100 reasons why it's Great Up North 2004 Jun 21 2005
The Journal published its first 100 Reasons Why It's Great Up North in September last year. That list - compiled by our staff - provoked a huge response from readers, politicians and the business community alike.
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Pride of the North Jun 21 2005
Margaret Fay of One NorthEast says the region has a lot to feel proud passionate about - and we're telling the world. more
Martin's reason to be cheerful Jun 21 2005
A student has won a luxury weekend away after impressing judges with his top reason why he thinks it's great up North. more
Taste of success from North Jun 21 2005
The North-East's cuisine is fed by green landscapes, watered by clean rivers and cultivated by thousands of years of tradition. more
History teaches a valuable lesson Jun 21 2005
The true strength of the North is its people - passionate, generous and pioneering. Stephen Rouse discovers our modern-day Northern heroes are often echoes of those who built the region's reputation. more
Walk this way Jun 21 2005
The true beauty of the North-East countryside can be found in its hidden corners, says Philip Alexander, and a new guide will help you discover them. more
We learned to be best Jun 21 2005
The North East's universities are leading the way in teaching and research alike, as The Journal's education correspondent Graeme Whitfield reports. more
Art boosts North's image Jun 21 2005
Andrew Dixon, Executive Director, Arts Council England, North East reflects on how the opening of The Sage Gateshead signalled the next wave of new arts facilities to open in the region. more