PLANS to build four giant wind turbines in an area which has endured opencast coal mining and the mass disposal of animal carcasses in the past look set to get the green light next week.Read
FORMER Newcastle United star Gary Speed sent text messages talking in “terms of taking his life” just days before his wife found him dead at their home, an inquest heard.Read
OLYMPIC medalist Matt Wells will be rowing his way to retirement later this year. As the Tyne Valley’s only Olympic medallist, Matt will mark his retirement from the sport with a special top-level event on home water.Read