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Trawling for public opinion Jun 27 2009

ANALYSIS of the responses to the Tyne Rivers Trust trawl for views range from those who are willing to agree to the new dredging window, given the improved dredging methods and protection measures, and those who say the changes should be resisted. Read

Port announces plans for extension Jun 27 2009

PORT of Tyne said that for some time it has been exploring ways in which to increase the land available for port operations to meet increasing demand from its customers. Read

Tunnel threat to salmon’s survival Jun 27 2009

Environment Editor Tony Henderson on the juggling act between a new Tyne tunnel and a safe salmon river. Read

New plan kinder to environment Jun 27 2009

TT2 claims the revised proposal for the dredging of the Tyne brings substantial benefits over the original plan. Read

Killers jailed for life for sadistic murder Jun 27 2009

THREE killers were given long sentences yesterday for “sadistically” murdering a former County Durham teenager in a re-enactment of a scene from a spoof horror film. Read

Ashington carpet firm suffers due to new Asda building Jun 27 2009

A DESPERATE family fear their three businesses could be sunk by the development of a £25m superstore next door. Read

Highly-paid Newcastle Council staff to leave in reshuffle Jun 27 2009

BIG earners at Newcastle City Council are being axed in a money-saving reshuffle. Bosses are preparing to slash the jobs of nine senior managers earning more than £60,000 a year. Read

Protests as Durham academy plans threaten green space Jun 27 2009

PLANS to create an academy by merging two schools have attracted more criticism after proposed sites were revealed. Read

Victim of street murder Jun 27 2009

THIS is the first picture of murdered Lee Matthewson. The 21-year-old was stabbed to death during a disturbance on Bolam Road in Ashington on Monday. Read