By Leanne Clough AS both a landowner and operator, Northumbrian Water is committed to conserving and enhancing wildlife in the region.

THE second annual Whitley Bay Festival of Motorcycles being held at Beaconsfield in Tynemouth ends today. The event features live music, street performers, trade stands. (c) 2008 Sunday Sun - Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Provided by ProQuest Information and Learning. All rights Reserved.

DURHAM Tees Valley Airport has welcomed plans by Virgin Atlantic to double the number of flights between Heathrow and Hong Kong to twice a day. The airport said it hoped to capitalise on "a considerable market" between North-east England and China.

By HELEN RAE A TOP nursing graduate is putting theory into practice and continuing to develop her expertise, thanks to a special scholarship awarded by a former university governor in honour of his late wife.

YOUNGSTERS have been given the chance to make their own robots and explore the technology behind toys. A workshop, called Toys for Boys and Gadgets for Girls, was held at Northumbria University to coincide with National Science and Engineering Week.