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Apprentices are 'lifeblood'

GIVING ADVICE: David Flewker, regional director of Interserve Construction, speaks to students at Stockton Riverside College about the importance of apprenticeship schemes

1:55pm Monday 13th February 2012

YOUNGSTERS about to leave school and enter the jobs market were advised to consider apprenticeships at an event yesterday.

Getting back to the basics

A CHALLENGE: At Cafe Sapore in Stockton, Stockton Riverside College principal Dr Sujinder Sangha goes back to the floor for Apprenticeship Week with apprentice Adam Randall

1:54pm Monday 13th February 2012

THE principal of a college has gone back to the floor to learn a new skill during Apprenticeship Week.

Test case may mean refunds for motorists

1:51pm Monday 13th February 2012

THE legality of parking regulations in Yarm will be the subject of a test case that could lead to hundreds of thousands of pounds in fines being returned to motorists.

Durham Tees Valley Airport saved, but turbulence ahead

WHAT FUTURE? Durham Tees Valley Airport, where dwindling passenger numbers have cast fresh doubt over its long-term viability

8:00am Saturday 11th February 2012

A DEAL securing the immediate future of Durham Tees Valley Airport (DTVA) last night prompted calls for the new owners to pledge their commitment to the loss-making business.

Young entrepreneurs win challenge

WINNING TEAM: The St Michael's RC Comprehensive School entrepreneurs, from left, Rebekah Drysdale, Lewis Ta ylor, Elizabeth Bolton, Claire Umpleby, Zoe McClone, Zac Williams, Phoebe Millward and Oliver McHale

3:12pm Friday 10th February 2012

ENTERPRISING schoolchildren have been rewarded for their efforts.

Academy wins votes for an £18m school

3:01pm Friday 10th February 2012

AN academy has won approval to build a new £18m school.

Charity store offers bargain goods

NOW OPEN: The new store

3:10pm Friday 10th February 2012

A NEW charity store has opened for people hoping to pick up quality second hand furniture and electrical goods.

Snow fails to deter hospice fundraisers

WEATHER BATTLE: Daniel and Katie Milner with Finn McCabe. Right, their grandfather Charles Irvin

2:59pm Friday 10th February 2012

THREE intrepid cousins battled across snow and ice to raise money for a hospice which cared for their grandfather.

Fate of Durham Tees Valley Airport to be revealed after talks

ROUTE NOT VIABLE: Ryanair has pulled its final route from Durham Tees Valley Airport

8:00am Friday 10th February 2012

A DECISION on the future of loss-making Durham Tees Valley (DTV) airport is expected to be announced today.

Motorists could be in line for parking fee refunds

12:27pm Thursday 9th February 2012

A LEGAL test case could lead to thousands of motorists appealing to have fees amounting to hundreds of thousands of pounds returned.

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