MY postman is a cheery chap, always ready with a smile and a wave, but he rarely stops for a chat. When the black Ford Focus ST was parked in front of the house, though, our postie was hungry for info. He didn't know they came in that colour (the STs
Compilation albums are rarely coherent but these at least show that the DFA remixers know how to kick up an electronic groove. Even if their mix of Gorillaz' Dare strays too far from the original, their work on tracks by Le Tigre, Blues Explosion and
A new duo from London whose graceful work, full of pianos and strings, is thrilling the Internet before this debut release. It is beautiful stuff, with the e-critics saying it is marriage of Pink Floyd, Massive Attack and Keane. To these ears, it
Surrey's answer to Alanis Morissette, Natascha Sohl, launches herself into the British consciousness with a single that harks back to the days of bad hair and good rock. Naked treads a well-worn path, but that doesn't make it any less listenable.
THE company behind the so-called Ghost Ships controversy has won an award for its environmental standards from petrochemical company BP. Able UK has won the Diamond Award, presented by BP to contractors judged to have contributed most in the areas
ENVIRONMENTAL groups were last night awaiting the outcome of a fresh legal challenge over the export of nine rusting Ghost Ships to the North-East. Papers have now been filed into a US court in a bid to persuade a judge to overturn her decision to
A DISPUTE over licences could force the company behind plans to dismantle former US naval vessels in the North-East to move the work elsewhere in Europe. Able UK managing director Peter Stephenson has warned that delays in the planning process could
A CREWLESS Ghost Ship sailed into the River Tyne yesterday after its maiden voyage from the Shetlands. The spectral ship is an art project by US artist Chris Burden, who had the idea in 1991, when he was going to sail three small Ghost Ships from South
FURTHER amendments have been made to a bid to put an end to the ghost ships saga. Council officials in Hartlepool have received an amended planning application from Able UK in relation to the development of its Graythorp yard. The company's original
THE Environment Agency has yet to respond to new information from Able UK submitted as part of its plans to develop its controversial shipyard. Council officials in Hartlepool had received additional information from Able to support development of
BRITAIN'S double standards when it comes to the dismantling of so-called ghost ships is to be revealed on television tonight. A BBC Inside Out investigation will claim that the Sir Geraint, one of the UK's old war vessels, was sold overseas at the
The clock is ticking on long-running plans by Able UK to scrap rusting ships in the North-East, as STUART ARNOLD reports ANYONE following the longrunning saga could be forgiven for asking whether it will ever end. The original application to convert
THE Environment Agency is still waiting for more information on controversial plans to scrap a fleet of toxic "Ghost Ships". Able UK hopes to revamp its dockyard so that it can scrap the rusting, obsolete ships. It wants to build new quays, a coffer
THE North-East could find itself in pole position when it comes to the scrapping of potentially toxic "ghost ships" from across the UK and Europe, it emerged last night. A Government study suggests Teesside and Tyneside are among the best possible
THE consultation period over controversial proposals for ghost ships to be dismantled in the North-East has been extended. Hartlepool Borough Council has received further information from Able UK regarding the proposed development of its Graythorp
THERE will be mixed feelings today over the prospect of the North-East becoming the base for the dismantling of "ghost ships" from across Europe. But the potential economic benefits outweigh the inevitable environmental concerns - as long as lessons
Death is the final taboo in today's society. Health Editor Barry Nelson considers new moves to break down the barriers around this difficult subject. TWO-THIRDS of people have never discussed death with their loved one. That remarkable statistic, taken
More than 900 volunteers form the backbone of a remarkable community project. Health Editor Barry Nelson finds out about the Dales Community Alarm Trust. MARY may be 81 and bedridden but she is as large as life. With a cheery attitude and a twinkle
ENGINEERING and manufacturing group Tanfield yesterday announced its biggest acquisition to date. The maker of electric vehicles, of Stanley, County Durham, said it had entered a purchase agreement to acquire the powered access division of Irish manufacturer
A COUNCIL leader who told his colleagues "back me or sack me" over plans to close old people's homes has lost his gamble. The Labour group on Durham County Council yesterday voted to replace Ken Manton, 53, with 62-year-old former miner Albert Nugent.
THERE are three things I know are sure to happen every time we holiday abroad with the children. Firstly, we leave a trail of forgotten items in our wake. Like the line of breadcrumbs Hansel and Gretel left in the woods to mark out their path, our route
A COURT has heard how work began on the Wembley Stadium project without its construction plans being finalised. The Technology and Construction Court, in London, heard that a North-East engineering company was asked to use plans which were not suitable
CROSBY VISION'S prospects of making a winning reappearance at Beverley have been significantly enhanced by the dry weather during the past few days. "He's potentially the best horse I've ever trained," said Middleham handler John Weymes, who also stressed
ASPIRING artists from schools in Darlington put paint to paper to design a calendar. Schools and nurseries across the town were invited to take part in the Northumbria in Bloom calendar painting competition. Judging was carried out by town mayor Councillor
VISITORS to Bedale will find plenty of attractions at a Festival of the Dales being held by St Gregory's Church at the weekend. The event is being staged in conjunction with the Leyburn Festival of Food and Drink and a crafts and gifts fair takes place
AN engineering workshop which operates without planning permission at Leyburn may have to relocate if a retrospective application is refused. Planners say the light engineering, fabrication and welding plant at the old coal bagging plant in Station Yard
A rarely seen exhibit is to open to the public for the first time at Markenfield Hall. A four poster bedroom normally used by guests and brides at the hall will be shown to visitors this season. The room was originally used by the de Markenfield family
A LOTTERY grant of £50,000 has been pledged to create a heritage trail around a North Yorkshire town. The Richmond Swale Valley Community Initiative (RSVCI) worked closely with English Heritage to bid for the money from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF)
AN arson investigation was last night under way after a major blaze at a scrap yard on Teesside. Firefighters worked through the night to tackle the blaze at European Metal Recycling, Longbeck Industrial Estate, in Marske, east Cleveland, on Wednesday
A MOTHER has been helped back into work thanks to a children's centre in Darlington. Laura Boshier started visiting the centre in McNay Street 18 months ago to meet other parents in the area. Children's centres, which are part of a Government initiative
CHILDREN'S care homes across Darlington have been praised following a visit by national inspectors. The Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI) has just published its report following a series of unannounced visits to the four homes in the borough
WITH a UEFA Cup final place beckoning, Steve McClaren last night claimed his Middlesbrough players were just 90 minutes away from the greatest achievement in the club's 130-year history. Four days after their FA Cup dreams were dashed at the hands of
A FURTHER £200,000 of investment could be made to help owners of older properties in a Darlington conservation area, if senior councillors give their approval. Darlington Borough Council's cabinet members will be asked to release the funding for Northgate
THREE new allotment associations could be established in Darlington if plans are approved. Darlington Borough Council's cabinet meets on Tuesday, May 9, to consider proposals for the Smithfield Road, Dodmire and Brinkburn organisations to be set up. The
THE region's specialist heart units have emerged with flying colours after surgical survival rates were published for the first time. Both the James Cook University Hospital, in Middlesbrough, and the Freeman Hospital, in Newcastle, have better than expected
A WOMAN has told a court her partner made a confession only minutes after a blaze started in which a boy died. Ashley Lawson, 20, was having a relationship with Terry Majinusz, 41, when Dean Pike's home was destroyed in a fire in June last year. The football-loving
A YOUTH hostel noted for its wind turbine, solar panels and other ways of saving natural resources is planning to erect a building made from bales of straw. The timber-framed structure will be used as a study room by visiting groups at the Langdon Beck
HUNDREDS of police officers filled Newcastle's Cathedral Church of St Mary yesterday to pay an emotional farewell to village police officer Joe Carroll - who died in a car crash as he took a suspect into custody. The city centre ground to a halt in honour
Luiz Felipe Scolari has been offered the job of England manager. Brazilian Scolari who is currently in charge of Portugal's national team is currently discussing terms. FA chief executive Brian Barwick was in Lisbon on Wednesday to work out a deal with
WITH a UEFA Cup final place beckoning, Steve McClaren last night claimed his Middlesbrough players were just 90 minutes away from the greatest achievement in the club's 130-year history. Four days after their FA Cup dreams were dashed at the hands of
THE Home Secretary was under more pressure to resign last night after it emerged police were handed details of missing foreign prisoners only yesterday, even though ministers were warned about problems ten months ago. Prime Minister Tony Blair was challenged
THE gallery programme describes Ian Stephenson's art as "reflecting the shifting, evanescent light of Northumberland" a contemporary talks abstractedly of "flickering energy that resonates in the mind". A letter writer to the Evening Chronicle in Newcastle
COMMUNITIES in Weardale and France have forged new friendships through a twinning link. People from the Wolsingham area welcomed 45 visitors from the Plateau Vert area of Normandy to mark the launch of a French Connection group. The two communities met
A POLICE chief has issued a strong warning in an attempt to avert a tragedy following a spate of incidents involving airguns. Armed officers from Durham Constabulary responded to nine alerts at the weekend involving air weapons, it was revealed yesterday
PEOPLE from across Spennymoor have voiced their hopes and fears about controversial proposals to build houses on greenfield land on the outskirts of the town. Residents called for careful consideration of the impact the development could have on the town's
THE owners of a new million pound shopping development have blamed contractors for a delay in its opening. Mackays was due to open a store in Galgate, Barnard Castle, in time for Easter. It says it has been repeatedly let down and might not be able to
A RUNNER who overcame cancer has successfully completed a gruelling London Marathon to raise cash for the Meningitis Research Foundation. Teesside-born Iain Elliott was one of the 47,000 runners sweating it out in Sunday's race, having beaten the brain
LOCAL historian Donald Miller will lead a two-and-a-half-mile walk in Old Seaham Village on Monday. It will start in the car park at Seaham Hall at 1.30pm. The cost is £2.50.
A COUNCIL says it could soon be using green power in its offices and leisure centres. Durham City Council is considering buying electricity generated from renewable sources, such as wind farms, for the swimming pool being built next to Durham Sixth Form
EMBROIDERERS will promote their activities in the region over the bank holiday weekend. The Embroiderers' Guild is holding a number of events across the UK to celebrate its 100th birthday. In Darlington, members will give demonstrations of quilts, weaving
ALMOST 1,500 people have signed up to take part in this year's Great Women's Run. The 10km run, which will take place in Sunderland on Sunday, June 25, is in association with Cancer Research UK. Organisers have been inundated with entries since the launch
THE work of sports clubs and coaches in Teesside has been acknowledged at an annual awards ceremony. The Stockton 2006 Club and Coach Awards took place at Northfield School and Specialist Sports College in Billingham, last night. The awards recognised
A LOCAL authority was last night in disarray after five councillors were found guilty of harassing and bullying a council officer. Members of Richmondshire District Council have now called on Audit Commission chiefs to carry out an emergency inspection
DURHAM were the ones wearing the L plates yesterday as Lancashire's Mal Loye again showed his liking for Riverside's fast lane. Following their outstanding success at Canterbury last week, Durham's four seamers could make little impression on a placid
AN exhibition of photographs from the great American depression goes on show in Teesside this week. The Walker Evans Photographs, from 1935-6, will be on display from Saturday until Saturday, June, 3, in the Focus Gallery, at the Green Dragon Studios,
UNLICENSED and illegal skips will be targeted from next week on Teesside. Stockton Borough Council plans to crack down on discarded rubbish tips, which not only damage grass verges, but can also pose a danger to the public. Licences are now available,
A POLICE chief has issued a strong warning in a bid to avert a tragedy following a spate of incidents involving airguns. It was revealed yesterday that armed officers from Durham Constabulary responded to nine alerts over the weekend involving air weapons
CHRIS Brown is determined to secure his long-term future at Sunderland and play a part in the club's future. The 21-year-old striker's fortunes this season have mirrored his club's - a series of miserable lows. Brown was deemed surplus to requirements
THE Baltic arts centre, in Newcastle, will show an exhibition by Chinese artist Wang Du from Wednesday, May 17, to Sunday, September 3. Visitors are invited to journey through a mass of newspapers and magazines, combined with more than 66 television screens
A TREE given to Richmond by a neighbouring town has been snapped and used as a weapon in an alleged assault. The incident, last Friday night, was caught on security cameras and police arrested a suspect. The mountain ash sapling was a gift from Colburn
A BENCH in Richmond could be removed at the request of police, who say it has become a magnet for youths drinking and causing a nuisance. Elderly people near Thornhill, off Bargate, say they are frightened by young men who gather at the dilapidated seat
The Football Association was in Lisbon yesterday for talks with Portugal boss Luiz Felipe Scolari - the Brazilian now first choice ahead of Middlesbrough's Steve McClaren to succeed Sven-Goran Eriksson as England coach. FA chief executive Brian Barwick
POLICE are investigating the death of a six month old baby. Paramedics were called to a flat in Midlothian Road, Hartlepool, Teesside, after a 999 call this morning. But the baby boy was pronounced dead at Hartlepool University Hospital today, despite
HUNDREDS of police officers filled Newcastle's Cathedral Church of St Mary yesterday to pay an emotional farewell to village police officer Joe Carroll - who died in a car crash as he took a suspect into custody. The city centre ground to a halt in honour
STEVE Gibson last night admitted the endless speculation linking Steve McClaren to the England job was affecting his day-to-day work at the Riverside, writes Scott Wilson. But, after comparing the club's recent Carling Cup win to Manchester United winning
SIMMERING tensions between inmates from the North West and the North-East provoked two serious prison riots at a Young Offenders Institution, an independent report has concluded. Youths moved to Deerbolt Young Offenders Institution from Manchester and
IN a fortnight, former pitman Albert Nugent will find himself at the helm of an organisation that spends more than £500m a year, employs thousands of workers and serves more nearly 500,000 people. The tattooed 62-year-old Sunderland supporter from Seaham
CHARLES Clarke was accused last night of suppressing an official report concluding the merger of North-East police forces was a waste of time and money. The embattled Home Secretary has refused to release the contents of the Downing Street study after
ROWERS from two North-East universities crossed oars yesterday in a ceremonial display to mark an annual challenge. The presidents of both Durham and Newcastle universities' boat clubs carried out the traditional exchange of the ceremonial oar blade as
A MAN who plied a woman he met on a train with vodka and took indecent pictures of her in an onboard toilet has been found guilty. Hundreds of pictures taken of women's private parts were later found on Trevor Tarirah's laptop computer following his arrest
THE fight to bring more than 5,500 jobs to the region with a £300m container terminal on the Tees moved a step closer to reality last night as port operator PD Ports submitted its plans for approval. The company hopes to gain planning permission to build
TWO places in the North-East are going head to head in the battle to host the next Tall Ships Race. Both Newcastle-Gateshead and Hartlepool have been invited by Sail Training International to launch the world-renowned race in the summer of 2010. Newcastle
County Durham artist Ian Stephenson - whose abstract painting are now on show at the Baltic in Gateshead - had a short but eventful life and though it's sometimes difficult to see the point of his paintings, the establishment took him to its heart. THE
STRAIGHT to the point, today's column begins with darts, with double trouble and with why the Magnet Games League isn't the attraction it was. It all led to a heated meeting last week - a board meeting, as it were, though the puns should probably stop
AT precisely noon, the funeral cortege carrying the body of PC Joe Carroll arrived outside the Cathedral Church of St Mary, in Newcastle, flanked by an honour guard of 60 uniformed officers and four officers mounted on horseback. The sombre parade was
GAMEBIRDS: YOUR anonymous correspondent from Crook (HAS, Apr 18) got the facts wrong about gamebirds and avian flu and has misrepresented the views of the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC). BASC is a responsible organisation with
IT was clear in Tony Blair's face in the House of Commons yesterday. The problems are piling up and he looked thoroughly disenchanted. He can stand up to the opposition to the Education Bill and health service job cuts, arguing that it is about the necessary
John Prescott is not the first politician to have an affair with his secretary. But why do men - and women - have affairs with their personal assistants, and is it all down to power? Lindsay Jennings reports. IT began, apparently, after a bit of horseplay
A FULL emergency was called at one of the regions airports after an RAF plane was forced to make an urgent landing. The Hawk fighter jet was flying in a group of three when it had to make a sudden landing at Durham-Tees Valley Airport this morning. The
MARK Viduka is expected to spearhead Middlesbrough's assault on a UEFA Cup final place this evening after shaking off the thigh injury that kept him out of last week's first-leg defeat in Bucharest. The Australian, who returned to full training yesterday
NEWCASTLE United's Emre will be at the centre of an Anglo-Italian tug-of-war in the summer with the skilful midfielder a wanted man back in Serie A. Emre, a £3.8m capture from Inter Milan last July, has admitted he is unsure whether his future lies on
THERE are three things I know are sure to happen every time we holiday abroad with the children. Firstly, we leave a trail of forgotten items in our wake. Like the line of breadcrumbs Hansel and Gretel left in the woods to mark out their path, our route
IT'S A constant cry from business interests: we're being strangled by red tape. It's a cry the Government's apparently taken to heart. They're even bringing in a controversial Bill to make it easier for them to eliminate unnecessary regulation without
TWO men who assaulted two off-duty police officers in a pub have been sent to Crown Court for sentencing. John Upton, 35, and Simon Kirwan, 42, appeared at Guisborough Magistrates' Court yesterday following the unprovoked attacks in February. Upton, of
DURHAM were the ones wearing the L plates yesterday as Lancashire's Mal Loye again showed his liking for Riverside's fast lane. Following their outstanding success at Canterbury last week, Durham's four seamers could make little impression on a placid
Organisers of Sedgefield Medieval Fair on Saturday, May 20 are challenging teams to enter a tug-of-war competition. As well as the overall trophy, there is an award for the best pub team. Contact Councillor John Robinson to register, or enter on the day
IT had to be rock music that blared out of a former quarry yesterday when primary school children set a geology lesson to music. Pupils from Wolsingham Primary School wrote and recorded their own song during a day-long workshop with freelance puppeteers
RICHMOND'S Ancient and Honourable Company of Fellmongers gave burgess tickets to four new freemen at its St George's Day meeting on Sunday. John Horseman was elected master and the company paraded to St Mary's Church for a service conducted by the Reverend
THE first of what could become an annual football tournament for girls is held at Reeth tomorrow. Eight teams of under-12s from across North Yorkshire take part in the knock-out six-a-side competition. A shield donated by the Red Lion pub at Langthwaite
AN INQUEST has been opened after a doctor was found dead in the hospital where she worked. Dr Fiona Clarke, clinical director for clinical services, was discovered at Middlesbroughs James Cook University Hospital. Police could not reveal how Dr Clarke
SUPERMARKET group Tesco was named the world's fifth biggest retailer - in the week it racked up profits of £2.2bn. Tesco, which posted a 17 per cent increase in annual profits, moved up one place in the Global Powers of Retailing Report, a survey produced
MARK Proctor believes Darlington have nothing to lose at Wycombe Wanderers this weekend. Quakers travel to Adams Park on Saturday with their play-off hopes all but over after last week's home defeat to Bury. Wycombe, on the other hand, are almost certain
FIRE chiefs in Cleveland are urging householders to include their smoke alarms as part of their spring cleaning regime. Cleveland Fire Brigade recommends smoke alarms should be cleaned once a year to remove any dust and replace the battery, if it isn't
COMMUNITIES in Weardale and France have forged new friendships through a twinning link. People from the Wolsingham area welcomed 45 visitors from the Plateau Vert area of Normandy to mark the launch of a French Connection group. The two communities met
TWO places in the North-East are going head to head in the battle to host the next Tall Ships Race. Both Newcastle-Gateshead and Hartlepool have been invited by Sail Training International to launch the world-renowned race in the summer of 2010. Newcastle
A COUNCIL is encouraging its staff to do their bit to save the planet and cut energy costs. Sedgefield Borough Council in partnership with the Energy Saving Trust Advice Centre wants staff to reduce their carbon dioxide emissions by a fifth. Employees
A POLICE chief has issued a strong warning in an attempt to avert a tragedy following a spate of incidents involving airguns. Armed officers from Durham Constabulary responded to nine alerts at the weekend involving air weapons, it was revealed yesterday
EVIDENCE that the UK economy was back on track was provided yesterday by official figures that point towards growth of 0.6 per cent in the first quarter. The first estimate for GDP between January and March mirrored growth over the previous three months
AFFORDABLE housing on Teesside has received a multi-million-pound boost. Among the winners is the Tees Valley Housing Group (TVHG) which is celebrating after more than £9m was awarded from the Housing Corporation. The Government agency has given the group
DOG-LOVERS are being urged to take their pick from an array of strays filling its kennel spaces. Volunteers are keen to free up some of the pounds at Deerness Kennels, which are filled with more than ten dogs being cared for, at the expense of the Durham
TWO award-winning authors will give an insight into the literary world next week. Gillian Garnham and Celia Bryce will be at Newton Hall Library, Durham, on Tuesday, to talk about their various publications. They will take part in a discussion of their
talks take place next week in an attempt to keep a permanent tourist information centre in Bedale. Bedale Hall's management committee will meet representatives of Hambleton District Council, which is locked into a lease on the former TIC room at the hall
COUNCILLORS from Richmondshire are to attend a consultation meeting before deciding whether to object to the proposed upgrade of the A1 in North Yorkshire. A report to the environment and planning committee on Wednesday advises members to examine plans
SCHOOLCHILDREN have been recruited to help in the fight against crime. Year six pupils at Ward Jackson Primary School, in Hartlepool, have been given crime prevention tips and advised on how to be good citizens by PC Mick Hetherington and Michelle Evans
TWO men who assaulted two off-duty police officers in a pub have been sent to Crown Court for sentencing. John Upton, 35, and Simon Kirwan, 42, appeared at Guisborough Magistrates' Court yesterday following the unprovoked attacks in February. Upton, of
THE Emmanuel College in Gateshead has been rated as an outstanding school by independent inspectors for the third time in a row. The score puts it into an elite group of only 12 secondary schools in the country to receive three consecutive top ratings
Yorkshire captain Craig White got himself out of jail on the first day of the Championship match against Warwickshire at Edgbaston yesterday. For no apparent reason, White chose to field first and it seemed as if his plan had badly misfired with Warwickshire
BARGAIN buy Saif Sareea was the star of the show at Catterick yesterday with a bloodless three-and-a-half-length win in the Moonax Handicap Claimed for a mere £6,000 12 months ago out of a Uttoxeter selling hurdle, Saif Sareea has now won two over the
THE fight to bring more than 5,500 jobs to the region with a £300m container terminal on the Tees moved a step closer to reality last night as port operator PD Ports submitted its plans for approval. The company hopes to gain planning permission to build
Two serious prison riots erupted after inmates from around the North East failed to get on well with others from the Liverpool and Manchester area, an official report stated yesterday. The disturbances caused thousands of pounds worth of damage as well
A MAYOR took a trip down memory lane yesterday, when he went back to his old school for the first time. Middlesbrough Mayor Ray Mallon decided to call in for a tour of Our Lady and St Bede School, in Stockton, after headteacher Edwin Sherrington contacted
RESIDENTS are being asked to comment on improvements to the gateway to a market town. Stockton Borough Council has teamed up with Yarm Town Council for the project at the Fishpond Roundabout in Yarm, where The Spital meets Worsall Road. The proposal is
MARK Viduka is expected to spearhead Middlesbrough's assault on a UEFA Cup final place this evening after shaking off the thigh injury that kept him out of last week's first-leg defeat in Bucharest. The Australian, who returned to full training yesterday
THE AA last night pledged to change its computer route navigation software after complaints that drivers were doing untold damage to a listed bridge. Blakey Bridge, near Sowerby, North Yorkshire, has been closed for a month after being damaged by a vehicle
A US energy company is planning to build a gas import facility on the River Tees, which could help the UK's growing energy price crisis. Excelerate Energy announced it was building the gas port, which will allow it to ship in gas in compressed, liquid
According to BBC researchers, a majority of television viewers associate the BBC Sport brand with cutting-edge technology, such as red-button interactive services, rather than flagship shows such as Grandstand. Therefore, the flagship has been sunk. Personally
A MAN who terrorised his estranged wife by holding her hostage at knifepoint at the newsagents where she worked has been jailed by a judge. James Ronald Richards was carrying three knives when he burst into Neasham Road News, in Darlington, and subjected
THE AA last night pledged to change its computer route navigation software after complaints that drivers were doing untold damage to a listed bridge. Blakey Bridge, near Sowerby, North Yorkshire, has been closed for a month after being damaged by a vehicle
POWERHOUSE athlete Gemma Taylor has retained her crown as Britain's strongest woman after competing on home turf. The 22-year-old took on eight of the country's leading female competitors in the Strongest Woman 2006 event, in Hartlepool, and walked away
ACTORS are likely to be allowed to smoke on stage after a revolt by theatre groups who warned a ban would ruin famous plays. Ministers have signaled they will exempt "live theatrical performances" from the outlawing of smoking in all public places, to
PHARMACEUTICAL group GlaxoSmithKline has announced plans for an expansion at a factory that only four years ago, had to cut 400 jobs. The global drugs company has applied for planning permission to demolish some offices and extend a production building
AN IT company is about to open its international headquarters in North Tyneside, creating up to 25 jobs. German-based itCampus is on the verge of signing a deal to open its offices where it will market a new telecoms software package, which provides computer
ENGLISH mustard is at the forefront of cutting-edge research to prevent soil erosion. Scientists have discovered that a mix of mustard and water sprinkled on to soil is too hot for worms to handle causing them to wriggle to the surface for counting. The
