The Journal (Newcastle, England) back issues from August 2009:
agents this week.
Aug 01, 2009 ... 5-13: Halifax 15-21: Pattinson 24-31: Your Move 33-36: Sarah Mains 38-41: Rook Matthews Sayer 42-43: Strutt and Parker 44-45: Reeds Rains Homes from Robinsons 46: Robinsons Fine and Country 47: George F White ...
New service from planners.
Aug 01, 2009 ... COUNCIL planners in Northumberland are launching a revised service offering advice ahead of formal planning applications being submitted. Northumberland County Council is introducing the ...
House prices 'on the rise'.
Aug 01, 2009 ... HOUSE prices are now higher than at the beginning of the year after rising for the third month in a row during July, figures showed this week ....
The property week.
Aug 01, 2009 ... Mortgage approvals rise THE number of mortgages approved for house purchase rose for the fifth month in a row during June to the highest figure for more than a year. ...
bargain of the week; WAS: pounds 199,950 NOW: pounds 179,950.
Aug 01, 2009 ... THIS three-bedroom detached home on a large plot has been reduced by pounds 20,000 - a saving that could go towards an extension over the garage, subject to planning permission. Located on a popular estate in Sunniside, near Whickham, Tyne and Wear, the property has double ...
THE forecast for our holiday [...].
Aug 01, 2009 ... THE forecast for our holiday in Cornwall was dreadful. Rain, rain and more rain. Determined that we'd still enjoy ourselves, we set off with waterproofs and wellies for keeping dry plus books and our faithful old Travel Scrabble to entertain. Oh, and a few bottles of something ...
Wonderful; Weardale.
Aug 01, 2009 ... Byline: Helen Apsey ROD Webb and Craig Worcester are preparing to say a fond farewell to their idyllic stone-built home in the heart of the North Pennines, in search of adventure abroad. The pair, who have lived at Dales Farm in Cowshill for the past two years, have ...
House prices highest of year.
Aug 01, 2009 ... HOUSE prices are now higher than at the beginning of the year after rising for the third month in a row during July, figures showed this week. The average value of a UK home rose by 1.3% during the month to stand at pounds 158,871, according to Nationwide. The ...
Cottage of great charm in pretty coastal village.
Aug 01, 2009 ... LOCATED on the north Northumberland coastline, this charming double-fronted cottage with sash windows has plenty of kerb appeal. The property, in the pretty village of Embleton, has two reception rooms - a well-proportioned dining room at the front and a living room with ...
Overseas banks could aid buyers.
Aug 01, 2009 ... THE number of mortgages approved for house purchase rose for the fifth month in a row during June to the highest figure for more than a year. A total of 47,584 loans were approved for people buying homes, the greatest number since April 2008, according to the Bank of England. ...
Detached in popular area.
Aug 01, 2009 ... THIS four-bedroom detached property is an ideal choice for families. The house, on popular Marina View in Hebburn, features an entrance hallway with cloakroom, lounge with fireplace, and dining room with sliding doors leading to the conservatory. There is also a fitted kitchen ...
Impressive Victorian home amidst stunning countryside.
Aug 01, 2009 ... THIS attractive Victorian home is set in extensive grounds with gardens and paddocks. With stunning views over the Coquet Valley to the Cheviot, Summerville near Rothbury, Northumberland, offers the best of all worlds. Accommodation includes a breakfasting kitchen ...
A touch of luxury for families; If three bedrooms sounds just the right size, take your pick from these stylish homes across the region.
Aug 01, 2009 ... THIS luxurious three-bedroom home, converted from farm buildings by Stone Homes, is ideal as a second home as it has views towards Bamburgh and Budle Bay. The beautifully presented cottage has four parking spaces at the front and a private walled garden with sun terrace. ...
Problems with leaking drains; Leaking drains cannot always be easily identified, as house doctor Peter Fall explains.
Aug 01, 2009 ... Byline: Peter Fall IF I had to rank the areas that I think most concern clients about their buildings, then at the top of the list would be dampness and, at the bottom, the drains. The strange thing is you can tolerate dampness in any form, other than flooding, for ...
Mixing fashion with furniture; Wardrobes bring together furniture and fashion. Claire Hornby discovers more.
Aug 01, 2009 ... Byline: Claire Hornby AWARDROBE brings two of my favourite things - fashion and furniture together. Wardrobes don't always get the credit they deserve. Aside from the bed I'd say they were the most important item in the bedroom - unless of course you are lucky enough to have a ...
three of a kind.
Aug 01, 2009 ... Village life can offer charming properties in stunning surroundings plus local amenities on the doorstep. homemaker highlights three village homes on the market. What: A detached bungalow set in attractive gardens and views over Cresswell village green and coastline. Highlights: ...
Two-bed bungalow ideal for development project.
Aug 01, 2009 ... THIS two-bed bungalow, situated in popular Low Fell in Gateshead, provides the ideal development project for first-time buyers, or those looking to downsize. The semi-detached property is well placed, looking out across the valley in Gleneagles Road. It has generous front and ...
Three-floor family home offers plenty of space.
Aug 01, 2009 ... SITUATED in a quiet cul-de-sac, this spacious family home has good accommodation over three floors. As well as three reception rooms, it has a breakfasting kitchen and sun lounge leading to decked patio on the ground floor. The first floor has four bedrooms and a ...
Time to think autumn; The barbecue summer we were promised has failed to arrive. So let's hope for a good autumn and plan our gardens accordingly, says Hannah Stephenson.
Aug 01, 2009 ... Byline: Hannah Stephenson LATE summer-flowering bulbs such as dahlias, crocosmias and lilies bring a burst of colour in the borders when a lot of other plants are past their best. However, their maintenance can become a chore in the autumn, when many will need to be dug up and ...
Diary.
Aug 01, 2009 ... KEEP in touch with North East gardening and floral events through this column every Saturday. Today and tomorrow Gateshead show, Central Nursery, Whickham Highway, Lobley Hill, 10am-5.30pm. Tomorrow National Gardens Scheme, 24 allotments open and gardening advice at ...
Best of the bunch.
Aug 01, 2009 ... Lilies THESE beautiful, fragrant summer-flowering bulbs produce large, flared trumpet flowers in an array of colours just when the garden may be running out of steam in mid-summer. Some can grow really tall, giving them extra prominence in a busy border. Grow in pots on the ...
Good enough to eat.
Aug 01, 2009 ... Blackcurrants (Ribes nigrum) YOU should now be harvesting juicy blackcurrants to add to jellies and pies, and they can also be frozen or made into delicious jams. They thrive in rich, moist soil which has been heavily mulched with nitrogen-rich dressing and do well in light ...
Former schoolhouse.
Aug 01, 2009 ... THIS converted schoolhouse offers interesting family accommodation in north Northumberland. The property, in Cheswick, Berwick, has attractive countryside views and includes an entrance hall with feature arch window, dining room, sitting room, with French doors leading to the ...
Impressive home has a large stable block.
Aug 01, 2009 ... AN attractive combination of old and new makes Abbey Farm Cottage an impressive and unusual home. The ground floor of the property, near Neasham, Darlington, County Durham, includes a country- style kitchen with Aga, two large reception rooms, two bedrooms and family bathroom ....
Spacious four-bedroom flat.
Aug 01, 2009 ... WITH four bedrooms this spacious first-floor flat has a great location in the centre of Whitley Bay above shops. It's just a 60 second walk from the Metro giving links to the region and has been decorated with new carpets throughout. The property has a double fronted lounge, ...
Bungalow in quiet cul-de-sac.
Aug 01, 2009 ... SITUATED in a quiet cul-de-sac, this three-bed detached bungalow is ideal for families or professionals. Fully furnished, it has a fitted kitchen, large lounge with stone fireplace and dining room which could be used as a bedroom or study. There's a master bedroom and two ...
Tenants look for rent reductions.
Aug 01, 2009 ... MANY tenants think it's time for a reduction in rentals from landlords, because an oversupply of homes is pushing down rents whenever they become vacant, claims a new survey. Based on just over 1,800 responses - 74% of them female - the survey by Findaproperty.com says 72% of respondents ...
Stunning property set in two acres.
Aug 01, 2009 ... THIS stunning country property is set in two acres of gardens and paddocks overlooking an attractive valley in County Durham. Black House Farm has been fitted to a high standard and includes a split-level reception hall, drawing room with impressive stone fireplace, study and ...
Opt for village living.
Aug 01, 2009 ... ANEW showhome on an impressive village development in County Durham is attracting "enormous attention". Dere Street Homes have recently opened a four-bedroom showhome at The Paddock development at Witton-le-Wear. The innovative three-storey split-level Hazel is one of a pair ...
New-builds for around pounds 300,000.
Aug 01, 2009 ... FOR those with a budget of pounds 300,000, there's a good choice of new-build properties on the market. homemaker takes a look. Blaydon AN appealing double-fronted detached home in a lovely setting on the south bank of the Tyne offers stylish and comfortable living. ...
Homes with a touch of luxury; ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE.
Aug 01, 2009 ... WITH its four bedrooms and generous living accommodation, the newly opened Hayeswater showhome at The Park, in Durham, presents a spacious three-storey family home with a luxurious feel. The showhome, created by Taylor Wimpey, is one of an impressive selection of two, three and ...
Showhomes of rare distinction; ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE.
Aug 01, 2009 ... ABRAND new show village comprising two impressive split-level homes has opened at McInerney Homes' Whitton View development in rural Northumberland. The showhomes, in Rothbury, have been styled by Anne Raine Interiors. The Allerdene is a three-storey double-fronted ...
Homes with charm and character; ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE.
Aug 01, 2009 ... BUYERS looking for luxury living have the chance to own a brand new home at Bryant Homes' Derwent View development in Dipton, County Durham. Seven stylish three and four-bedroom homes are still available at the development, each beautifully-designed and full of charm and ...
Space for all the family.
Aug 01, 2009 ... IT is becoming increasingly popular for multiple generations to reside under one roof and a new type of buyer is looking for a very different type of home. Families wanting to live communally in one large home should visit homes at Gladedale's Hall Green Manor development in ...
United in grief [...]; NEWCASTLE UNITED.
Aug 01, 2009 ... TRIBUTE TO A LEGEND: 18 ...
INSIDE TODAY.
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Field of tears.
Aug 01, 2009 ... Byline: Mike Kelly AT a sombre St James's Park a shirt tied to a barrier at the Leazes End in honour of Sir Bobby Robson who died yesterday captured the mood, not just of the city, but the country. Written in felt tip pen on the front, the message read: "England's No ...
Tributes to a legend.
Aug 01, 2009 ... UNITED by grief, people from all walks of life last night paid tribute to "Geordie gentleman" Sir Bobby Robson. The 76-year-old died surrounded by loved ones in his County Durham home yesterday morning after fighting cancer for the fifth time. After news of Sir ...
A hero at home; Family prepare to say their own farewell.
Aug 01, 2009 ... Byline: Lisa Hutchinson AS sympathy cards and flowers flood in for the sporting icon, Sir Bobby Robson's family is preparing for a special service to celebrate his life. Sir Bobby died at his County Durham home peacefully with his wife, Elsie, and family by his side ...
... and among fans across the world.
Aug 01, 2009 ... THE sad death of Sir Bobby Robson made headlines around the world when the news broke yesterday. The football legend touched the hearts of people across the globe during a career which took him to Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands, Canada and Ireland. He started his ...
'One of life's true gentlemen'.
Aug 01, 2009 ... JOURNAL readers left their own personal tributes to Sir Bobby on our website yesterday. A special part of the site has been dedicated to readers' memories of the former Newcastle and England boss - and it has been inundated with messages. Andrew Wood wrote: "Sir ...
Deripaska fails; BRITAIN TODAY: COURT.(News; Front Page)
Aug 01, 2009 ... RUSSIAN oligarch Oleg Deripaska has failed in his challenge to a court ruling that a pounds 2 ...
Garden lovers; BRITAIN TODAY: SURVEY.(News; Front Page)
Aug 01, 2009 ... BRITAIN remains a nation of garden lovers, with many people believing that spending time among flowers, lawns and trees is important for their quality of ...
Wife's 'yacht plot' BRITAIN TODAY: COURT.(News; Front Page)
Aug 01, 2009 ... A 45-YEAR-OLD woman has appeared in court to deny sinking her husband's luxury cruiser and plotting to kill him. Mandy Fleming pleaded not guilty to a charge of damaging property being reckless as to ...
Tributes to boy; BRITAIN TODAY: POLICE.(News; Front Page)
Aug 01, 2009 ... THE heartbroken parents of a seven-year-old boy who died after falling into a slurry pit paid tribute last night to their "adventurous little monkey". Xander Shaw was ...
Make suicide law 'fit for the 21st century'.(News; Front Page)
Aug 01, 2009 ... THE law on assisted suicide should be made "appropriate for the 21st century", right-to-die campaigner Debbie Purdy said yesterday as prosecutors began work on new guidelines following her landmark legal win. Multiple sclerosis (MS) sufferer Ms Purdy said the historic House of ...
DARWIN GOES ALL WOOLLEN.(News; Front Page)
Aug 01, 2009 ... CHARLES Darwin's treasured animal collection, including creepy creatures in jars and a stuffed tortoise, have been recreated by a team of knitters. The woollen versions of Darwin's Victorian paraphernalia is part of an exhibition at Bristol Zoo Gardens. The show, ...
Pay tax to park at the office; Business vents fury at parking tax scheme.(News; Front Page)
Aug 01, 2009 ... Byline: Peter Woodman THE Government yesterday approved the UK's first workplace parking tax scheme which could cost firms pounds 3.4bn if rolled out nationwide. Environmental groups welcomed the Workplace Parking Levy (WPL) initiative which will be introduced in ...
Machete attack OAP isn't jailed; 77-year-old slashed man at allotment.
Aug 01, 2009 ... Byline: Keeley Henderson A77-YEAR-OLD man who slashed another pensioner with a machete in an unprovoked attack at his allotment, has escaped jail. Leonard Fionda lashed out at fellow allotment holder Joe Holland's head with the deadly weapon on January 21. ...
We are victims of expensive deception; VOICE OF THE NORTH.
Aug 01, 2009 ... DON BROWNLOW'S column, with its firm facts and common sense, was a welcome breath of fresh air in the wind turbine debate (The Journal, July 25). Wind turbines are being built simply because the energy companies receive 100% subsidies for their erection. As Mr Brownlow says, ...
Some lessons are never learned; VOICE OF THE NORTH.
Aug 01, 2009 ... BLYTH Valley Labour MP Ronnie Campbell has good reason to be exploding with rage. Northumberland County Council's latest brainwave of an idea is for 4,500 of its employees to focus on the reasons they still have a job. It's declared that special bonding workshops ...
Run our utilities for us, not for profit; VOICE OF THE NORTH.
Aug 01, 2009 ... HOW right John Pearson and Ruth Wallis are to point out that the drive to privatise our public transport systems originates in a European Union directive (Voice of the North, July 14 & 16). Nevertheless, it is pointless blaming the EU for our present troubles when responsibility ...
Firms won't put cash in but will take it out; VOICE OF THE NORTH.
Aug 01, 2009 ... THE situation with National Express handing back their franchise on the East Coast Main Line and expecting to retain their other two rail franchises is nothing short of a disgrace. Earlier this week, MPs sharply criticised the chaotic nature of rail franchising. The House of ...
The legacy of a remarkable gentleman.
Aug 01, 2009 ... OF all the many fond tales that will be recounted about Sir Bobby Robson, perhaps this one illustrates why he was no ordinary North East gentleman. On the last day of the Premier League season back in May, with his beloved Newcastle United teetering on the verge of relegation, ...
Make Shearer club chairman; VOICE OF THE NORTH.
Aug 01, 2009 ... LIKE most Sunderland fans, I've done my share of mickey-taking about Newcastle going down, but now that the dust has settled, all thoughts are on the season ahead. As you know, Sunderland are known as a yo-yo club. I don't think there's another that's been in and out of the ...
Sir Bobby - a true man of his time.
Aug 01, 2009 ... Byline: PAULD IXON AN American author, T Alan Armstrong, wrote: "If there is no passion in your life, have you ever lived? Find your passion, whatever it may be. Become it, and let it become you, and you will find great things happen FOR you, TO you and BECAUSE of you". ...
FONDLY tributes Owen VIEW OF THE NORTH.
Aug 01, 2009 ... FONDLY REMEMBERED A young Newcastle United fan looks at the many floral tributes left in honour of Sir Bobby Robson at St James's Park yesterday in this picture by Owen Humphreys of the Press Association. about Send your views of the North-East ...
DEATHS.
Aug 01, 2009 ... COOMBS (Ashington). Suddenly on July 30th, aged 86 years, Thomas (Tom), dearly loved husband of the late Jean (nee Johnson), much loved dad of Dee and Kathleen, dear father in law of Jeff and a devoted grandad and great grandad. Funeral Service in St. John's Church, Seaton Hirst on ...
Robber ran off with till; Knife-wielding raider hunted.
Aug 01, 2009 ... Byline: Sophie Doughty ASHOPKEEPER was left traumatised after a knife-wielding raider ripped her till out of the wall and fled with her takings. Police are now appealing for help to catch the armed robber who struck at an off licence in Easington, County Durham, on ...
HOLIDAYMAKERS STRIKE GOLD.
Aug 01, 2009 ... A FAMILY from Northumberland have struck gold after a holiday in the Lake District. Vince and Jill Audsley have won a golden egg worth pounds 10,000 in a competition run by the World of Beatrix PotterO Attraction in Bowness-on-Windermere to help raise money for WaterAid. ...
IN MEMORIAM.(Obituary)
Aug 01, 2009 ... BRUNTON (Longbenton). Formerly South Gosforth. Fay (nee Topping), 1st August 2007. Time doesn't heal the heartache, the tears still gently flow, the heart is just the same as it was two years ago, you're smile is in a photo that we look at every day, your memory is in our hearts were it ...
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Aug 01, 2009 ... FREEMAN (Ashington). Hilda and the family of the late Richard would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the lovely cards, flowers and messages of sympathy received following their recent sad loss, also for the very kind donations for the Parkinson Disease Society. Many ...
Machete attack OAP isn't jailed; 77-year-old slashed man at allotment.
Aug 01, 2009 ... Byline: Keeley Henderson A77-YEAR-OLD man who slashed another pensioner with a machete in an unprovoked attack at his allotment, has escaped jail. Leonard Fionda lashed out at fellow allotment holder Joe Holland's head with the deadly weapon on January 21. Mr Holland, ...
Back on the beat for the last time; Supt McAloon remembers early days.
Aug 01, 2009 ... Byline: Neil McKay A POLICE Superintendent bowed out yesterday in the same way as he had started as a rookie constable - pounding the streets of Durham City. But on this occasion Supt Jamie Mc-Aloowas in the company of both Chief Constable Jon Stoddart and the Chair ...
Farm shop fun; NORTH TODAY: COMMUNITY.
Aug 01, 2009 ... A NORTHUMBERLAND farm shop has organised a series of events for families during the summer holidays. Moorhouse Farm Shop near Stannington, owned by Ian Byatt, has arranged free activities every Saturday throughout August, starting ...