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Ruth Lawson

Hundreds attend funeral of Whitley Bay soldier Chris Parker

HUNDREDS of mourners turned out to say an emotional farewell to a respected soldier killed in a freak road accident.Read

Beamish inspired patchwork design book a big hit in USA

DESIGNS inspired by the North East’s industrial past are proving a surprise hit across the Atlantic.Read

North East Red Cap soldiers remembered during cycle pilgrimage

A MURDERED Red Cap soldier was remembered by a fellow comrade during a cycle pilgrimage to his grave.Read

Haltwhistle girl youngest 2nd Dan Karate black belt in country

MARTIAL arts whiz kid Anna Beales has karate chopped a top title off her older sister – setting a new record in the process.Read

Hebburn family's baby joy after terrible tragedy

A GRIEVING mother whose 18-month-old daughter died in her arms is expecting her third child.Read

The Feathers Inn crowned Great British Pub of the Year

A NORTHUMBERLAND pub has been crowned the best in Britain at a prestigious annual awards ceremony.Read

Blyth Town Girls kitted out after Tesco donation

A NORTH East girls’ football team are sporting brand new kit following a generous donation from a local supermarket.Read

Plans drawn for marine conservation zones in North Sea

MARINE life off the North East coast could soon be better protected, under recommendations published by a consortium of wildlife organisations today.Read

Man charged with murder of Hexham pensioner

POLICE have charged Graeme Jarman with the murder of Hexham pensioner Judith Richardson.Read

Police officers at the scene of the crash in Howick

Searching for clues into fatal Howick car crash

POLICE are trying to piece together the final moments before a father-of-two was killed in a crash on a rural Northumberland road.Read

NUFC fans unimpressed by being told to stay seated

FOOTBALL fans were greeted with an unexpected letter when they arrived at St James’ Park yesterday telling them to stay seated during matches.Read

Papergirl artwork handed out to Newcastle public

A NEWSPAPER round with a difference saw hundreds of pieces of artwork handed out to unsuspecting passers-by.Read

Lotto rapist Iorworth Hoare fears for life after threat

LOTTO rapist Iorworth Hoare is said to be in fear of his life after a sinister death threat was scrawled on the gates of his luxury North East mansion.Read

Cable thieves cause havoc on Tyne and Wear Metro

CABLE thieves caused havoc for commuters on the Tyne and Wear Metro yesterday.Read

Dedicated Kenny Bell remembered and honoured

HE was a man of the people whose passion for his job saw him work until almost his dying day.Read

Call for major crackdown on Cramlington dog fouling

FED-UP residents are appealing for a change in policy to allow communities to crack down on dog fouling throughout Northumberland.Read

Rev Fiona Sample chats to volunteers Alex Dodd and Kerrie Dawes at Ashington YMCA

Youngsters dig in for Ashington YMCA

ASHINGTON has got a modern garden where people can relax after teenagers put an urban spin on gardening.Read

Ignition music festival scrapped at last minute

MUSIC fans expecting to see a star-studded line-up of bands this weekend will instead be queuing up for refunds after the cancellation of the region’s newest festival.Read

Vince Cable's pledge to support North East

BUSINESS secretary Vince Cable has vowed to ensure the North East “gets as much backing as possible” to keep the economy growing.Read

Whitley Bay man to run Sahara desert in aid of St Oswald’s Hospice

IT is the world’s toughest race, and only the fearless and superfit ever manage to complete it.Read

Author Profile

Ruth Lawson joined ncjMedia in January 2009 and, after a year working as an editorial assistant, was taken on as a trainee reporter in May 2010. She recently attended the Press Association course, where her patch was Byker, in Newcastle. Since joining the company Ruth has covered a wide range of stories across all three titles.

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