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Danish group puts Newcastle Airport stake up for sale

JournalLive — Wed, 30 May 2012 07:28:00 GMT

THE Danish group that owns 49% of Newcastle International Airport is to auction off its stake – though the majority will remain in public ownership.

Ponteland councillors grass cutting deed is insurance risk

JournalLive — Tue, 29 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT

COUNCILLORS who rolled up their sleeves to cut the grass for old folks when a housing company failed to do the job have been told not to do it again as they are an insurance risk.

Empty police house in Belsay becomes a family home

JournalLive — Tue, 29 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT

A FORMER police house in a Northumberland village has become a family home as part of a county council drive to bring empty properties back into use.

Ponteland annual civic church service gets local support

JournalLive — Mon, 28 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT

LOCAL people of all ages turned out to support Ponteland’s annual civic church service on Sunday.

Kirkharle boy raises £1,800 as tribute to his mum

JournalLive — Tue, 22 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT

A TEENAGE boy who lost his mother to cancer has raised nearly £2,000 in her memory.

Belsay Hall guests enjoy Museums By Night event

JournalLive — Sun, 20 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT

IT was sleeping bags on bare boards in unfurnished, unheated rooms – with only the sound of nocturnal wildlife to break the secluded silence.

Dissington Hall showcases decades of wedding fashions

JournalLive — Sun, 20 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT

FROM meringue dresses to Grecian gowns, an array of blushing brides showcased decades of wedding fashion.

MP opposes Ponteland Green Belt development

JournalLive — Fri, 18 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT

A NORTH MP has launched a critical attack on plans to build up to 1,000 homes on green belt land.

Kirkley Hall lecturer to embark on adventure expedition

JournalLive — Fri, 18 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT

A COLLEGE lecturer from Northumberland is preparing for an adventure of a lifetime this summer when he will travel 225 miles by kayak and raft along one of America’s most stunning rivers.

Newcastle Airport court case drawing to a close

JournalLive — Thu, 17 May 2012 07:28:00 GMT

A TOP law firm accused of negligence over multi-million pound bonuses awarded to two former Newcastle Airport directors acted diligently and “in good faith” throughout, London’s High Court heard yesterday.

Ponteland homes development plans to be unveiled

JournalLive — Wed, 16 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT

MULTI-million-pound development plans which could see more than 1,000 new homes added to one of the region’s most affluent communities are set to be unveiled to local people soon.

Call for cash for urgent Tynedale school repairs

JournalLive — Fri, 11 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT

A NORTHUMBERLAND councillor is calling for urgent county funding for school repairs as the Government continues to delay a decision on cash allocations.

Belsay Hall recalls Titanic fashions in new exhibition

JournalLive — Thu, 10 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT

GLAMOROUS costumes worn by passengers on the Titanic’s ill-fated maiden voyage will be on display for visitors to a Northumberland country mansion this weekend.

Lawyer quizzed over two Newcastle Airport bonuses

JournalLive — Wed, 09 May 2012 07:26:00 GMT

A LAWYER involved in drafting the contract that awarded multi-million pound bonuses to two Newcastle Airport directors told London’s High Court he had acted fully in accordance with his code of practice, a court heard.

Petition seeks solution to Ponteland school traffic problems

JournalLive — Sun, 06 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT

PLANS to solve parking problems around a cluster of schools are being put forward.

Chefs arrested at Northumberland restaurant in UKBA raid

JournalLive — Sat, 05 May 2012 07:10:00 GMT

CHEFS suspected of working illegally at a Northumberland restaurant were arrested following a co-ordinated raid by immigration officers.

South Tyneside Council leader's horror at Newcastle Airport bonuses

JournalLive — Fri, 04 May 2012 07:30:00 GMT

A COUNCIL leader from the North East has told how he was “horrified” when he learned the size of multi-million pound bonuses being paid to airport chiefs as part of a re-financing deal.

Newcastle Airport boss 'deflected' key question on bonus

JournalLive — Thu, 03 May 2012 07:25:00 GMT

THE Newcastle Airport boss who secured himself a multi-million pound bonus when the airport was re-financed avoided questions about how much he stood to gain from the deal, a court has heard.

Belsay Hall fashion exhibition opens on Saturday

JournalLive — Wed, 02 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT

FASHIONS past and present will go on display at one of the region’s most popular stately homes from this weekend.

Ponteland Sainsbury's staff raise Sport Relief cash

JournalLive — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 23:00:00 GMT

STAFF at Sainsbury’s Ponteland went the extra mile and raised over £700 for this year’s Sport Relief campaign.