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Tony Henderson

Tony Henderson

Newcastle rush-hour traffic trials get the go-ahead

THE green light has been given for traffic trials in the North East which are aimed at streamlining the rush-hour commute.Read

Hadrian’s Wall Trust gets cash grant to make the most of tourism

A CASH boost has been given to the development of eco-tourism around Hadrian’s Wall.Read

Dolls houses to go under the hammer at Newcastle auctioneers - GALLERY

HER dream home would never feature on a TV makeover programme, but for Nora Boll, furnishing it was a labour of love.Read

North East scientists seek a date for man's best pal

SCIENTISTS in the North East will use DNA tests in the quest for leads as to when and where dogs first became man's best friend.Read

The affection for striking landmark Marsden Rock remains solid

MOUNTAINS, hills, cliffs, caves and islands stamp their rocky and imposing presence on the landscape.Read

Beamish Museum offers a home for old treasure

A MUSEUM is going back to its roots with an appeal for people to gift everyday and also special items from their lifetimes.Read

Former Royal Victoria Infirmary nurse plans 50th anniversary reunion

WORKING life for Catherine Atkinson began two days before her 18th birthday when she started her nursing training.Read

North East waggonways could be turned into leisure routes

MORE waggonways which once underpinned the industrial North East are to be turned into 21st-century leisure routes.Read

Newcastle University sea urchins studies hold key to global emissions

THE humble sea urchin has shown the way for North East scientists to find a potentially simple solution for one of the biggest environmental issues of our times.Read

Kielder Forest Drive toll road anniversary to be celebrated

A ROAD in Northumberland which has been billed as England’s wildest drive is to celebrate its 40th birthday in style.Read

Records reveal the topsy-turvy weather last year

LAST year was the wettest in the North East perhaps since the last Ice Age 12,000 years ago. That’s the verdict from Tim Burt, Professor of Geography at Durham University.Read

North East forestry campaigners rejoice as public ownership of woodlands remains

FORESTRY campaigners in the North East yesterday claimed a victory for people power as the Government confirmed that public ownership of woodlands would remain.Read

Centenary celebrated of act which protected North heritage sites

CENTENARY celebrations have been launched for legislation that has helped protect the North East’s top heritage sites.Read

Great North Museum hosts intriguing historical exhibition

AMONG scores of historical treasures and oddities in an upcoming Tyneside exhibition is one item which is a cut above the rest.Read

Engineer's Teesside chemical works photos snapped up at auction

ENGINEER Mike Satow spent decades contributing to industrial and heritage successes in the North East.Read

Deer antlers from 1920s Northumberland to be auctioned

A COLLECTION of more than 70 deer heads and antlers amassed by a Northumberland author and authority on the animals will be auctioned tomorrow.Read

Former Whitley Bay chop shop at height of fashion

RETAILER Carl Mitchell has been given food for thought on how to present his new menswear shop as he prepares to open in a Tyneside town.Read

Decline in mink at Kielder could see water voles return

A SURVEY is planned to see if mink have been “monstered” out of a Northumberland forest. If so, it will be good news for the endangered water vole, which was last sighted at Kielder in the 1970s. Read

Newcastle Society of Antiquities celebrates 200th birthday

A FAMILY tradition came full circle yesterday as a society celebrated its 200th birthday.Read

Newcastle University leads terror bomb train attacks research - VIDEO

THE North East is leading a project to make train carriages better able to withstand terrorist bomb attacks.Read

Author Profile

Environment editor Tony Henderson was writing about green matters long before they were fashionable. A well-respected voice on everything from recycling and architecture to nature and heritage matters, he is a multi-award winner and has also published two books of articles from his popular My Country feature.

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