flooding to homes and businesses during an emergency. It has been bought by funding from the Local Levy, ...
River turbine could save council pounds 13m; Eco-drive is in full swing.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Byline: Tony Henderson AWATER electricity turbine could be put in the River Derwent as part of a green package to save pounds 13m. Gateshead Council has identified a site for a generator in a fast-flowing stretch of the river at Lady Steps Weir near the Blaydon ...
Councils in front line of recession fight.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Byline: William Green THE North East's newest councils are ready to lead the battle against the recession from the "front line", a senior minister has declared. Local Government Minister John Healey said Northumberland and County Durham's new unitary councils would ...