After 2 years working for BBC Newcastle life has turned and taken me somewhere new: Kendal. I’ve had an amazing 2 years in a job I love,… Read more “Leaving BBC Newcastle”
Tag: north east
Police Use Stop & Search Unlawfully
The Police watchdog, HMIC, has found more than 1 in 4 stop and searches is unlawful. Three of the top four forces who use the power most… Read more “Police Use Stop & Search Unlawfully”
Nick Clegg Visits County Durham Manufacturing
The Deputy Prime Minister’s visiting North East businesses today announcing plans to spend government money on manufacturing in County Durham. One of them is the Siemens plant… Read more “Nick Clegg Visits County Durham Manufacturing”
North East Fails To Attract Tourists
We like to think the North-East is a fantastic place to visit but figures out from VisitBritain this morning suggest overseas visitors are going elsewhere. Only Newcastle… Read more “North East Fails To Attract Tourists”
Murton Pit Closures: 20 Years On
It’s been 20 years since the closure of Easington Colliery. Westoe pit in South Shields closed the same month. By the end of the year Vane Tempest… Read more “Murton Pit Closures: 20 Years On”
Campaigners Call for Reversal of Beeching’s Railway Closures in Northumberland
There’re calls for a passenger railway line from Newcastle to Bedlington and Ashington. The line in South East Northumberland is currently used by freight trains. But the… Read more “Campaigners Call for Reversal of Beeching’s Railway Closures in Northumberland”
£660,000 North Pennine Walking & Cycling Campaign Launched
Durham’s tourist board, Visit County Durham is spending £660,000 to attract more walkers and cyclists to the North Pennines. £450,000 comes from the Government’s Regional Growth Fund… Read more “£660,000 North Pennine Walking & Cycling Campaign Launched”
Jobs Club Brings Hope
A triple dip recession feels pretty miserable to most of us but if you’re one of the thousands of unemployed youngsters it can be even more depressing.… Read more “Jobs Club Brings Hope”
Ambulances Wait Over 2 Hours at North East Hospitals
North East health professionals have come up with an action plan to make sure patients brought by ambulance are seen quicker. Ambulances have a 25 minute window to… Read more “Ambulances Wait Over 2 Hours at North East Hospitals”
North East Snow
Snow, ice, freezing temperatures and transport hassle have descended upon the North East once again. First it got cold… Of course, for many people, particularly the elderly,… Read more “North East Snow”
Fiona Marley Paterson 