Businessman taps into new home dispute Sep 19 2007
A DRINKS company boss has left neighbours with a bitter taste in their mouths over development plans on land next to his luxurious Northumberland home. They say wealthy businessman Tony Robson will create serious traffic problems and harm the environment if he is allowed to build a new house. more

Just get us on track Sep 19 2007
HIGH speed rail links dismissed by the Government as “too costly” could boost the North-East economy by £3.5bn, it was claimed yesterday. The Northern Way, set up to improve the Northern economy, is calling for investment into a high speed rail network. more

Drug research breakthrough Sep 19 2007
NORTH scientists have developed simple technology to grow stem cells in the lab in conditions similar to the human body, it has been announced. more

Family firm is hit by raiders Sep 19 2007
A TYNESIDE family was yesterday coming to terms with a break-in at their business, which left an estimated £200,000 of equipment damaged. more

Jordan’s talent shone through Sep 20 2007
CONCERT-goers and artistes alike will remember promising young footballer Jordan Thompson at this weekend’s 3 Bandstand concert – exactly a week after the 15-year-old lost his 19-month fight against acute myeloid leukaemia . more