Scottish EU rebels return in LibDem reshuffle
Nick Clegg last night completed the political rehabilitation of two of his Scottish colleagues by promoting them to front-bench posts.

Election dates set to be merged
The government is to press ahead with plans to hold the 2009 English local and European elections on the same day

JP Trophy Head2Head & Team News
Both sides line up looking to take a step closer to Wembley tomorrow night in round two of the Johnstones Paint Trophy.

Bad Lashes pin hopes on X Factor success
FRIENDS of girl band Bad Lashes are urging people of the North East to get behind their bid for stardom.

Power output declines at British Energy
BRITISH Energy said yesterday that its power output in the first half fell compared with the same period in 2007 because of repairs at two of its power stations, although it still met management forecasts.