http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/features/leader/ The Northern Echo /features/leader/ en-gb Mon, 06 Jul 2009 10:00:48 +0100 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 10:00:48 +0100 http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/features/leader/rssterms/ M6 nvincent@newsquest.co.uk (Nigel Vincent) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/resources/images/850268/?type=rsslogo http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/features/leader/ http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/features/leader/4476175.Giving_young_people_a_future/?ref=rss David Beavis, North-East director of The Prince’s Trust, explains why young people need the organisation more than ever. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 09:59:01 +0100 e4305c2936961de360fff802387df6ea http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/features/leader/4475269.Pride_and_prejudice/?ref=rss Today, Durham Freemasons hold a family gala at Raby Castle. Chris Lloyd meets the county’s new Provincial Grand Master. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:13:23 +0100 5f039164f93b072c88824c664ed6686a http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/features/leader/4473099.Sad_tale_of_the_unlucky_13/?ref=rss THE night of June 10, 1940, will forever be remembered as the time the heart of the Italian community in Teesside was ripped out. Under the cloak of darkness 13 men were rounded up after wartime leader Winston Churchill ordered that all male Italians living in Britain aged 18 to 70 should be arrested. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:43:40 +0100 0261caa42c98549f4e626448e565abe9 http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/features/leader/4470547.Express_Exit/?ref=rss The East Coast Main Line franchise, which is currently operated by National Express, could be taken back into public ownership. Stuart Arnold answers some key questions about what it all means for the passengers. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:26:10 +0100 c015798bbb981e349dfda7f476827bf6 http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/features/leader/4468576.A_just_cause_to_leave_his_post/?ref=rss Dr Ashok Kumar MP explains why he plans to resign from the Government he has supported loyally for 12 years if plans to partprivatise Royal Mail go ahead. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:15:37 +0100 1160423c32c612750350747f2b85902b http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/features/leader/4465942.Cutting_out_the_middle_men/?ref=rss Health Editor Barry Nelson talks to police about their efforts to reduce under-age drinking – including targeting the people who sell alcohol to children or buy it for them Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:15:56 +0100 c022da529c1b958d8ccd2ee2a210f771 http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/features/leader/4463813._It_s_time_to_move_on_/?ref=rss Darlington MP and former Health Secretary Alan Milburn is standing down at the next election. In an exclusive interview with Peter Barron, Editor of The Northern Echo, he explains why. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:01:41 +0100 424c164a807af14e6b6aa0be49d74cb1 http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/features/leader/4462676.The_myth_will_live_on/?ref=rss Michael Jackson was an oldfashioned entertainer who became one of the biggest music stars the world has ever seen. Stuart Arnold examines his legacy. Sat, 27 Jun 2009 09:59:19 +0100 8170ba484570663084d9a7bb101104dd http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/features/leader/4460767.Life_and_times_of_King_of_Pop/?ref=rss Pop legend Michael Jackson died last night after suffering what is believed to have been a heart attack, bringing to an end a controversial life spent in the glare of the world’s media. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:02:28 +0100 10bcc932e624e47fe8009dc9071c497f http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/features/leader/4458676.Our_son_needs_help/?ref=rss Health Editor Barry Nelson talks to a family who are finding that there is a lack of support for their adopted son who they say suffers from behavioural problems. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:29:06 +0100 92d05d4d0e1fb59ab7bfd45bef2a1972