Updated 3:40am 17 May 2012

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Lisa Hutchinson

Expert helps search for County Durham boy Ian Bell

APROFESSOR with expertise in flowing water has joined the search for an eight-year-old boy from County Durham who fell into a swollen river more than a week ago.Read

Mum of Ian Bell clings on to hope he will be found

HEARTBROKEN mum Claire Bell has spoken for the first time after her eight-year-old son went missing following a fall into the River Wear.Read

Story of Keep Calm and Carry On poster is a hit

THE story behind the famous Keep Calm and Carry On poster has become an internet smash with more than one million viewers watching the online video of its discovery. Read

North East Terrorist Unit swoop on race hate suspects

T WO race hate suspects have been arrested in the region by the North East Terrorist Unit after an investigation into extremist internet posts.Read

Corbridge Harry Potter look-a-like fights rare cancer

HARRY Potter look-a-like Joe Johnson is working his magic to fight a rare cancer.Read

South Gosforth man arrested after threats to kill

WORKERS and residents have told of their shock as armed police surrounded a man with a gun who had locked himself in a house in a quiet Newcastle suburb.Read

Seaton Delaval dad ready for 2,160-mile charity trek

WHEN Eddie Hall saw his tiny baby rushed to hospital struggling to breathe, he knew he had to thank medics for saving his son's life.Read

Barter Books' Keep Calm and Carry On poster an internet hit

THE story of how a bookshop owner in Northumberland discovered the now-famous Keep Calm and Carry On poster is proving an internet sensation.Read

PC David Rathband found hanged from a banister

BLINDED police officer David Rathband was found hanging from a banister at his Northumberland home, an inquest heard.Read

Northumbria Police cut to pensions ruled unlawful

FORMER inspector Edward Crudace today hails victory over Northumbria Police after winning a pensions’ row that could affect hundreds of fellow injured retired officers.Read

Cyclist and car driver killed in accidents on region's roads

A CYCLIST and a car driver have died within hours of each other in separate incidents on North East roads, police revealed yesterday.Read

Machine crushes Con Mech worker at Annfield Plain near Stanley

A WORKMAN was crushed by an eight-tonne machine which trapped him from the waist down.Read

Shock as paedophile Martin Smith dies in jail cell

NEIGHBOURS of suspected child killer Lianne Smith have told of their shock after her paedophile partner committed suicide in jail.Read

Sacriston family escape arson attack at home

SISTERS aged 11 and four escaped with their lives when a suspected arsonist set fire to their home.Read

Craghead fire near Stanley sees over 60 people evacuated

MORE than 60 people were evacuated from their homes after gas cylinders threatened to explode in a nearby fire.Read

Newcastle United third worst for football banning orders

THE number of people arrested for football-related disorder fell to a record low last season, new figures show.Read

Woman aged 26 killed at Whickham accident blackspot

A WOMAN has died in a crash at an accident blackspot in Gateshead. The 26-year-old died after her car collided with a van early yesterday.Read

Family of Jacqueline Grant united in grief at funeral

FAMILY and friends united in grief for the funeral of murdered mum Jacqueline Grant.Read

Son of Jacqueline Grant speaks of Choppington murder

THE son of a woman found dead in a burned out house has spoken of his heartache at her death.Read

Ex policeman Bryan Simpson, from Westerhope, who has taken the Home Office and Northumbria Police Authority to to the Appeal Court over pension rights.

Former police officer claims victory in pension battle

THOUSANDS of police have claimed victory in a battle over their pensions led by a retired Northumbria officer.Read

Author Profile

Lisa Hutchinson has been a journalist with the company for the past 20 years. She is a Newcastle lass who knows the area and has an understanding of our readers. She has worked as a reporter in many of the regional offices and was in the thick of the Meadow Well riots when based in North Shields. She then covered news areas such as South Tyneside, Tyne Valley and Durham before moving to our headquarters in Newcastle's Groat Market. Lisa is our early morning reporter and is first on the spot when breaking news happens. She covers hard news such as murders and arsons to human interest stories that can bring a tear to your eye. Lisa has built up a wide range of contacts throughout the region and retains her passion for the job she loves.

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