The Journal (Newcastle, England) back issues from June 2009:
UNITED The inside story.
Jun 01, 2009 ... See Pages ...
'Stone walling' accusations.
Jun 01, 2009 ... CIVIC bosses were last night accused of "stone walling" on plans to build a pounds 15m sports ...
Anger at delay in insurance cash.
Jun 01, 2009 ... THE owners of a farming tourist attraction in Northumberland decimated by flood damage eight ...
Broadband worry for North East.
Jun 01, 2009 ... MANY rural areas of the North East still have poor or no access to broadband internet ...
INSIDE TODAY.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Letters ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 10 Family notices ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...12 Fashion ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..... 16 Cinema ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 21 Culture ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 22 TV ...
History invades at Hadrian's Wall; Turbulent past relived on a huge scale.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Byline: Neil McKay ROMAN chariots, equestrian displays and Viking long boats all descended on Corbridge, Northumberland, on Saturday night take an appreciative audience on a journey back in time. The Living History Pageant featuring a cast of 500 was the culmination ...
Cut-price United 'still a risky buy' Investors may want pounds 20m off price tag.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Byline: David Old FOREIGN investors are reported to be lining up a bid to take control of Newcastle United in a cut-price deal. Senior sources at the club say there is firm interest in a buyout of owner Mike Ashley who put the troubled club up for sale at pounds 100m over the ...
Farm shops open; ENVIRONMENT: NORTH TODAY.
Jun 01, 2009 ... FARM shops across the region are opening their doors to the public next weekend. Open Farm Sunday takes place on June 7 and aims to show people how farms produce ...
Resident rescued; FIRE: NORTH TODAY.
Jun 01, 2009 ... A RESIDENT had to be rescued from a home after the front door was torched. Firefighters managed to get the occupant from the terraced house in Lime Avenue, Houghton-le-Spring, shortly before 1am. The victim was given oxygen before being treated by ...
LOTTO.
Jun 01, 2009 ... LOTTO: 43 20 19 2 33 Bonus 5 THUNDERBALL: 18 30 24 19 26 Thunderball 01 Jackpot: Five winners shared pounds ...
Witness appeal; INCIDENT: NORTH TODAY.
Jun 01, 2009 ... POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a Land Rover spun out of control and came to rest on a grass verge. The accident happened on the A1 Berwick bypass, two miles north of the East Ord roundabout at 3.50pm on Saturday. The driver, a 66-year-old woman, was taken to ...
Accident chaos; TRAFFIC: NORTH TODAY.
Jun 01, 2009 ... TRAFFIC chaos hit a major North East road after eight vehicles were involved in two separate accidents. The incidents both happened on the A1 at Bowes Incline, in Birtley, close to the Angel of the North, on Saturday at around 12.20pm. ...
Breakthrough in liver failure battle; New treatment could save lives of thousands.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Byline: Helen Rae A NEW treatment in liver disease could save thousands of lives. Newcastle University experts have discovered a blood-pressure medicine which has been shown to reverse the effects of early-stage liver failure in some patients. Researchers analysed a ...
MAKING A VINTAGE NOISE.
Jun 01, 2009 ... THE smell of engine oil and the noisy throbbing of exhausts disturbed the normally tranquil setting of Belsay Hall and Gardens in Northumberland yesterday. Belsay was the picturesque setting for a display of vintage bikes to inspire nostalgia for the open road and dreams on two ...
'Dalai Lama of the rainforest' to visit North East.
Jun 01, 2009 ... A SPIRITUAL leader from the Brazilian Amazon is the special guest at an annual pilgrimage to Holy Island in Northumberland later this month. The pilgrimage on Saturday, June 13 has been organised by CAFOD, the development and relief agency of the Catholic Church in England and ...
Broadband worry for rural areas; Poor service 'causes social exclusion.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Byline: Sam Wood MANY rural areas of the North East still have poor or no access to broadband internet services, a new study has revealed. The map, produced by website BroadbandSpeedChecker.co.uk, reveals black holes in broadband access throughout Northumberland and ...
Brown sees new code as brake on party slide; Poll leaves Labour back in third place.(News)
Jun 01, 2009 ... Byline: Joe Churcher A BINDING code of conduct for MPs will be part of a package of measures to "clean up" politics, Gordon Brown said yesterday as he battled to rescue Labour from an expense-scandal-fuelled electoral meltdown. The Prime Minister moved to revive his ...
Prices static; HOUSES: WORLD TODAY.(News)
Jun 01, 2009 ... HOUSE prices remained static in May after almost two years of falls, research showed yesterday. The average cost of a home in England and Wales did not change during the month, with only 13% of ...
Crime fears; PROTESTS: WORLD TODAY.(News)
Jun 01, 2009 ... THOUSANDS of demonstrators protesting over violence against Indian students filled streets in Australia's second largest city, Melbourne. Five Indian students were stabbed and beaten in two unrelated incidents in the city ...
Talent charts; SHOWBUSINESS.(News)
Jun 01, 2009 ... BRITAIN'S Got Talent electric string quartet Escala made their debut appearance in the album charts yesterday in second spot. Their self-titled album Escala includes songs ...
Family's pledge; COURTS: WORLD TODAY.(News)
Jun 01, 2009 ... THE family of John Hogan's former wife said yesterday they will fight to protect his daughter Mia from "unwanted intrusion by her father". John Hogan will return to Britain soon after ...
GM deal backed; MANUFACTURING: WORLD TODAY.(News)
Jun 01, 2009 ... A REPRESENTATIVE for General Motors' bondholders in the US said last night the majority of them will support a sweetened deal to swap the company's pounds ...
Phone calls bring more grief for MP.(News)
Jun 01, 2009 ... A NORTH MP has come under fire for reportedly claiming a phone bill at his third home. Newcastle MP Doug Henderson is said to have put an expenses claim for pounds 800 for landline calls made from his house in Anstruther, Fife. Mr Henderson has already been ...
Do not lose sight of the big picture.
Jun 01, 2009 ... THOSE for whom the scandal over MPs' expenses has unleashed an angry desire to see every single one tarred with the same brush, may be reluctant to accept that is a fate all of them do not deserve. Yet the fact remains that amongst their number can be found people about whose ...
Politicians insult D-Day troops; VOICE OF THE NORTH.
Jun 01, 2009 ... THE French Government's snub to the Queen, by not inviting Her Majesty to the official 65th anniversary celebrations of the D-Day landings on June 6, is an insult to British veterans as well as to the memory of 17,566 British and 5,316 Canadian troops who died in the summer of 1944 in ...
A 21st Century wall.
Jun 01, 2009 ... CONSTRUCTION company Carillion was right when it said getting finance and planning permission today for a new Hadrian's Wall would be challenging. That said, a ...
Your vote counts.
Jun 01, 2009 ... WITH revelations about elected representatives still causing outrage, it might be tempting not to enter a polling station this Thursday. Boycotts will not halt the elections, however, although they could clear the way for extremists to triumph. ...
How can he work for burger bar? VOICE OF THE NORTH.
Jun 01, 2009 ... I WAS shocked to read (The Journal, May 28) that Newcastle MP Doug Henderson earns pounds 25,000 a year on top of his MP's salary by working at McDonald's. That's a lot of burger flipping. Surely pounds 64,766 is ...
Cost to patients is left out of equation; VOICE OF THE NORTH.
Jun 01, 2009 ... IN his column entitled "Patients will shape future care" (The Journal, May 27), Mike Parker demonstrates how out of touch with patients' needs his vision of the NHS has drifted. Nye Bevan must be turning in his grave. As I recall it, the original intention of the NHS was to take ...
Why is Sunderland's escape disparaged? VOICE OF THE NORTH.
Jun 01, 2009 ... COULD your Stuart Rayner please explain what he means by stating that Sunderland " escaped relegation by default" ( The Journal , May 25)? Default would surely suggest a twist of rules or fate that gave them safety by some means. I don't recall the bottom three clubs having points deducted ...
We are governed by nest of vipers; VOICE OF THE NORTH.
Jun 01, 2009 ... HOW can our "dishonourable" MPs expect to get away with their misdeeds regarding their claims for illegal expenses just by offering, in some cases rushing, to pay those expenses back? By that very fact they are admitting to wrongdoing. Illegally claiming expenses is fraud and ...
Without Press we would not see truth; VOICE OF THE NORTH.
Jun 01, 2009 ... I CANNOT share the Archbishop of Canterbury's pessimism about the "systematic humiliation of MPs" and his description of the daily Press revelations as undermining people's confidence in the democratic system (The Journal, May 23). Without the Press, we would still be in the ...
TV talent contest rather like a pizza.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Byline: TOM GUTTERIDGE LUNCHING on some deliciously authentic Italian pizza in Ago, Robert de Niro's restaurant in West Hollywood, Simon Cowell was telling me his latest idea. "Tom", he said, "there are so many talented people we can't put on American Idol because ...
VIEW OF THE NORTH.
Jun 01, 2009 ... 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 Journal ...
New lease of life for centre; Secure home gets funding to be rebuilt.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Byline: Neil McKay A SECURE children's home in the North which has housed some of Britain's most notorious child killers is to be rebuilt. Aycliffe Secure Services, run by Durham County Council, is to receive nearly pounds 7m in Government funding to enable the centre ...
EVOCATIVE WORK GOES ON SHOW.
Jun 01, 2009 ... PAINTINGS by a North East pitman who became an internationally-renowned artist through his evocative images of the coal industry go on show this week at a former colliery-turned mining museum. Tom McGuinness - who was born in Witton Park, County Durham and died in 2006 aged 79 - ...
IN MEMORIAM.(Obituary)
Jun 01, 2009 ... BOURN (Chopwell). Maia, one year ago today, you have left us with a huge void in our lives, we miss you now and forever. Granda, Grandma and Michael.. BOURN (Chopwell). Remembering the loss of our niece Maia. Miss you so much, Uncle James, Auntie Helen and cousin Lucy ...
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Jun 01, 2009 ... BECK (Jarrow). Joan, Raymond and Beryl would like to thank all family and friends for the cards, letters and messages of sympathy, received on the death of William (Billy) these were very much appreciated. The total of pounds 651 has been donationed to his memory and has been shared ...
DEATHS.
Jun 01, 2009 ... LIVERSIDGE (Great Salkeld). Penrith. William, MBE SBSt.J. Peacefully at his home with his family, on Friday 29th May, William Garnett (Bill), aged 79 years, dearly loved husband of Betty, loving father and father .. in . law of Helen and John and good friend of Finn. ...
Turbine plan either a blunder or hazard; Campaigner's house would be dissected.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Byline: Brian Daniel A 110-metre wind turbine is to be erected inside the house of an opposition group chairman - if a new photomontage is to be believed. The document shows one of Your Energy's seven proposed structures near Berwick "piercing" the home of Mike Maud, ...
Celebrating D-Day; CULTURE: NORTH TODAY.
Jun 01, 2009 ... A NORTHUMBERLAND museum is to mark the 65th anniversary of D-Day. The Bailiffgate Museum at Alnwick will be putting on a small display of Second World War memorabilia on the weekend of June 6-7. ...
Women meet; COMMUNITY: NORTH TODAY.
Jun 01, 2009 ... A WOMEN'S fishing club holds its next meeting next weekend. The Fishing For ...
Holy government; RELIGION: NORTH TODAY.
Jun 01, 2009 ... THE Bishop of Durham, the Rt Rev Tom Wright is to preach at a civic service of thanksgiving and dedication in Durham Cathedral this weekend to mark the reorganisation of local government in the county. The service, at 2pm on Saturday will be conducted by the Dean of Durham, The ...
Pilot prince tells of his doubts.
Jun 01, 2009 ... PRINCE Harry has spoken of his self-doubts over being able to cut it as an Army pilot. The 24-year-old prince said at times he has questioned if he has the mental ability to get through the "intense" flying courses he is undertaking. Harry is currently training to be ...
TALENT SHOW WINNERS PRAISE SCOTTISH SINGER SUSAN.
Jun 01, 2009 ... WINNERS Dance group Diversity praised singer Susan Boyle yesterday after their victory in the Britain's Got Talent final. The 11-member troupe, from Essex, said the Scotswoman was even more magnanimous ...
Bonus millions for watchdog's bosses; Massive rise in pay outs to FSA's execs.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Byline: Kelly Macnamara STAFF at the City watchdog have received bonuses of pounds 19.7m, a 40% hike on the previous year, despite the near collapse of the banking sector, it was revealed yesterday. The payments for last year's performance at the Financial Services ...
Doctor murdered; CRIME: BRITAIN TODAY.
Jun 01, 2009 ... A DOCTOR who performed late-term abortions was shot dead at church in Wichita, Kansas, yesterday. George Tiller, 67, was killed in a Reformation Lutheran Church by a gunman who fled the scene. No ...
Millvina dies; TITANIC: BRITAIN TODAY.
Jun 01, 2009 ... THE last survivor of the Titanic, died yesterday at the age of 97. Elizabeth Gladys Dean, known to friends as Millvina, was just nine weeks old when the historic liner sank in 1912. She died in the early hours at a nursing home in Southampton. Miss Dean was born on ...
'Insurance delay almost ruined us' Owners of a flooded attraction angry at long wait.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Byline: Brian Daniel s OWNERS of a Northumberland farming tourist attraction decimated by flood damage eight months ago have hit out over delays in insurance payments. Helen and Simon Henderson set up The Fenton Centre on the farm on which they are tenant near Wooler ...
More than 400 fare dodgers fined.
Jun 01, 2009 ... FARE dodgers from as far away as the Isle of Islay and Wick in the far north of Scotland were among hundreds caught by inspectors on the Tyne and Wear Metro last month. Metro bosses prosecuted 408 people for fare evasion during May, netting fines and costs totalling pounds ...
Green glamour.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Thanks to Savannah Lifestyle Salon & Spa, 11-14 Nelson Street, Newcastle, tel: (0191) 230-1919 www.savannah-salonspa.com Catch up with Anna's latest eco-blogs at www.journallive.co.uk/blogs Environmental campaigner and Journal blogger Anna Heywood takes to the green carpet this ...
Risk assessment; HEALTH: NORTH TODAY.
Jun 01, 2009 ... THE Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has joined forces with local authorities across the North East to ensure health and safety is a top priority for some of the region's most vulnerable people and the staff who care for them. In February residential and nursing care homes ...
New fares package; TRANSPORT: NORTH TODAY.
Jun 01, 2009 ... NEW fares will provide the finishing touches to a package of tailor-made bus services for the people of Peterlee, drawn up by Go North East and Durham County Council following a review of bus services in the area. The new fares, which will be available on all East Durham ...
Former councillor denies race charge.
Jun 01, 2009 ... A FORMER councillor and fireman appeared in court yesterday charged with racially abusing a neighbour following an incident involving a banana. Durham Police charged Derwentside District councillor Iain McElhone of Castledene Road, Delves Lane, Consett, with causing ...
Fears will not stop homes being built; Port nuisance will be sorted out in time.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Byline: Dave Black PLANS to build hundreds of homes at a former Northumberland pit look set to be approved - despite fears that families living in them could suffer noise nuisance from a nearby port terminal. Mining and development company the Banks Group wants to ...
FOLLOWING PAPER TRAIL TO FUN.
Jun 01, 2009 ... EYE-catching caricatures from the worlds of Royalty and politics have been on display in Northumberland in a unique touring exhibition showcasing paper creations. Near life-size models of the Queen Mother and Margaret Thatcher - along with a working Prince Charles marionette - ...
Waiting for 'someone' to do something is not the way; Our passion for politics will be severely tested this week at the elections for the European Parliament. Alastair Gilmour asks if results in Brussels mean anything to the region's business community.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Byline: Alastair Gilmour JUST when the integrity of our politicians has reached the bottom of the trough, along comes another test of constitutional judgement. We've been battered senseless by whirlwinds of political sleaze, financial mismanagement with underhand ...
Sports centre 'stone-walling' claims made; Delays are costing the taxpayer.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Byline: Neil McKay CIVIC bosses were last night accused of "stone walling" on plans to build a pounds 15m sports centre in a former steel town as the delays cost the taxpayers an estimated extra half million pounds plus. Last night Owen Temple, Liberal Democrat ...
Joining forces; COMMUNITY: NORTH TODAY.
Jun 01, 2009 ... NORTHUMBERLAND National Park and the Fell Running Association are joining forces to encourage youngsters to try their legs at a traditional race this summer. Families and children are being encouraged to enter and a new ...
Parking promise; PLANNING: NORTH TODAY.
Jun 01, 2009 ... CHAPEL-GOERS in Sunniside, Gateshead, are being reassured that double yellow lines on Gateshead Road will not be extended outside the entrance to their building. Traffic lights are to be ...
Stars with Dabbio Frank.
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NOW SHOWING.
Jun 01, 2009 ... OBSESSED (12A) British television director Steven Shill makes a laughable feature-film debut which plunders merrily from Fatal Attraction and The Hand That Rocks The Cradle. Were it not for the casting of pop superstar Beyonce Knowles as the wife who decides to fight for her man, ...
Top ballet and opera hit the streets.
Jun 01, 2009 ... OPERA and ballet promise a breath of fresh air in Middlesbrough. For the first time, Centre Square is hosting open-air classics beamed from London to an outdoor screen. And what's more, The Royal Ballet and The Royal Opera House productions are free. So, ...
First art show is fruit of two lifetimes; Northumberland's Art Tour features a solo exhibition of colourful landscapes by Linda Scott-Robinson. As she embarks on her debut show, she tells Tamzin Lewis about a debt of gratitude to her father.
Jun 01, 2009 ... THERE is no doubt that artistic talent can be as hereditary as eye colour. In Linda Scott-Robinson's case it was her Polish father who passed on his talent and love of painting landscapes. After painting all her life, she is now exhibiting for the first time in a solo show as part of ...
Bold move by the CBSO enthralls Sage audience.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Byline: Thomas Hal CBSO at The Sage Gateshead THE City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra became the Mahler orchestra of the moment under Sir Simon Rattle's baton, in the 1980s, their award-winning CD of the Second Symphony, The Resurrection, still a benchmark recording. ...