This is The North East | News | Foot-and-mouth outbreak 2001

Farmers' mart prepares for reopening auctions
The future of a farmers' auction mart that has been an important part of the community for generations has been assured.

Young farmers' club in need of members
A young farmers' club is determined to keep its head above water while trying to boost numbers.

Friday 29th March

Guide shows how crisis brought B&Bs to knees
The region's bed-and-breakfast industry was badly hit by the foot-and-mouth crisis, a new tourist guide has revealed.

Inquiry chairman visits region
The chairman of one of three Government inquiries into the foot-and-mouth crisis returns to the region next month.

Wednesday 27th March

Euro MPs' foot-and-mouth fact-finding visit to North
Euro MPs investigating last year's foot-and-mouth epidemic are to visit the North-East and North Yorkshire.

Graeme over rough stretch
In the wake of foot-and-mouth, farming is a bigger challenge than ever before and farmers are having to find alternative ways of using their land.

Medieval castle opens to public
One of the region's most impressive medieval castles is preparing to open its doors to the public as it takes another step towards recovery following the foot-and-mouth epidemic.

Invitation to join walkers over Easter
The Ramblers' Association is hoping to bury the memory of the foot-and-mouth epidemic by organising a series of spring walks.

Tuesday 26th March

Survival day team back in action
A rescue team's main fundraising event has made a successful return after an enforced absence.

Monday 25th March

Brown to face grilling over farm epidemic
Former Agriculture Minister Nick Brown will be put on the spot tomorrow on the Government's handling of the foot-and-mouth epidemic.

Award for triumph in face of adversity
A flagship tourist attraction has scooped an award for its work to combat the effects of the foot-and-mouth crisis.

Visitors flock back to farm
Visitors flocked back to a popular farm attraction which has reopened after an enforced year-long closure.

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