Labour members pick ‘socialist’ for mayoral vote ahead of established candidate
Jeremy Corbyn-supporting Jamie Driscoll has been selected as Labour’s candidate to be North of Tyne Mayor.
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Honoured: One of region's golf coaches, plus Durham news
A RENOWNED coach of the most promising talents in the north has been officially recognised for his exceptional standards and achievements nationally.
Labour choose socialist grassroots activist as mayoral candidate
LABOUR members have chosen a socialist grassroots activist over the leader of Newcastle City Council as their candidate for the North of Tyne mayoral elections.
Man jailed after trying to get a knife, phones and drugs into prison
A MAN caught helping to get drugs, mobile phones and a flick knife into a North-East prison is now behind bars himself.
Harry, 11, overcomes phobia of dogs after virtual reality treatment
A NORTH-EAST study has found that nearly half of children with autism who used a sophisticated virtual reality treatment were free from their phobias within six months.
All things B&B - As National B&B Day approaches, we look at this history of this great British institution
A LONG way from lumpy beds and greasy fry-ups, modern B&Bs offer sumptuous decor and superb food. As National B&B Day approaches, we look at this history of this great British institution
Plans submitted for sculpture in Northumberland honouring Queen
The Elizabeth Landmark: Ascendant is proposed to stand on Cold Law, a hill near Kirkwhelpington on the Ray Estate owned by Viscount Devonport.
National Trust raises membership fees to fund conservation work
The organisation says members help it to look after 300 historic properties, 778 miles of coastline and 250,000 hectares of countryside.
Home-made sci-fi museum fears closure as Dalek shed ‘needs planning permission’
The Museum of Classic Sci-Fi in Allendale has memorabilia including a Cyberman and a full-size replica Dalek.
Freezing the moment - one man's love for the night skies of the North-East
PHOTOGRAPHER Matt Hale loves the night skies we enjoy in the North-East – and more particularly the heavenly host of stars and planets the black backdrop reveals.
