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Blyth MP Ronnie Campbell slams council over horse show

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:30:00 GMT

A ROW has blown up after a council used money intended to help jobs blackspots to fund a horse show.

Steve Cram launches Kielder marathon

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:29:00 GMT

A NEW international sports event is to be staged against the backdrop of one of the North East's most beautiful locations.

Sunderland fans in court over Newcastle Central Station stand-off

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:27:00 GMT

ASUNDERLAND AFC groundsman is among dozens of alleged hooligans accused of staging a fierce stand-off between rival fans, a court has heard.

Newcastle sees streets nominated for worldwide award

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:25:00 GMT

ICONIC North East streets have been shortlisted in a competition to find the best in Britain.

Newcastle United boss standing by striker Andy Carroll

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:24:00 GMT

NEWCASTLE United manager Chris Hughton has stood by man-of-the-moment Andy Carroll after he was charged with assault.

Funding boost for arts in the North East

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:23:00 GMT

TWO of the region's leading arts venues have received a cash boost while a new fund has been launched to stimulate film and new media production across the North East.

Convicted murder Gary Gibbon escapes from jail

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:23:00 GMT

A CONVICTED County Durham murderer has escaped from jail.

Routines are the key to cutting obesity in children

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:22:00 GMT

HEALTH bosses in the North East have welcomed a new study which could help prevent childhood obesity.

Durham delight as Elvet Riverside plans withdrawn

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:20:00 GMT

JUBILANT residents were celebrating yesterday after a developer withdrew controversial plans to build on a city's waterside.

Culture Shock project captures North East stories

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:19:00 GMT

HUNDREDS of personal stories of life in the North East today have been captured for future generations in a new collection of memories.

Designer Scott Henshall hunts for senior supermodel

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:18:00 GMT

CELEBRITY fashion designer Scott Henshall is on the hunt for a senior supermodel to prove women can look fab at 40.

Plans for The Witham given thumbs up in Barnard Castle

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:17:00 GMT

AMBITIOUS plans to boost an attractive market town with a specialist regional food hall, a cinema and a theatre have been given a resounding thumbs-up.

Villagers burn at plan for Wolsingham railway line

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:17:00 GMT

VILLAGERS are fighting plans to transport more than one million tonnes of coal along the route of a tourist railway.

North East disabled stars in a league of their own

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:15:00 GMT

WOULD-BE Wayne Rooneys can aim high with the launch of the region's first competitive league dedicated to children with disabilities.

'Don't let our history crumble away'

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:14:00 GMT

A RESCUE mission has been launched to protect four historic landmarks.

Branching out to raise awareness

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:02:00 GMT

CHILDREN rolled up their sleeves and put their green fingers to the test to take part in a special tree planting.

Fate of Gateshead schools to be decided

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:01:00 GMT

THE fate of three Gateshead schools will today be considered by council bosses.

Pensions expert Lord Turner questions policy

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:30:00 GMT

THE Government has been told that research from the North East proving people can work productively when they pass 65 should be used to block any increase in immigration to the United Kingdom.

Gateshead thief was caught by have-a-go-hero

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:29:00 GMT

A THIEF tackled by a Northumberland have-a-go hero has been handed an Asbo. David Stobbart stole an ipod and sunglasses from a car in Gateshead as revellers partied on New Year’s Eve.

North East backing for new private university

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:28:00 GMT

A NORTH East academic is backing plans to set up an elite private university.