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Robert Weatherall

Tears and respect as North East soldier repatriated

THE body of a North East soldier killed in Afghanistan has been returned to the UK.Read

Penshaw Monument set to open secret stairway

HUNDREDS of people left disappointed after being turned away from an iconic North East landmark will still get a second chance to climb the famous monument.Read

Belsay Hall staff from left: Debbie Charlton, Anthony Scholl, Blanche Johnson, Adam Stenhouse and Kathryn Rees

Belsay Hall celebrating 60 years of public visiting

VISITORS to an historic estate are being offered free entry this weekend – but only if they dress up in 1950s costume.Read

Newcastle City Council under fire over regeneration scheme

A MULTI-million pound regeneration scheme has been heavily criticised by a council watchdog.Read

Keith 'Beefy' Roberts, who has been taking part in the Great North Fitness Revolution.

NUFC famous fan Beefy sheds fat in fitness drive

ONE of Newcastle United’s biggest fans has lost a staggering 5st 2lbs since he set out on his personal fitness challenge.Read

Mark Allison's epic US run raises £74,000 for charities

AFTER running 3,100 miles in 100 days, most people would take a well-earned break and put their feet up.Read

Newcastle Ravens plan second try at Northumberland Cup

A RUGBY team mainly made up of gay men is hoping to enjoy its best season ever as it looks to recruit new members.Read

Hexham MP Guy Opperman to raise funds for brain charity

A NORTH MP who underwent major brain surgery is to hike the majority of Hadrian’s Wall to raise money for the hospital where he was treated.Read

Twitter threat to Duncan Bannatyne's daughter

NORTH businessman Duncan Bannatyne has called in police over a series of threatening messages sent by email and Twitter.Read

Trainers make trip to boost runner Mark Allison

TWO fitness gurus have made a last minute trans-Atlantic trip to help their friend complete a gruelling challenge.Read

Northumbria Police won’t take gamble on police dog Vegas

IT’S tough passing the police training course. Candidates must be clear headed, able to work under pressure, physically fit, able to follow orders, work as part of a team and show unwavering courage in the face of an attacker.Read

Egyptian artefacts leave British Museum for Newcastle

PRICELESS artifacts older than Stonehenge are set to go on display today as part of a high profile exhibition in the North East.Read

Mark Allison celebrates 40th birthday with 40 mile run

MOST people celebrate their 40th with a big party, a romantic meal with a loved one or a mini break to an exciting location.Read

7,000 runners take part in Newcastle Race for Life on Town Moor

NEWCASTLE’S Town Moor became a sea of pink yesterday as thousands of women celebrated friends and loved- ones in the annual Race for Life.Read

Olympic stadium project director to speak at Barnard Castle School

A NORTH East man in charge of building the London Olympic stadium is to return to his old school to tell his story.Read

Marathon man Mark Allison gets support from fitness trio

HE’S run more than half way across the United States, but marathon runner Mark Allison is calling in the “Big Guns” for moral support.Read

Beefy hopes to inspire others to join The Great North Fitness Revolution

KEITH “Beefy” Roberts has thrown down the gauntlet to the overweight and obese of the north to improve their health, claiming “If I can do it anyone can”.Read

Criticism but no jail for Kelsey Donkin in PC David Rathband case

A JUDGE has branded a woman who taunted blinded PC David Rathband as “pathetic” and “juvenile” – but spared her jail.Read

Pet dog mauled to death by rottweiler at Tyne Green, Hexham

POLICE are investigating after a much-loved pet was mauled to death by a rottweiler dog in a Northumberland country park.Read

Beefy and Sophie want you to sign up to the Great North Fitness Revolution

HE may be one of Newcastle United’s biggest supporters – but he is getting smaller by the day. Since signing up to The Journal’s Great North Fitness Revolution Keith “Beefy” Roberts has shed a massive 2st 1lb in only a fortnight.Read

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Robert Weatherall has worked for ncjMedia since February 2005. He is a general news reporter writing for the Sunday Sun, Journal and Evening Chronicle.

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