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Sarah Scott

Report into death of Ashleigh Ewing highlights NHS trust's shortcomings

A MENTAL health worker should not have been allowed to visit her killer alone, a report has found.Read

Demand for North East's Bay Foodbank has tripled

DEMAND for a North East foodbank has tripled since the welfare reform changes came into force in April.Read

Northumberland bone marrow donor meets US boy whose life he saved

A NORTHUMBERLAND man who saved the life of a young boy thousands of miles away has spoken of the emotional moment they met for the first time.Read

Numbers fall on North East council bosses' rich list

NUMBERS of council bosses pocketing more than £100,000 have fallen in the North East, according to the latest figures.Read

Rugby World Cup 2015 to be hosted at St James' Park - GALLERY

RUGBY mania is set boost the North East economy by more than £14m as three top games for the Rugby World Cup in 2015 are hosted at St James’ Park.Read

HMS Bulwark arrives at North Shields for a week-long visit - GALLERY

A ROYAL Navy ship has docked in the North East for a week-long stay as part of its commemorations for the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Atlantic.Read

Deaths of elderly couple in Sunderland 'suspicious'

A FORMER mining community has been left reeling after a couple were found dead in their bedroom.Read

Sir Bobby's Breakthrough Auction back with more great prizes

WITH an ambitious new target, the greatest- ever football auction – in memory of Newcastle United legend Sir Bobby Robson – is back for a second year.Read

Pigeons killed as fire hits Blyth allotments

A MIDNIGHT blaze destroyed allotments in a Northumberland town, claiming the lives of a flock of pigeons and leaving owners devastated.Read

'Linchpin' of North East cash for crash scam is jailed

THE man described as the “linchpin” of a multi-million pound cash for crash scam in the North East has been jailed for seven years.Read

Traidcraft expect increased demand after mention in Delia Smith book

A NORTH East company is bracing itself for the ‘Delia Effect’ after getting a mention in the celebrity chef’s latest book.Read

Pixie Lott to star in TV show Inspector George Gently set in North East

TAKING a break from the pop charts, singer Pixie Lott is set to take on a new role in a popular detective series set in the North East.Read

Bedlington boy is crowned British Sport Sword champion - GALLERY

HE may seem small in stature but don’t let little Jamie Hardy’s size fool you.Read

Met Office warns snow may cause more disruption in the region

MORE snow is expected to blight the North East as the wintry weather continues to the first day of Spring.Read

North East tax centre closures will put pressure on 'inadequate' helpline

THE proposed closure of tax centres which would start in the North East risk worsening an already “disgraceful” phone help service, a spending watchdog has warned.Read

Gran waited four hours for ambulance to take her to Sunderland Royal Hospital

A NORTH East coroner is to write to Government officials after a great-grandmother was left waiting more than four hours for an ambulance after making a 999 call, an inquest heard.Read

County Durham care home resident celebrates 104th birthday

A GOOD spell of dancing and a dash of baking – the ingredients for a long life according to 104-year-old Mary Parkinson.Read

Stannington farm shop beefs up advertising after horsemeat scandal

A FARMER has come up with an eye-catching way of enticing new customers into his farm shop as the horsemeat scandal rumbles on.Read

Northumberland dad inspired by daughter's battle against leukaemia

THE FATHER of a young girl who is battling leukaemia has released his own instrumental album inspired by her fight to raise money for a blood cancer charity.Read

Murdered Holywell woman Tina Casey was 'stabbed to death'

A WOMAN who was found dead at her home sparking a murder inquiry had been stabbed, police said.Read

Author Profile

Sarah Scott joined ncjMedia in August 2010 as a trainee reporter. She recently completed a postgraduate diploma in newspaper journalism at Cardiff University after studying geograpy at Newcastle University. Sarah is from Bangor in Northern Ireland. Since joining the company Sarah has covered various stories across all three titles.

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