A NEW wind farm scheme will aim to kick-start a £200m tourism and leisure project which its backers claim could create hundreds of jobs and bring a massive economic boost to Northumberland.Read
FOR years, schoolchildren have been told to be quiet in class and raise their hands when answering a question, but new research from North East education experts suggests this isn’t always best.Read
CONFIDENCE that Morpeth’s vital flood defence upgrade is about to get the final green light has been further strengthened by news that a Government minister will visit the town next week.Read
THE full extent of George Osborne’s additional two years of cuts is spelled out today as a council boss warns the North will find itself unable to provide the same standard of services as the South.Read
A NORTHUMBERLAND woman who was nearly killed while serving in Iraq has completed a remarkable turnaround by training to become a showjumping coach.Read
EDUCATION chiefs from the North East have criticised the Government’s plans to change school league tables so they include fewer vocational courses.Read
NEWCASTLE MP Nick Brown yesterday cautioned those who would like to see a powerful elected mayor running Newcastle by raising the spectre of T Dan Smith.Read
