Very Humbling tales of the 9 Living Recipients of the Victoria Cross

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/comment/11195513/Meet-the-nine-living-recipients-of-the-Victoria-Cross.html

Woodland trust competition to assess our favourite tree a great idea - enter before November 4

http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2014/oct/27/englands-top-10-trees-shortlisted-for-tree-of-the-year

Good news on Tourism in the North East - up to 2008 levels

http://www.thejournal.co.uk/north-east-analysis/analysis-news/north-east-toasts-strongest-tourism-8018613