Evening Chronicle

Recruit Beat 100 Rivals ; Bosses Clear Trainee Solicitor the Best Candidate for Position

LAW firm Mincoffs has employed law graduate Gwen Jones after she impressed bosses more than 100 other applicants who went for her job. The 27-year-old from Swansea has become a trainee solicitor at the Newcastle firm after completing a legal practice course at York College of Law.

Reaching a New Height in Her Pr Career

NICOLA Quinn has joined Newcastle Airport as media and public affairs executive and says she is impressed by its handling of the ash cloud crisis. With previous experience as an account manager at PR agency Admiral, Nicola's responsibilities took in a variety of national and regional corporate and consumer clients in both the public and private sectors.

Why the Future Is Orange for Neil

DIGITAL agency Orange Bus has strengthened its client services team after drafting in a senior account manager with experience of working on some of the UK's best known brands. With over eight years' experience working in the creative industries, Neil Bestford will be responsible for all aspects of client services including developing existing project management systems, devising strategies for project delivery and new business development.

New Chief Aims to Take Hotel to the Top in Region

AN experienced hotelier, David Hunter has been appointed general manager of the recently sold multimillion pound Doxford Hall Hotel. Born and raised in Morpeth, Mr Hunter has spent his entire career working for some of the UK's foremost hotels including the Gleneagles Hotel in Scotland and the Grand Hotel in Eastbourne in Sussex.

Penny's Sunny Nature Is Just Right

A NORTH East veterinary practice has appointed a new receptionist at its Hebburn branch, after receiving hundreds of applications from across the region. Penny Todner, 39, from South Shields, beat over 200 applicants to the position of receptionist after impressing the interview panel at the Hebburn branch of Blythman and Partners Veterinary Practice. Penny was previously a full-time mother to her four-year-old son, Nathan, and although she currently has no pets of her own, she is keen to ado...

Changes in Equality ; Advertisement Feature

THE Equality Bill received Royal Assent on April 8 and became the Equality Act 2010. It will bring together different areas of discrimination within a single piece of legislation, and it's expected that the main provisions of the Act will come into force in October 2010, but this could change now there's a new Government.

Top Apprentice Dale Enhances His Skills

A TEENAGER is hoping to speed along his career path after completing an advanced apprenticeship designed to increase the skills of people working in the motor trade. Dale Ellis, 19, from Newton Aycliffe has gained a technical certificate and qualification in vehicle maintenance and repair, while working as a motor vehicle service technician at Sherwoods of Stockton, a North East dealer for Vauxhall.

African Trip Leads to Dream Teaching Career

DENISE Sims has become a biology lecturer at Gateshead College after spending 12 years teaching in Africa. The mother-of-two landed the role after gaining her Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) at Gateshead College and is teaching 16 to 19 year olds biology at the college's Baltic Campus, as well as helping adult learners who do not have any formal qualifications gain entry to study at university. It has been a long journey for Denise, 50. After leaving Nottingham University in the...

Gearing Up for a Cycling Challenge

A TEAM from Northern Rock are preparing to take on this year's Northern Rock Cyclone Challenge ride to raise money for the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation. The 12 members will ride the 63-mile circular route together from Kingston Park in Newcastle and through the Northumberland countryside on Saturday June 12.

World Cup Headache for Bosses

A RECORD number of workers plan to take time off to watch this summer's soccer World Cup, even if it means pulling a sickie, a new report predicts. Around one in seven plan to watch every game in the tournament, which would mean having to make arrangements to see games during the day, a survey of 1,000 adults by food giant Kellogg's showed.

A Day in the Life ...

DAVE Hall is the director of workbased learning at City of Sunderland College. His primary role is to develop the college's apprenticeship provision so every working day is certain to be a busy one.

Pick of the Day

Watchdog The Culture Show (8.00pm) Anne Robinson, Matt Allwright and Anita Rani present the consumer investigations show, looking at complaints against the DVLA and showing how adverts for fast-food takeaways do not always match up to the reality. (7.00pm) Andrew Graham-Dixon explores the history of gargoyles at Westminster Abbey, Michael Smith examines the heritage industry, and Geoff Dyer reviews the new wave of war writing.

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Deaths

BAKER (Wallsend). Formerly of the West End of Newcastle. Peacefully in Meadow Park Residential Care Home, Bedlington, on 15th May 2010, aged 89 years, Barbara (nee Worrall), beloved mother of Deborah, loving grandmother of Alison and Peter also great grandmother of Laura, Christopher and Noah. Always loved. Please meet for Funeral Service and cremation at the West Road Crematorium on Friday 4th June at 11.00am. Floral tributes may be sent to the Co- operative Funeralcare, Bedlington. Tel. (01...

Deaths

TAYLOR (Gosforth). Brunton Park. Peacefully on May 23rd, aged 85 years, Norman, beloved husband of the late Doreen, dearly loved dad of Susan, dear father-in-law of Stuart and much loved grandad of Hannah. Funeral Service at the West Road Crematorium on Wednesday 2nd June at 12.45pm. Friends please meet at crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of flowers will be collected at the crematorium for the Stroke Association. TENCH (Coldstream). Dorothy, died peacefully at Lennel...

Acknowledgements

BROOKS (Walker). The family of the late Michael would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kindness, sympathy, cards of condolence, floral tributes and all donations to Marie Curie, thanks to Dr. Ian Jackson, Mary, Dorothy, Community Nurses and all care workers who went that extra mile for us, Fr. Conaty for his service and to Jackie Wombwell and staff of the Co- op Funeralcare for excellent funeral arrangements. D'EATH (Delves Lane). The family of the late William wi...

In Memoriam

DEAN (Leam Lane). In loving memory of my dear wife, Mollie, died 27th May 1998. Still loved and missed by husband Bob, son Bobby and daughter Eileen and all the family. Always in our hearts and thoughts. GILLENDER (Swalwell). In loving memory of a dear mam Mary who died 27th May 2009, gone but never forgotten, sadly missed by daughter Avril and son-in-law Tom.

Birthday Memories

GRAHAM (Washington). Formerly of Appleby, in Cumbria. Happy Birthday Jennifer. Miss you more each passing day, tears and pain will never go away, your ever loving sister Marion, special friend Brenda and all family, friends and work mates in Appleby, Cumbria. MOUZON (Walker). Birthday memories of a dear husband, Raymond, for Saturday. Your resting place I visit, placing flowers there with care, but no one knows the heartache when I turn and leave you there. Let the winds of love blow softly a...

Survivor Just Grateful for Every Day ; Victim Fighting Back After Losing Legs and Hand

The Home of Stunning Landscapes ; Photographer's Address Book Captures Our Scenery at Its Best

THE North East boasts some of the country's most spectacular views - and now a new book is showcasing the finest examples. From the retreating tide at Alnmouth to a dramatic stretch of Hadrian's Wall, photographer Jason Friend's latest book highlights the beauty of our region. Colourful beach huts at Blyth promenade and poppies in a Corbridge field also provide the backdrop to the photographer's latest project - a glossy address book to be sold across the world.