northeast A feed from The Government Says. en-gb Copyright The Government Says 2004-2005 rss@thegovernmentsays.com rss@thegovernmentsays.com Government news 1901-01-01T00:00+00:00 1 daily http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=378277&NewsAreaID=2 The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is warning employers they must ensure all relevant employees are aware of the location of asbestos in the workplace after a school caretaker was exposed to hazardous dust. &... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=378279&NewsAreaID=2 The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is warning the waste industry to ensure that adequate precautions are taken to prevent injuries caused by reversing waste and recycling collection vehicles. The warning follows... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=378252&NewsAreaID=2 A19 Silverlink Interchange, Newcastle upon Tyne Slight delays are expected overnight on the A19 at the Silverlink interchange for traffic light work. There will be various lane closures, slip road closures and speed... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=378269&NewsAreaID=2 Drivers in the North East are being advised to take extra care on the roads during heavy rain and to check the weather forecast and road conditions before they travel.    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=378225&NewsAreaID=2 Landowners in the Castle Morpeth area have topped the 50,000 hectares mark in the registration of their land.    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=378149&NewsAreaID=2 The Government's groundbreaking Grassroots Grants scheme declared itself open for business today and called on small local voluntary and community groups across the North East to come forward and get their hands... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=378092&NewsAreaID=2 Football and other sports play a positive role in diverting substance misusers away from alcohol, drugs and crime, Home Office Minister Vernon Coaker said today when he launched the Darlington Sports Initiative. &... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=378064&NewsAreaID=2 Businesses across the North East can find out how international trade adds up to success at the latest meeting of the North East International Networking Club (INC).    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=378062&NewsAreaID=2 Coastguards and Lifeboats from Seahouses recovered two people from the water near Beadnell Harbour in Northumberland this evening after cries for help were reported to Humber Coastguard.    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=377961&NewsAreaID=2 - Heritage Open Days, 11 - 14 September 2008 - www.heritageopendays.org.uk    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=377963&NewsAreaID=2 - Heritage Open Days, 11 - 14 September 2008 - www.heritageopendays.org.uk    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=377762&NewsAreaID=2 TechnologyWorld08 taking place at Ricoh Arena, Coventry on 17-18 November    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=377751&NewsAreaID=2 Landowners in the Derwentside area have topped the 20,000 hectares mark in the registration of their land.    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=377749&NewsAreaID=2 A19 Silverlink Interchange, Newcastle upon Tyne Slight delays are expected overnight on the A19 at the Silverlink interchange for traffic light work. There will be various lane closures, slip road closures and speed... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=377701&NewsAreaID=2 The North East 2007 drug worker of the year winner, Teresa Boden from Gateshead today encouraged people to nominate their "unsung heroes" in the next annual Tackling Drugs, Changing Lives "Drug... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=377683&NewsAreaID=2 Sunderland to host challenge but Newcastle, Middlesbrough, Hartlepool and Durham also involved    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=377669&NewsAreaID=2 A quartet of export experts has been appointed completing UK Trade & Investment's team of International Trade Advisers dedicated to helping North East companies involved in international trade.  &nbsp... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=377601&NewsAreaID=2 Fresh thinking with the help of UK Trade & Investment's Overseas Market Introduction Service (OMIS) has brought international success for a Tyneside firm.    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=377346&NewsAreaID=2 A19 Silverlink Interchange, Newcastle upon Tyne    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=377350&NewsAreaID=2 A £300,000 Highways Agency maintenance scheme to re-waterproof and resurface the A1 Consett Route Interchange South Bridge, Gateshead, will begin on 29 August.    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=377352&NewsAreaID=2 A £289,000 Highways Agency scheme to improve a 6.4km stretch of the A66 between Cross Lanes and Greta Bridge, near Barnard Castle, County Durham, will begin on Monday 1 September.    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=377364&NewsAreaID=2 North East firms are being offer the chance to "crack" the Brazilian export market at a special event organised by UK Trade & Investment.    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=377173&NewsAreaID=2 North East firms are being offered the chance to tap into opportunities in Canada at a special event focusing on the oil and gas, mining and construction industries.    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=377175&NewsAreaID=2 North East firms invited to explore Asia Pacific opportunities    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=377164&NewsAreaID=2 Defra has today confirmed that the Bluetongue Protection Zone will be extended into Northumberland and Cumbria shortly. However, this will not happen before 1 September unless the re-emergence of circulating disease... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=377164&NewsAreaID=2 Defra has today confirmed that the Bluetongue Protection Zone will be extended into Northumberland and Cumbria shortly. However, this will not happen before 1 September unless the re-emergence of circulating disease... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=377069&NewsAreaID=2 Time is running out for people in the North East to submit nominations for a Home Office national awards scheme to find the drug worker and team of the year.    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=377047&NewsAreaID=2 Queen's Award event aims to unlock secrets of awards success    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=377085&NewsAreaID=2 North East firms are being offered the chance to explore a hat-trick of opportunities at a special event focusing on the three Benelux countries - Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg.    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376964&NewsAreaID=2 Drivers in Yorkshire, Humber and the North East will benefit from seven sets of roadworks being lifted for the Bank Holiday getaway. Only three sets of roadworks will remain in the region over the Bank Holiday and... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376947&NewsAreaID=2 At just before 10.00 p.m. this evening Aberdeen and Humber Coastguard Stations were made aware of a call from a participant in the Tall Ships Race, 'Lotus', reporting another participant the 'Clyde Challenger... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376922&NewsAreaID=2 At just before 10.00 p.m. this evening Aberdeen and Humber Coastguard Stations were made aware of a call from a participant in the Tall Ships Race, 'Lotus', reporting another participant the 'Clyde Challenger... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376902&NewsAreaID=2 Impersonators who sit driving tests for others were today issued a severe warning that their action's are being monitored and will result in prosecution with tougher sentencing by the courts.    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376880&NewsAreaID=2 Bridge strengthening work on the A1(M) at Junction 58 (A68 Burtree interchange) reaches an important milestone this weekend as work on the north side bridge is completed and work to replace the south side bridge... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376838&NewsAreaID=2 Health and Safety Executive (HSE) figures show that in the 10 year-period between 1997/98 to 2006/07 there were 399 fatal accidents involving farm workers and 134 of these fatal incidents occurred during the harvest... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376775&NewsAreaID=2 A19 Silverlink Interchange, Newcastle upon Tyne Slight delays are expected overnight on the A19 at the Silverlink interchange for traffic light work. There will be various lane closures, slip road closures and speed... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376702&NewsAreaID=2 An invasive non-native insect which could harm woodland areas and garden plants in the UK has been identified. The Citrus Longhorn Beetle (Anoplophora chinensis) has been brought in on Acer plants (Acer palmatum... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376611&NewsAreaID=2 Landowners across Teesdale, Sedgefield and County Durham have reached several important milestones in the registration of their land.    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376634&NewsAreaID=2 The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) and the Motorcycle Industry Association have teamed up with leading motorcycle insurance companies to offer significant insurance discounts to all qualified bikers who successfully... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376599&NewsAreaID=2 North East firms are being urged to look east in a bid to win new international clients as UK Trade & Investment adopts a hi-tech theme for its latest market visit.    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376497&NewsAreaID=2 Councils around England have been encouraged to learn from South Tyneside's example to help clean up the streets and get traders to be tidier, in a new guide from the government and the Local Government Association... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376526&NewsAreaID=2 Legislation regarding the use of heavier vehicles for driving tests has been delayed until September 30, 2013. British Ministers have decided to take up this option to allow driving test candidates to continue ... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376417&NewsAreaID=2 Accountants and tax advisers with client records in the Tyneside area will get a more efficient telephone service from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) with the introduction of a local Agent Dedicated Telephone Line... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376385&NewsAreaID=2 Drivers using the A19/A189 Moor Farm Roundabout in Northumberland should benefit from improved journey times as traffic lights on the roundabout become operational today (11/08/08).    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376411&NewsAreaID=2 North East firms are being urged to "switch on" to the opportunities in Canada with the help of UK Trade & Investment.    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376320&NewsAreaID=2 North East firms were given the opportunity to explore business opportunities in the Far East during a recent Market Visit to Japan.    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376294&NewsAreaID=2 The Highways Agency has closed the East Ord picnic site off the A1 near Berwick for repairs following damage left after the site was occupied by travellers. The travellers left the site yesterday (07/08/08). &nbsp... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376257&NewsAreaID=2 The Highways Agency will begin a £350,000 upgrade of the A19 Silverlink interchange traffic light system in North Tyneside, on Monday 11 August.    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376253&NewsAreaID=2 Visitor attractions in the North West are backing a Highways Agency campaign to remind drivers of the problems that litter can cause on motorways and major A roads.    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376232&NewsAreaID=2 A66 Cumbrian Border to Thorpe Grange 292391    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376077&NewsAreaID=2 Organised criminals trying to cheat their way through the North of England's gateway port at Teesport are now coming up against a single Border Force.    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375939&NewsAreaID=2 Please note: the venue for all the following Public Inquiry is: The Public Inquiry Room, Hillcrest House, 386 Harehills Lane, Leeds LS9 6NF    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375785&NewsAreaID=2 Drivers are being reminded of the problems that litter can cause on motorways and major A roads as the Highways Agency's summer Bag it and Bin it! litter campaign gets underway in the North East; part of our... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375815&NewsAreaID=2 This summer, Cleveland celebrates 21 years of green farming, which has seen local farmers make a huge difference to wildlife and the landscape.    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375815&NewsAreaID=2 This summer, Cleveland celebrates 21 years of green farming, which has seen local farmers make a huge difference to wildlife and the landscape.    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375815&NewsAreaID=2 This summer, Cleveland celebrates 21 years of green farming, which has seen local farmers make a huge difference to wildlife and the landscape.    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375815&NewsAreaID=2 This summer, Cleveland celebrates 21 years of green farming, which has seen local farmers make a huge difference to wildlife and the landscape.    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375817&NewsAreaID=2 This summer, Durham celebrates 21 years of green farming, which has seen local farmers make a huge difference to wildlife and the landscape.    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375817&NewsAreaID=2 This summer, Durham celebrates 21 years of green farming, which has seen local farmers make a huge difference to wildlife and the landscape.    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375817&NewsAreaID=2 This summer, Durham celebrates 21 years of green farming, which has seen local farmers make a huge difference to wildlife and the landscape.    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375827&NewsAreaID=2 This summer, Northumberland celebrates 21 years of green farming which has seen local farmers make a huge difference to wildlife and the landscape.    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375827&NewsAreaID=2 This summer, Northumberland celebrates 21 years of green farming which has seen local farmers make a huge difference to wildlife and the landscape.    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375827&NewsAreaID=2 This summer, Northumberland celebrates 21 years of green farming which has seen local farmers make a huge difference to wildlife and the landscape.    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375839&NewsAreaID=2 This summer, Tyne and Wear celebrates 21 years of green farming which has seen local farmers make a huge difference to wildlife and the landscape.    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375839&NewsAreaID=2 This summer, Tyne and Wear celebrates 21 years of green farming which has seen local farmers make a huge difference to wildlife and the landscape.    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375873&NewsAreaID=2 North East firms are being offered the chance to explore the export opportunities in France as UK Trade & Investment hosts market visits to two of its key cities.    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375682&NewsAreaID=2 A66 Long Newton, Stockton and Cleveland 292391 Slight delays are expected on the A66 at Long Newton for junction improvement works. There will be one lane open eastbound and westbound between 9.30am and 3.30pm. ... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375606&NewsAreaID=2 Major renewals on the Tyne and Wear Metro and plans for a new river crossing in Sunderland have been given the green light today, after Transport Minister Rosie Winterton announced a new funding package of around... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375600&NewsAreaID=2 - Previously unseen Neolithic rock carvings now available online -    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375558&NewsAreaID=2 Schemes shortlisted for a share of a £200m transport infrastructure fund for new housing developments were announced today by Housing Minister Caroline Flint and Transport Minister Rosie Winterton.  &... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375524&NewsAreaID=2 Defra (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) is today setting out plans to contribute at least £5 million to a scheme to support households in England which face a particularly high risk of flooding... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=194470&NewsAreaID=2 The Lottery's Awards for All small grants scheme just got bigger. The ceiling for funding awards for North Eastern local communities is today being raised to £10,000 and a new lower threshold level of &#... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=68525&NewsAreaID=2    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=69232&NewsAreaID=2    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=68604&NewsAreaID=2