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Polam Hall pupil�s outstanding musical achievement

Thu, 3 Jul 2008 : 00:00:00 GMT

A Polam Hall School pupil has proved she is years ahead of her peers when it comes to her musical ability. Lucy Walker, aged nine, has passed Grade 7 with distinction in her London College of Music � Jazz syllabus � examinations. The usual progression is for musicians to take one grade a year and therefore take seven years to get to Lucy�s level. Lucy has managed this four years ahead of the normal schedule.

A Taste of Life at Polam Hall School, Darlington

Wed, 2 Jul 2008 : 00:00:00 GMT

A student at Polam Hall School in Darlington turned web TV presenter for the day to give people an online tour of the school.

LSC in Yorkshire and the Humber celebrates Skills Pledge anniversary

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 : 00:00:00 GMT

The Learning and Skills Council (LSC) in Yorkshire and the Humber celebrated the first anniversary of the Skills Pledge with a tour of some of the region�s employers. The tour was designed to showcase some of Yorkshire and the Humber�s �skills-savy� employers who have realised that an investment in the skills of its workforce can increase the success and profitability of their organisations. Joined by Yorkshire-born entrepreneur James Averdieck, founder and managing director of the well-known luxury chocolate pudding makers G�, the LSC visited a cross-section of employers who have all made the Skills Pledge. For more information on the Skills Pledge click here

Crane Project Helps Youngsters Rise To The Occasion

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 : 00:00:00 GMT

The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) North East has teamed up with INPUT North East to give students at a Teesdale school the chance for some hands-on learning. A special day at Barnard Castle School saw Year 9 students take part in engineering projects developed to help them understand more about what is involved in such a career path. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE INSTITUTION OF CIVIL ENGINEERS CLICK HERE

Northern Decision Makers part two

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 : 00:00:00 GMT

In the second part of July's Northern Decision Makers our guest is Alistair McColl, Chief Executive, Business Link North East.

Northern Decision Makers July

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 : 00:00:00 GMT

In this edition special guest is Shadow minister for the Tees Valley Greg Clarke MP. He is joined on the sofa by award winning Northern Echo journalist Chris Lloyd. In the second part of July's Northern Decision Makers our guest is Alistair McColl, Chief Executive, Business Link North East.

A Grand Day Out in Wensleydale

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 : 00:00:00 GMT

The Wensleydale Creamery at Hawes, home of Real Yorkshire Wensleydale cheese, has further strengthen its commitment to the local economy by producing a tourist video of the area's top sights and attractions which it is offering free to local hotels' websites.

Tees Valley Regeneration's North Shore Bridge

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 : 00:00:00 GMT

A video chronicling the development of Tees Valley Regeneration's new �15million footbridge � leading to the installation of the first arch in June 2008. The Bridge forms part of the Stockton North Shore Development.

Skills Pledge - One Year On

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 : 00:00:00 GMT

Business leaders are joined by John Denham MP, Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills, to celebrate the first anniversary of the Skills Pledge. Skills Pledge - One Year On/a>

Jobs4Energy Recuritment Fair

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 : 00:00:00 GMT

More than 500 people from the North East attended Jobs 4 Energy, an exhbition a St James' Park offering careers in the oil, gas and energy sectors. The event was organised by the industry's business development organisation, NOF Energy. More than 25 North East employers showcased a variety of jobs at the event ranging from skilled technical roles and positions in HR and Management to graduate entry and training opportunities. for more information please click this link