By KAY WILSON SCHOOLCHILDREN aged from seven to 16 are being encouraged to take photos of science and nature in the North East in a Newcastle Science City photography competition.

THE battle over plans for a Tesco superstore on a hospital site stepped up a gear yesterday when protesters handed over 350 objection letters and a 300-signature petition. The Stop Fenham Tesco campaign presented the objections to Newcastle City Council.

RESIDENTS in Newcastle's West End are to take to the airwaves when their own community radio show broadcasts live at the end of the month. For one week, Scotswood Regeneration Radio will be airing from the new Excelsior Academy at the start of term.

TOUGH new transport powers should be handed to council leaders if the Government wants to see road pricing introduced, according to a leading think tank.

By PETER YOUNG A FAMILY project to introduce children to the world of science from the age of one is planned on Tyneside. Lottery chiefs are backing the groundbreaking venture which will be part of the Science City initiative.