By SONIA SHARMA THEY toiled underground, their faces black with coal, mining seams for fuel. Now a school wants former mineworkers to pass on their experiences to the next generation. Miners are being sought to help young children learn about life at an old North East colliery.

FIRE crews spent a night battling a blaze at a farm. Two large piles of straw and manure caught fire at Church Farm, on Earsdon Road, near Earsdon, North Tyneside, at around 7.35pm yesterday.

CUTE but endangered mammals are being given a helping hand on Tyneside. A project is under way to increase numbers of water voles in North Tyneside by improving their habitats.

By AMY HUNT CUTE but endangered mammals are being given a helping hand on Tyneside. A project is underway to increase numbers of water voles in North Tyneside by improving their habitats.

PEOPLE with diabetes are being asked to help shape health services in North Tyneside. As part of the Diabetes Year of Care project, patients can have their say on local services.