The Northern Echo | Redcar

Charity leaps into fundraising spirit

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:50:11 +0000

A CHARITY is getting into the St Patrick's Day spirit with a sponsored Leprechaun Leap fun run.

Tree planting celebrates Queen's jubilee

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:03:59 +0000

THE Queen's trees have been planted in Redcar for the benefit of parkgoers and the town's cemetery.

Call to scrap plans for council tax rise

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:06:37 +0000

A COUNCIL has been asked to scrap plans for a 3.5 per cent council tax rise to protect residents from further financial suffering.

Burglar jailed for 18 months

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:33:21 +0000

A BURGLAR who struck while a family slept and stole valuables and a motorbike was yesterday jailed for 18 months.

Market back after winter break

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:56:49 +0000

A FARMERS' market is to return after its winter break and is looking for new stallholders.

Racecourse tribute to Queen

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:52:21 +0000

THE sport of Kings is to pay its own tribute to the Queen as she celebrates 60 years on the throne.

Man raped in alleyway

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:49:40 +0000

A MAN has been raped in an alley yards from a busy High Street.

Call for action to tackle overspend

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:48:06 +0000

AN MP has called for immediate action after a damning report was published into the accounts of a council's social care services.

Authorities accused over council tax rises

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:00:00 +0000

A CABINET minister yesterday accused four North-East councils of being too scared to stage referendums on proposed council tax rises – at a cost of up to £1m.