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Tony Henderson

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Bust of Tyneside pioneer John Buddle restored to former glory

FAMILY researcher Jane Woolley’s work at her Surrey home turned up an illustrious ancestor in the shape of one of the North East’s 19th Century greats.Read

Hadrian's Wall community archaeology project planned

A PROJECT is planned to involve hundreds of people in the discovery of a world heritage site on their doorsteps.Read

Newcastle University experts track Cheviot Hills wild goats using satellites

WILD goats living in the hills of Northumberland are being tracked by satellite technology to find out where they roam.Read

Historic North East industrial sites at risk say English Heritage

MORE than 30 historic sites which helped make the North East an industrial powerhouse are now at risk, it is revealed today.Read

Tyneside Metro artwork reflects a world of travel

A JOURNEY of discovery for artist Kimberley Gaiger ends at a Tyneside Metro station tonight.Read

Bright future ahead for Housesteads Roman Fort

THE museum at one of the top visitor attractions on Hadrian’s Wall will close tomorrow for six months.Read

Wood returns to favour as sustainable source of fuel

AS GAS and oil prices have continued to rise, for a fuel of the past the future is looking bright. Growing numbers of householders are turning to wood as a fuel and tomorrow the North’s first firewood auction will be staged in Northumberland. Read

Geordie at War looks at military history over the centuries

SIXTY young people are to explore the impact of war over the centuries on the North East and its communities.Read

Gibside’s Liberty statue receives rare visitors

VISITORS are few and far between when you are perched 146ft above the ground. So it was a special day yesterday for the four-metre high lady at the top of a column at the National Trust’s Gibside estate.Read

North East landmarks to feature on Royal Mail stamps

TWO of the North East’s best-known landmarks are to feature on Royal Mail stamps.Read

Double celebration for County Durham seabird guardian

SEABIRD guardian Trevor Stephenson had yet another cause for celebration last night after a bumper year for a nesting colony.Read

Newcastle's pocket park wins urban design award

A CITY’S historic core was last night given a second major boost in a week when it landed an award.Read

Tern colony thriving at Crimdon Denemouth on Durham coast

A COLONY in the North East of one of the UK’s rarest seabirds has bounced back from a disastrous breeding season last year to produce record number of youngsters.Read

Broadoak Quarry to become a new nature reserve

PART of a quarry is to become Northumberland Wildlife Trust’s 62nd nature reserve .Read

Matfen Hall Hotel launches sustainable power scheme

A NORTHUMBERLAND hotel has ditched costly oil for the woodchip on its doorstep to provide heating and hot water.Read

Alnwick doctor forges new career as romantic writer

FORMER pharmacist Dr Ray-Anne Lutener has found the right formula for a successful new career as a romantic writer.Read

North East Bazaar costume hire shop owner retires after 35 years

FOR 35 years Joe Prenelle crisscrossed the country following his passion for collecting costumes of every conceivable type.Read

Durham University experts voice fears on climate change

THE North East needs to plan for how climate change may affect the growing number of older people in the region, say experts.Read

Cash awarded to bring Newcastle Black Gate into public use

ONE of Newcastle’s historic buildings is to become the gateway to the ancient area where the city began.Read

Durham University seeks your views on what love is

RESEARCHERS would love it, just love it, if people in the North East would pass on their personal take on passion and romance.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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