2 DAY IN 2 MINUTES: regional news.Hydrogen car THE North East's position as a car-making base stepped up a gear yesterday with the unveiling of what could be the vehicle of the future. A Nissan Almera The Nissan Almera was a small family car built by Nissan from 1995 to 2006. The Almera name was essentially the European export-market name for the Nissan Pulsar / Nissan Sentra / Nissan Bluebird. which has been converted to run on hydrogen gas was the star of the show at an international conference at Sunderland University on alternative fuel for vehicles and transport systems. Full story: Page 7 Victory likely for green defenders PROTESTERS look set to win a battle to stop a road being built across open space. People at Amble amble a slower, non-racing version of pace gait in horses. broken amble has many characteristics of the amble but there are four beats to the gait with each foot contacting the ground independently. Called also single-foot. were concerned by Northumberland Estates' plans to put a road on the Braid to give access to a proposed supermarket. Full story: Page 12 Forest outing THE spotlight was on three top visitor sites when a heritage conference opened yesterday. The Association for Heritage Interpretation event in Newcastle was looking at how bodies can work together. Delegates visited Kielder to see how the Forestry Commission The Forestry Commission (established in 1919) is a non-ministerial Government Department responsible for forestry in Great Britain. Its mission is to protect and expand Britain's forests and woodlands and increase their value to society and the environment. , Northumbrian Water, Kielder Partnership and the Calvert Trust combine. Full story: Page 14 Who says when school's out EDUCATION chiefs will not interfere in how Northumberland schools handle the end of term, despite concerns about sending pupils home early on the last day. County councillors say it is up to heads and governors. Full story: Page 19 |
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