Updated 10:16pm 23 May 2013

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Kerry Wood

Kind gardeners create green space for disabled Bedlington youngster - GALLERY

HOPES for an outdoor wonderland have become a reality for brave four-year-old Holly Jones returning from holiday to a special surprise.Read

Thousands take part in Saltwell Park Race for Life - GALLERY

SPORTING tutus, smiles and determination, thousands of women touched by cancer turned a park into sea of pink for this year’s Race for Life.Read

North East rail capacity boost sought by business leaders

BUSINESS leaders say an increase in rail capacity is essential for the North East economy as the Government reveals it will include High Speed rail plans in the Queen’s Speech.Read

Duke of Edinburgh visits children at Langley Park Primary School - GALLERY

THE community spirit of parents, pupils and volunteers in a former pit village sparked a very royal visit.Read

Queen’s 87th birthday marked by 21-gun salute in Tynemouth

THE blast of a restored field gun led a 21-gun salute celebrating the Queen’s 87th birthday yesterday. Read

Beamish Museum marks 100th anniversary of peak coal production - GALLERY

HOISTING their banners high, hundreds of children are celebrating their heritage and marking 100 years since coal mining in the North East was at its peak.Read

Friends reunited after decades apart Star pianist plays for first time in region

A WORLD-renowned pianist was reunited with a childhood friend as she played in the North East for the first time.Read

£3m to revamp hospices in the North East

HOSPICES in the region giving vital care to thousands of families are celebrating being handed almost £3m.Read

Fake Festival organisers hope for Durham licence to bring tribute acts to the stage

AT first glance, the role call of bands heading to County Durham look like the household names of rock and roll who perform to sell-out crowds.Read

Friends of Lee Halpin pledge to finish film on Newcastle’s homeless

THE WORK of a filmmaker who died two days into a project to highlight homelessness in Newcastle will not be in vain as his close friends continue with the cause close to his heart.Read

Lee Halpin death: Two men arrested after film-maker's body found

POLICE have made two arrests in connection with the death of a Tyneside filmmaker who had been making a documentary about homelessness.Read

Police now searching for body of Chester-le-Street mum Pamela Jackson

POLICE searching for missing mum Pamela Jackson have said there is “no realistic chance” she is still alive.Read

Countdown to secure funding for Gateshead centre

A WORLD-CLASS conference centre bringing with it hundreds of jobs has six months to secure vital funding.Read

Car flips over on Castle Street in Warkworth, Northumberland

TWO people had to be rescued from a car after it hit a barrier and flipped over.Read

A1 reopened after lorry crash near Wansbeck Bridge, Morpeth

PARTS of the A1 were closed this morning after a crash.Read

Stephen Seddon found guilty of murdering parents in brutal attack

A FATHER-of-three with an “insatiable thirst” for money has been convicted of killing his parents for a £230,000 inheritance.Read

Hunt launched for gunman after shooting in Linton Colliery

A GUNMAN was being hunted by police last night after a man was shot in the early hours of yesterday morning.Read

The Hoppings fun fair may be cancelled due to Town Moor condition

THE famous Hoppings fun fair has been cancelled after an emergency meeting of the Showmen’s Guild of Great Britain.Read

Blyth mum suffers allergic reaction to routine eye test

A MOTHER from Northumberland was left with eye troubles after suffering a freak reaction to a routine check-up at the opticians.Read

The Fonz, Henry Winkler visits Newcastle primary school - GALLERY

TV legend Henry Winkler has been ensuring Happy Days for school children in the North East after rocking up in their classroom.Read

Author Profile

Kerry joined the company in April 2007 as the Derwentside reporter covering Consett and Stanley. In 2008 she was named North East Young Journalist of the Year and now reports on County Durham covering everything from courts and council meetings to community group events and crime.

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