Europe Intelligence Wire articles from November 2008

Europe Intelligence Wire archives from November 2008

Push for peace.
November 1, 2008... (From Guardian Unlimited) Middle East diplomacy is not the natural home of optimism, but even among jaded veterans of the region there is a faint sense of opportunity in the air. You might even call it hope. It is not just the...

Studs Terkel.
November 1, 2008... (From Guardian Unlimited) Studs Terkel master chronicler of American life in the 20th century, veteran radical and vibrant soul of the midwestern capital of Chicago has died, aged 96. To register him as "writer and broadcaster" would be...

MTV first to land Beatles.
November 1, 2008... (From vnunet) The Beatles will make their 21st-century debut in a new version of the popular Rock Band franchise. The band's Apple Corps label has inked a deal with MTV and game developer Harmonix to create a new title which allows...

IBM sues Apple-bound exec.
November 1, 2008... (From vnunet) IBM is suing to stop the flight of one of its top engineers to Apple. The company filed suit last week in a US district court to prevent former Blade development vice president Mark Papermaster from taking up a position...

Top ten technology flaws in films.
November 1, 2008... (From vnunet) With the economy worsening and layoffs hitting more and more tech firms, IT news can be a bit depressing these days. One of the most tried-and-true methods for beating the blues has always been to curl up with a good...

McCain's closing message.
November 1, 2008... (From Guardian Unlimited) At the very last minute, John McCain releases an ad -- entitled "Freedom" -- that's well-made, positive, and with a brief and pungent slogan he should probably have started using weeks ago: "Don't hope for change...

EU clearance for sale of M-real's Graphic Papers business.
November 1, 2008... (From Hugin) M-real Corporation Press Release 1 November 2008 On 29 September 2008, M-real announced the sale of its Graphic Papers business to South African Sappi Limited for EUR 750 million. The sale is subject to the approvals by...

Signs of optimism but prices continue to fall.
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) Byline: 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...

Giveaway nightmare warning.
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) 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...

Convenient setting for cottage.
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) 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....

Family style.
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) 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...

2 DAY IN 2 MINUTES: home and abroad.
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) 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...

2 DAY IN 2 MINUTES: sport.
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) 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...

Bahamas landing for capsized yacht.
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) 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...

Drivers in serious condition after road smash.
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) 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...

NORTH TODAY: Pair steal ring.
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) 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...

NORTH TODAY: Police warning.
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) 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...

Fans left frustrated by stalled takeover.
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) 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...

Supporters' group calls for talks with hierarchy.
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) 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...

Woman who 'fell on sword' joins The Sage.
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) 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...

Ross quits high-profile host role as friends rally round Douglas.
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) 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...

BRITAIN TODAY: Call for F1 protest.
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) 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"...

BRITAIN TODAY: Lost in translation.
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) 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...

PRINCE MEETS GURKHAS WHO SERVED WITH HARRY IN AFGHANISTAN.
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) 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...

UK 'saddled with decade of debt'.
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) 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...

SNP totally reliant on oil - Brown.
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) 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. ...

Police to continue raids, warns chief.
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) 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...

Iceland asked for help before bank crash.
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) THE Government knew Icelandic banks were in trouble eight months before they crashed, it was claimed last night. The Bank of England rejected a request for help from the cash-strapped system, which Northumberland...

Death threat over food row.
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) A CONVICTED gunman threatened to kill a Northumberland caravan site manager in a confrontation over free food, a court heard. Alexander Lakey had been visiting the Sandy Bay caravan complex in Newbiggin when he...

NORTH TODAY: Fashion show.
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) YOUNGSTERS are to stage a fashion show tonight based on waste and recycling. Trashion has been devised by members of Gateshead Youth Assembly following a training weekend during which they examined environmental...

Bobby's fund on course to top pounds 1m.
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) Byline: Neil McKay SIR Bobby Robson's Night of the Knights raised a whopping pounds 185,000 - with more money expected to come in. And the bumper haul from Thursday night's spectacular event in...

North city takes place in music record books.
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) THE massive Take That tour which kicks off in Sunderland became the fastest-selling event in UK history. More than 600,000 tickets were snapped up in fewer than five hours yesterday, organisers said. The band's...

Woman held prisoner by knife-wielding son.
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) A WOMAN was held prisoner by her own son who put a knife to her throat in a stand-off with police, a court heard. Lynne Chambers called police with the agreement of her son Anthony Lynch who told her he wanted help...

Urgent plea for cash aid from animal sanctuary.
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) Byline: Dave Black AN ANIMAL sanctuary which has provided a lifeline for thousands of creatures is in danger of closure after 17 years. Owners of the Sanctuary Wildlife Care Centre in Northumberland said unless...

pounds 500 cost to every family.
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) EVERY North East family is paying pounds 500 for the London 2012 Olympics, the Conservatives have claimed. Shadow culture secretary Jeremy Hunt said every household faced such a bill in the run-up to the opening...

Time called on empty pub.
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) PLANNERS have called time on hopes of reopening a Northumberland village's only pub by giving the green light for its demolition and redevelopment. The Willows in Widdrington Station near Morpeth has stood empty and...

The Journal: Ex-Radio Two chief will be asset to Sage.
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) THE reaction to Lesley Douglas's decision to stand down from her post as controller of BBC Radio Two in wake of the obscene phone calls saga speaks volumes for her standing in the media industr y. There is a clear...

The Journal: A welcome pledge.
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) THE commitment made by a senior police officer yesterday to crack down on criminals who have targeted Northumberland over recent months will be welcomed across the county. Chief Superintendent Kevin Lambert has...

Letter: VOICE OF THE NORTH - Full disclosure demanded on all the issues involving Newcastle Airport.
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) Byline: GEORGE SMITH CBE IN accounts released by Companies House, it has been revealed that for the year ending December 31, 2007, Newcastle International Airport's revenue was pounds 55,702m, an increase of pounds...

Letter: VOICE OF THE NORTH - Foxes, bankers and insurance brokers.
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) Byline: NORMAN F BATEMAN THANK you for printing last Saturday Terry Cavner's beautiful picture of a fox doing that which foxes do best: controlling rabbit numbers (The Journal, October 25). It was a timely...

Letter: VOICE OF THE NORTH - No humour in a hackneyed word.
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) Byline: DON HENDERSON COMICS should "push the envelope", they say. Great comics now departed, doubtless used bad language in private, like most of us, but they didn't have statues erected to them for on-stage...

Letter: VOICE OF THE NORTH - Lesson in Auschwitz for correspondent.
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) Byline: Coun Sir JEREMY BEECHAM EUROPHOBE Philip Warren (Voice of the North, October 30) makes Jonathan Ross and Russell Brand look like models of discretion and good taste when he makes his grotesque and offensive...

Letter: VOICE OF THE NORTH - Composting is good for environment.
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) Byline: SUE ROBERTSON THIS Autumn, Recycle Now is encouraging Newcastle residents to invest in a home composting bin, to compost their grass cuttings, fallen leaves and clippings, alongside green household waste such...

Letter: VOICE OF THE NORTH - Connection aids charity's helpers.
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) Byline: Dr JOHN H GREENSMITH OUR organisation raises awareness of the dreadfully disabling neurological illness, myalgic encephalomyelitis, and provides support and advice for its sufferers, their families, carers,...

I do so like the school holidays.
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) Byline: KAREN DENT I LOVE the school holidays. I'm not a teacher nor do I have children, but from a purely selfish point of view, I wish the kids were off more often. When school's out, my drive into work is...

Ex-yards are in line for 3,000 jobs.
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) Byline: Sam Wood MORE than 3,000 new jobs could be created on the Tyne, thanks to massive investment to bring green industries to the region. Two former shipyards - Amec's old Wallsend site, known as Hadrian...

Village life at risk as school faces axe.
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) Byline: Brian Daniel FEARS were last night voiced for the future of a small Northumberland village which faces losing its school and post office. People at Milfield, near Wooler, are reeling from the news,...

Medallist pulls no punches on catwalk.
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) OLYMPIC medallist Tony Jeffries has told how he's going from boxing ring to fashion catwalk in his latest Journal blog. Writing in Glove Affair, his blog on Journal's Blog Central, he reveals how on Monday night he...

House fire victim still in hospital.
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) A WOMAN who was rescued unconscious from a house fire remained in hospital last night. The woman, in her 50s, was carried from the living room of her burning property on Cedar Grove in Alnwick by firefighters on...

Parking rules in city 'firm but fair'.
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) PARKING rules in Sunderland are firm but fair, according to an independent report. Consultants RTA Associates Ltd examined Sunderland City Council's parking enforcement system and the findings are to be discussed at...

Last chapter in life of 50s child killer.
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) Byline: Neil McKay A BRIEF hearing attended by a handful of people in a County Durham courtroom marked the final chapter of one of Britain's most notorious murders. When coroner Andrew Tweddle recorded a verdict...

Brave toddler fights back.
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) Byline: Neil McKay A COMMUNITY is rallying forth to help a brave toddler struck down by the deadly brain bug meningitis. Robbie Jones, aged two, from Bowburn, near Durham City, was rushed to hospital in July....

Miliband tries to end refugee plight.
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) Byline: Gavin Cordon FOREIGN Secretary David Miliband and his French counterpart Bernard Kouchner were last night heading for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) amid intense diplomatic efforts to end the latest...

BABY WITH BIG TASK.
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) THIS baby eastern black rhino is still finding its feet - but will make big strides for the rhino population. At just two days old, the calf is taking its first faltering steps, hasn't got a name and zoo keepers in...

Obama seeks moral high ground.
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) BARACK OBAMA called for a "new politics for a new time" as he suggested his campaign was taking the moral high road to the White House. The Democratic presidential nominee, who leads Republican rival John McCain in...

Church leader stole pounds 24,000 from couple.
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) Byline: Dan Warburton A FORMER Salvation Army captain escaped jail yesterday after she "robbed Peter to pay Paul" and plundered more than pounds 33,000 from the charity and a pensioner. Heather Wallace, 52, was...

Dining out to help the homeless.
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) Byline: Paul Loraine RESTAURANTS in the region have signed up to a Journal-backed campaign to help homeless people. Starting today and lasting two months, StreetSmart asks restaurant diners to add a pound to their...

Jail mix-up hunt goes on.
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) Byline: Dan Warburton THE search for a man wrongly released from prison is still continuing. It is now nine days since prison officials accidentally released a suspected thief because he had the same name as his...

pounds 133,000 is raised to help victims of flood.
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) Byline: Dave Black VOLUNTEERS who have raised a magnificent pounds 133,000 for Morpeth's flood victims expect half of the cash to be swallowed up by initial relief grants to hundreds of affected households. The...

Pupils see horrors of death camps.
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) Byline: Sam Wood THE sheer scale of the death is hard to comprehend. Before the Second World War, the Polish town of Oswiecim had about 8,000 Jews in a vibrant community, 60% of the population. By the time the...

It's a Halloween thrill.
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) Byline: Paul Loraine NEWCASTLE city centre was turned into a scene from a horror film yesterday as students put on a Halloween show for shoppers. A flash mob descended on Grey's Monument and acted as zombies...

Spooky times from past.
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) Byline: Chris Robinson GHOSTLY goings-on don't always have to be scary, as these pictures show. Tricks and treats have made Halloween all the more fun as youngsters count down the hours to munch on some sweets. ...

The marriage of.
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) RACHEL CUMMINGS AND CHRIS LEWIS Rachel Cummings and Chris Lewis, both from Ashington, after their marriage on September 13 at St Aidan's RC Church in the town. The reception was held at Longhirst Hall and this...

Crocodile snap took 25 hours of waiting.
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) Byline: Tony Henderson WILDLIFE photographer Brian Matthews admits what is one of his greatest shots will never cut it as a Christmas card. Brian, 30, who grew up in Chester-le-Street in County Durham, spent a...

Electrifying skiffle night for stately home appeal.
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) Byline: Tony Henderson Environment Editor A BAND featuring the son of the late King of Skiffle Lonnie Donegan will be putting on the style for Seaton Delaval Hall. The Peter Donegan Band will give a concert at...

Beer rebrand to boost fund.
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) PEOPLE will soon be able to drink to the campaign to save Seaton Delaval Hall. The National Trust has teamed up with Wylam Brewery in Northumberland as part of the bid to raise the pounds 6.3m needed to help secure...

Sex with girl, 13, man is jailed.
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) A NORTHUMBERLAND man had a sexual relationship with a 13-year-old girl, a court was told. Michael Simm also preyed on an older teenager by giving her a burger laced with six diazepam tablets. At Newcastle Crown Court...

pounds 5,000 WORTH OF SPORTS GEAR UP FOR GRABS!
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) The Journal has teamed up with the Kingsmill Northern Region Bakery to give you the chance to win pounds 4,000 for your local school to brighten up their sports team - whether this is splashing out on fancy new sports...

Fairy tale fashion.
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) EMMA Bell became interested in fashion at a very young age, using any opportunity she could to get her clothes-making hands on her grandmother's sewing machine. "I always wanted to dictate my own wardrobe and would...

Boost the health of your hair.
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) Byline: Katherine Neal IN THE pursuit of a shiny head of hair, you might spend a fortune on the best shampoos and conditioners. You need to consider however what you're eating or not eating can have a greater...

RETAIL THERAPY.
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) www.inlovewithfashion.com have a fabulous new range of tartan clothing. Not only is it on trend but it's a firm favourite with celebrities. This ruffle shirt pounds 30 has been spotted on television presenter Fearne...

RETAIL THERAPY.
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) With subtle shimmers and tantalising tints, The Body Shop's Winter Trend make-up won't be around for long. Priced from pounds 7, the limited edition range is available from October to December only...

Fright night beauty.
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) THE Wicked Witch of the West provided inspiration for many a look on the autumn/winter catwalks. From candyfloss wired locks to blackened eyes and dark gothic pouts, follow the fashion world's lead and turn to the...

Tried & tested.
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) Blistex Hydrate Intensive Moisturiser Lip Cream, pounds 2.25 (chemists nationwide) There's more of a medicinal feel to this lip treatment but it somehow smells like winter. It's richly moisturising with a tingle,...

DEAR CAROLINE.
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) BEAUTY and grooming tips from senior Mac makeup artist Sunderland-born Caroline Donnelly. BACK in July I worked with Cyndi Lauper for four days while she was over in London promoting her latest album and forthcoming...

MY PLACE.
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) Byline: ROGER TAMES SPORTS commentator and presenter ROGER TAMES has been the longest serving face on Tyne Tees Television. Now, after more than 32 years reporting on the fluctuating fortunes of North East...

MY LIFE.
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) Byline: KAREN DENT WHEN I'm not sat behind my computer at The Journal, I can usually be found sat on my horse, or up to my elbows in something horse-related. That is not a figure of speech - I usually am elbow...

The quiet charm of New Scotland.
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) IF YOU fancy doing New England but don't like the prices, why not try New Scotland (Nova Scotia)? The two are remarkably alike in climate and geography, and have a colonial history which is not dissimilar. Even...

READER TRAVEL HOLIDAY OF THE WEEK.
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) AMERICA AND CANADA Departures throughout 2008 & 2009 In the United States, we offer the dazzling colours of the "Fall" in romantic New England, and the even brighter lights of glittering Hollywood, Vegas and the...

culture: Fantastic opportunity to see Blyth in a new light.
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) YOU can see Blyth in a whole new light tomorrow when The World Famous pyrotechnic team take to the streets with more than a few surprises up their sleeves. The town will be alive with street theatre and...

culture: Going solo.
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) HE was widely regarded as the "best looking one" from classic crossover quartet, G4. As a member of foursome who rose to multi-million-selling fame via the debut series of the X Factor, Jonathan Ansell's job was to give...

culture: Empire unveils three additions to star cast.
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) WITH the panto season fast approaching, the Sunderland Empire magicked up three new additions this week to its star-studded cast for Aladdin. The newcomers - local comic Steve Walls plus TV's Grease Is The Word...

TIME OUT: Quiz of the Day.
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) 1. An annual Goose Fair is held in which British city? 2. Who jointly won the 1909 Nobel Prize for physics with Braun for his work in wireless telegraphy? 3. Which land animal has the biggest eyes? 4. In a...

EXECUTIVE motoring: Grounds for optimism?
November 1, 2008... (From The Journal) Byline: Steve Hughes THERE are grounds for cautious optimism about sales of new and used cars next year despite widespread fears that the UK is entering an economic recession. According to EurotaxGlass's,...