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Tony Henderson

Tony Henderson

Brian's legacy of knowledge for region's birdlife lovers

LEADING North East ornithologist Brian Unwin had long wanted to turn his considerable birdlife knowledge of the region into a book.Read

From Nepal to Newcastle: A life-changing journey for Nepalese student

TONY HENDERSON reports on one student’s heart-warming 10-year personal journey from the mountains of Nepal to Newcastle.Read

Northumberland bomber pilot's keepsakes go up for auction

THE story of a bomber pilot’s double escape from death lies behind a set of keepsakes which are set to be auctioned today.Read

New drive to help save Northumberland woodlands' red squirrels

A DRIVE is being mounted to save retreating red squirrels in the most populated part of Northumberland.Read

Forgotten finds fetch almost £20,000 at North auction

ITEMS discovered at two North East homes have fetched a total of almost £20,000 at auction.Read

Radio station at Bede's World about to make history

A RADIO station will be launched this weekend which will follow in the footsteps of a saint who broadcast knowledge through his books across Europe 1,300 years ago.Read

Seaham war hero's medals tell amazing story

THE story of a North East hero who fought in both world wars has emerged from an auction which takes place today.Read

North runner’s treasured collection up for sale

COLLIERY worker William Mirley would finish nightshift at the pit and then immediately line up for a road race .Read

A fascination with Newcastle street life in print

AMATEUR photographer Laszlo Torday was fascinated by the street life in his adopted city of Newcastle.Read

Wildlife recording conference

TODAY’S wildlife recording conference is being run by an organisation devoted to logging sightings.Read

Doctor’s web of intrigue on spiders in the North East

DON’T like very big spiders scuttling across the floor of your home? Well Geoff Oxford does. In fact, he goes fishing for them.Read

Durham University expert in melting ice study breakthrough

MELTING ice sheets have been responsible for 20% of sea level rises in the last 20 years, an international team involving North East experts has revealed.Read

Frank Watt’s medals reflect glory days of Newcastle United

AS Newcastle United slide towards the lower reaches of the Premier League, an auction next week will recall happier times for the Toon.Read

Tyne Wear Museums and Archives volunteer receives award

STUDENT photographer Emily Meritt has been rewarded for her part in allowing millions to peer into the North East’s past.Read

Whickham nursery site campaigners rally support

CAMPAIGNERS who fear the green belt site of a major annual flower show will be earmarked for housing are to voice their worries at a public meeting tomorrow.Read

Newcastle's Moorbank garden campaign growing strongly

THE warmth of a desert glasshouse provided the perfect conditions for a crop of ideas to safeguard the future of a closure-threatened botanic garden.Read

Morpeth opera singer aiming to form refugee camp choir

OPERA singer Rachel Dyson is to explore the chances of staging a musical link between a Palestinian refugee camp and the North East.Read

New Tyne Tunnel is beginning to pay off economically

THE £260m New Tyne Crossing – completed a year ago – is beginning to pay off economically, according to a new report. Read

Christmas emotions explored by Durham University Professor

IS Christmas a time of celebration, goodwill, thanksgiving and merriment? Or is it about gluttony, stress, TV, money worries and cash-grabbing commercialisation?Read

The online survey every North East teenager should fill in

IT'S a study of teenagers to which many an exasperated parent in the North East would be happy to contribute.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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