Bishop of Newcastle criticises offender rehabilitation scheme
GOVERNMENT plans to provide support for prisoners on a pay-for-results basis have been criticised by a North East bishop.read more

Sarah Green steps down from North East CBI role to take national position
THE North East director of the leading employers’ group the CBI is stepping down from her role in the region to take up a national position.read more

Massadio Haidara sets his sights on top six finish
AS Newcastle United’s key power brokers met to forge a way forward after their disappointing season, January signing Massadio Haïdara says there are no excuses for the club not to be tilting for the top six next season.read more