Dave Stopher, Author at North East Connected

Budget Public Meetings

TWO PUBLIC meetings aimed at giving local people the chance to find out more and have their say on Darlington Council’s budget proposals are set to take place in Darlington on Wednesday 16 March.

Sweet sound of success for county youth band

Young musicians celebrating twenty years of performing have hit the right note at a prestigious contest, scooping first prize.

Investment of £2m in South Shields nears completion

This new £2m development of flats on Temple Park Road in South Shields has been officially ‘topped out’, and potential residents will soon be able to bid for one of the new homes.

Minister gives CAN full backing

James Wharton MP and Northern Powerhouse minister, has given his full support to a regional construction body – Construction Alliance Northeast (CAN) – at its formal launch in Durham.

Middlesbrough renews Fairtrade status

MIDDLESBROUGH has successfully renewed its Fairtrade Town status for two years.

Flying The Flag For The Commonwealth

THE Commonwealth Flag will be flying high over Stockton Town Hall on Monday 14 March.

BBL – Results: Saturday 12 March 2016

Kieran Achara posted a monstrous double-double of 30 points and 11 rebounds to see Glasgow Rocks beat Bristol Flyers 75-67 and maintain their good form in the BBL Championship.

Top marks for new school building

A £4.2m extension to Ashington High School has been officially opened by Member of Parliament, Ian Lavery whose Wansbeck constituency includes the town.

BBL – Results: Friday 11 March 2016

It was a big night at the top of the BBL Championship on Friday, with two of the top three teams recording key wins.

Award Winning Film Producer Looking For Investment

In 2014, a horror film that cost just £500, won three best film awards at the Stoke Your Fires, Portobello & Bram Stoker Festivals…now the north east producer involved, is looking for investment for his new film project.

6 year-old boy takes charge of shopping centre

A 6 year-old boy from Newcastle has spent the day as locum GM at one of the UK’s largest shopping centres.

New contract wins see Newcastle’s Calibre eye public sector growth

An ambitious Newcastle IT firm is eyeing further growth in the public sector after securing new contracts to provide network and consultancy expertise to several local authorities.

Results: Sunday 06 March 2016

Glasgow Rocks and Cheshire Phoenix were pushed all the way before claiming home wins in the BBL Championship, on Sunday.

Results: Saturday 05 March 2016

Leicester Riders and Bristol Flyers overcame slow starts to pick up home wins in the BBL...

Barnard Castle Preparatory School meet the team to break the land speed record

Pupils at Barnard Castle Prep School were delighted to welcome Tony Parraman from the Bloodhound SSC Project which is attempting to beat the world land speed record of 763 mph, set nearly 20 years ago.

‘Tail’ with a happy ending for stray dogs

Tails wagging and settling into life in their happy new homes – it’s a far cry from the sorry state little Ada and Hilda were found in.

UPDATE: 100 Everyday Heroes join Simon Cowell in bid to Save Kian Musgrove

The story of 3 year-old Kian Musgrove’s battle with Neuroblastoma is on everyone’s lips since X-Factor boss Simon Cowell stepped up this week, donating £25,000 to his fund for lifesaving treatment which is only available in the US.

Berwick Sport Leaders Achieve Own Goals Through Kicks

Young people in north Northumberland have been reaching new goals after taking part in Go Lead, an introduction to leadership, delivered by the Newcastle United Foundation.

Spin, swim or sprint this March to raise funds through fitness

Council fitness coaches are inviting families to spin, swim and sprint in aid of Sport Relief.

New “death taxes” set to hit Squeezed Middle, says Latimer Hinks

Bereaved families are set to be hard hit by a new “death tax” of up to £20,000 according to experts at Latimer Hinks.

Rock Rampage at the Town Hall

FOUR of rock’s biggest hitters will raise the roof at Middlesbrough Town Hall in an Easter Sunday extravaganza.

East Durham Homes employee deserves ‘gold medal’ say tenants

An officer at East Durham Homes has been given top marks and glowing recommendations in a survey of people that she provided with support.

Business boom is key to driving the Northern Powerhouse, says minister

Business leaders meet to identify investment opportunities which could further boost the economy across the Northern Powerhouse.

Two pupils at Barnard Castle School are thrilled to be part of the current U18 North of England Clubs and Schools squad

Two pupils at Barnard Castle School are thrilled to be part of the current U18 North of England Clubs and Schools squad.

Additional hours at recycling centre during Easter period

Extended opening hours will be in operation at a County Durham recycling centre to help cope with the busy period over Easter.

Mantank builds on rapid North East expansion by investing £1 million in new service offering

Mantank Environmental Services Ltd is building on its already rapid North East expansion by investing £1 million on a brand new service offering – creating twelve new jobs and a predicted £1 million increase in turnover by this time next year.

Business Leaders Debate The EU Referendum

NORTH East businesses leaders discussed the impact that the EU referendum would have on the region at an event hosted by leading accountancy practice Tait Walker.

Miller Homes North East Strengthens Workforce With New Appointments

LEADING housebuilder Miller Homes has announced a number of new appointments in the North East as it prepares to open a series of new developments in the region during 2016.

Hi-Tech ‘Onesie’ Brings Faster Broadband To Shincliffe Village

Pioneering communications technology is being used to bring faster broadband to a picturesque village in County Durham

Meadow Well Centre A Step Nearer

Meadow Well Estate’s community development charity, The Cedarwood Trust has made a huge leap forward in its campaign to encourage North Tyneside Council to allow them to take over a large, empty community centre on the estate to provide much needed facilities for the community.

Capturing Stockton High Street

STOCKTON-ON-TEES Borough Council is calling on residents to help explore and record the fascinating history of Stockton High Street.

D’ton Architects win permission for Warburtons Newcastle Bakery Extension

An extension to Warburtons’ Newcastle bakery designed by North East Architects Practice ADG Architects has won planning permission.

Teesside furniture retailer provides paid work placements for University students

A fine furniture retailer on Teesside is providing paid placements for Teesside University students to allow them to immerse themselves in the world of work.

Sunday for Sammy The man behind the scenes

The legendary Sunday for Sammy concert has been held every two years since 2000 and raises funds to support performers, writers and directors at the outset of their careers and also to fund projects that enable them to follow their dreams.

Majority of Region’s Businesses Backing EU

A survey by the North East Chamber of Commerce (NECC), has found that the majority of the region’s businesses wish to remain in the EU.

Durham City bids to be crowned Champion of Champions

Durham City is bidding for gardening glory once again – this time in the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Britain in Bloom Champion of Champions competition.

Comment on Hartlepool nuclear plant extension from Richard Hogg

Richard Hogg comments on Hartlepool nuclear plant extension.

Magicians Cheat and Conjure for North East event

Performers from across Europe and America will be cheating, conjuring and clowning their way into the North East for a special event taking place next month.

Northumberland National Park wins National Park of The Year Award

Northumberland National Park has won the prestigious accolade of National Park of The Year in the BBC Countryfile Magazine Awards 2015/16.

Pledge pays off

After keeping to his promise to wash, squash and recycle his plastic bottles and cans, a North Tyneside resident has won £100 worth of shopping vouchers.

Fergy Makes His Mark in the Region

Local entrepreneur and well known haulier Alan Ferguson, has engaged with one of the North East’s leading solar PV specialists to install a 79 KW commercial solar system in a truly unique fashion.

New footbridge to be installed along A1 near Gateshead

Installation of a new footbridge spanning more than 60 metres over the A1 at Gateshead is due to take place overnight on Friday 12 February.

New MYP Elected For Middlesbrough

MIDDLESBROUGH’S newly elected Member of Youth Parliament has set out his three point pledge to the town’s young people.

New Date For Notts County Game

Pools’ Sky Bet League Two trip to Notts County has now been re-arranged for Tuesday 12th April.

Darlington Building Society – PM and Defence Minister praise Armed Forces initiative

Darlington Building Society, which has branches across County Durham, Tees Valley and North Yorkshire, has pledged to implement a mortgage policy that allows Armed Forces personnel who are posted overseas to rent out their homes without facing higher mortgage interest rates or a requirement to change their mortgage.

Author: Dave Stopher

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