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Morpeth school students reach final of national science awards scheme

JournalLive — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

CONTACTS in high-tech places have helped North East students reach the final of a prestigious national awards scheme designed to nurture the next generation of scientists and engineers.

Durham Brewery named in Good Beer Guide

JournalLive — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

JUST one North East brewery produces “good” bottled beer according to the Campaign for Real Ale’s new supposedly “definitive” book.

Paralympic star Josef Craig on hand at college

JournalLive — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

ANORTH East college is hoping to ensure the Olympic legacy lives on by starting work on two multi-million pound academies.

Students given chance to get fit

JournalLive — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

ACTIVE Ruth Nicholson is giving students in the North East a sporting chance to get fit by leading a new £17m national initiative.

Youngester on a mission to help young disabled people

JournalLive — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

INSPIRATIONAL Mathew Hall is on a mission to help young disabled people in the region fulfil their dreams.

Newcastle raise flag against discrimination

JournalLive — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

A RAINBOW flag was raised in Newcastle city centre to mark a fight against discrimination.

Sedative drugs may have affected death crash driver

JournalLive — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

ADEPRESSED driver who apparently drove his car deliberately into a concrete bridge support may have been under the influence of a sedative drug, an inquest heard.

State of the North’s wildlife is revealed by naturalists

JournalLive — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

NEXT week, scientists working with 25 wildlife organisations will release a major State of Nature report which takes stock of species across the UK.

Northumberland astronomer survives desert fuel scare in Chilean star trek

JournalLive — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

NORTHUMBERLAND astronomer Gary Fildes survived a fuel scare in a South American desert to reach the latest stage of his epic journey to the stars.

Legend Lance Armstrong's words are now fit for the floor

JournalLive — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

DISGRACED Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong has become a permanent fixture on the Newcastle cycling scene after former fans donated hundreds of copies of his autobiography to make into an unusual artwork.

Charity bid a family affair for cyclist

JournalLive — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

CYCLIST Lloyd Cochrane is teaming up with his daughter for a punishing challenge.

Striking a chord on composer centenary

JournalLive — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

TEENAGERS from a Tyneside school are hoping to be in fine voice when they team up with classical stars for a prestigious concert.

6,500 young people stuck on the dole as figures rocket

JournalLive — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

THE number of young people stuck on the dole for more than a year in the North East has gone up by more than eight times in two years,.

Tragic rail victim Katie Littlewood 'did not look both ways' inquest hears

JournalLive — Fri, 17 May 2013 07:25:00 GMT

A SCHOOLGIRL who was knocked down and killed on a level crossing may have been distracted as she sent a text about piercing her ears, an inquest heard.

Labour 'cannot make bedroom tax promises' says minister on Newcastle visit

JournalLive — Fri, 17 May 2013 07:10:00 GMT

THE shadow benefits minister has said Labour cannot promise now to repeal the Government’s controversial bedroom tax.

Farne Islands' wardens count cost of poor weather on Puffin population

JournalLive — Fri, 17 May 2013 07:05:00 GMT

IT will be a nippy time for wardens on the Farne Islands off the Northumberland coast – and not just because of the cold weather.

Warkworth widow criticises ambulance bosses after husband's death

JournalLive — Fri, 17 May 2013 07:00:00 GMT

A WIDOW yesterday criticised ambulance service bosses for allowing a paramedic to continue working despite concerns being raised about his competency following an incident involving a patient who died.

Jobs matter, but I want an EU vote says Stockton South MP James Wharton

JournalLive — Fri, 17 May 2013 06:50:00 GMT

THE North East MP proposing a Bill to call a referendum on Britain’s membership of the European Union has admitted voters in his constituency care more about jobs, housing and immigration than Europe.

Newcastle Falcons tackle top schools at North East School Awards

JournalLive — Thu, 16 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

FINALISTS at the North East School Awards will get to rub shoulders with some of the region’s most successful sports stars.

Family of murdered Gosforth woman Heather Arthur prepare to say farewell

JournalLive — Thu, 16 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

THE family of a woman killed in her Tyneside home are preparing to say their last goodbyes.