AN appeal has been made for the return of two much-loved miniature ponies following their theft from their stables. Full Article at The Northern Echo
ONE of the UK’s most soughtafter chefs has turned down offers from some of the best restaurants in London and across the world to join the North-East’s newest five-star resort. Full Article at The Northern Echo
THE grandson of a law firm’s founder has joined the business as a newly qualified lawyer. Philip Askew has joined Teesside law firm Askews Solicitors as an associate solicitor. The firm was founded 76 years ago by his grandfather, Arthur. Full Article at The Northern Echo
FOOTBALL supporters launched a campaign today to turn Newcastle United into Barcelona-on-Tyne - with a fans buy-out at St James' Park. Full Article at The Northern Echo
NAVAL shipbuilding returned to the River Tyne last night with the award of a £55m contract to construct sections of the Royal Navy’s giant aircraft carriers. Full Article at The Northern Echo
THE funeral has taken place of 17-year-old Ashleigh Hall, the North-East student killed after meeting an older man on the internet. Full Article at The Northern Echo
A LORRY driver badly hurt when his vehicle overturned in high winds has won an £86,000 out-of-court settlement from his former employer. Full Article at The Northern Echo
ONE of the disappointments of fatherhood – there are, happily, few – is that the wretched bairns never appreciate your jokes. Over all these years, the sole exception may have been the one about the two pieces of string who go into a bar. Full Article at The Northern Echo
ON Remembrance Sunday I was honoured to conduct the annual service for the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, as their chaplain. We began at the war memorial in Holborn, London. Full Article at The Northern Echo
As Ashleigh’s family have made clear, it is a tragedy which must serve as a warning to others about the terrifying dangers that lurk on the worldwide web. Full Article at The Northern Echo