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Richard Hardwick, writer in residence at Frankland prison

Seaton Sluice writer Richard Hardwick pens most personal book Feb 08 2012

RICHARD Hardwick, 41, is sitting by the window of Newcastle’s Salsa Cafe. He has the brooding face of a writer, but a friendliness his dry wit gives a definite edge to.Read

Some cash

Juggling finances while raising a family Feb 07 2012

WHEN you’re bringing up a family it can be hugely difficult to keep a track of all of your outgoings – new football boots? Ballet shoes? Swimming lessons? An extra £20 on the weekly shop.Read

Traditional Cullercoats fishwife

Nostalgia: New Tynemouth & Cullercoats book compares past and present Feb 06 2012

IF YOU need a guide, Ken Hutchinson seems to be the go to man in the North East. The career town planner has mixed business with pleasure and through a number of books offers to readers an insight into his love of the North East.Read

Roy Lewis

Crime writer Roy Lewis talks about his latest book Feb 01 2012

WRITER Roy Lewis is one day short of his 79th birthday as we chat about his latest book.Read

Les Siddle

North East motorcycle enthusiasts rev up for Golden Jubilee Jan 30 2012

INSPIRED by the Isle of Man TT, a group of North East motorcycle enthusiasts decided to form their own club. Read

What is democracy? Jan 28 2012

Think human rights don’t apply to you? Think again. Liberty’s director Shami Chakrabarti speaks to HANNAH DAVIES on what makes a democracy, the Leveson Inquiry and planned Coalition changes.Read

Jo Robisnon and Wendy Templeman

Charity challenge of a lifetime for North East friends Jan 25 2012

LAST year it was a relaxing cruise around the Med, but the annual girls’ trip has moved up a gear for eight North East friends who are climbing Kilimanjaro next week.Read

Sisters Tammy and Amy

Keeping the family ties Jan 24 2012

SISTERS Tammy and Amy were fostered together as young children. They speak to Hannah Davies on how being kept together and a loving home has been their salvation.Read

HMS Ark Royal on the Tyne

New book celebrates HMS Ark Royal's heritage Jan 23 2012

SOMETIMES you can tell what a person thinks as much as by what they don’t say as what they do say. Lieutenant Commander Alastair Graham falls into this category when talking about the demise of HMS Ark Royal. Read

Vicky Aram, a singer and fashion illustrator

Vicky Aram tells of her childhood in Stanley and mixing with rock royalty Jan 18 2012

AS a founding member of the glam rock scene, T Rex frontman Marc Bolan became one of the most famous faces in British music.Read

Sara Huntley has opened her own boutique, Sara Macleod Boutique, in Old Eldon Square, Newcastle

Sara Huntley fashions a new life Jan 17 2012

SARA Huntley is a slight, enthusiastic woman. She is hugely proud of Sara Macleod Boutique, and rightly so.Read

Chinese New Year, Stowell Street

Chinese New Year Celebrations in the North East Jan 16 2012

THE Chinese New Year Celebrations have become an integral part of the North East cultural calendar, a time of dance, music and, of course, eating. And as we approach this year's festivities we look back over the years and see how the event has grown to what it is today.Read

Wigmaker Jill Murray

Interview: Jill Murray, wigmaker for Legally Blonde musical Jan 11 2012

IT’S one of the more unusual jobs in theatreland, but Jill Murray makes a living out of wigs.Read

Jane Nattrass from Cornsay Co Durham whose son, Henry Dancer, died of a rare disease

Lanchester couple create charity after son's bone cancer fight Jan 10 2012

THERE are photographs displayed throughout Jane and Gary Nattrass’s house in Cornsay, near Lanchester, County Durham.Read

Nostalgia: Street parties in honour of The Queen Jan 09 2012

IN the royal stakes, Queen Elizabeth II is the second longest serving British monarch behind Queen Victoria.Read

Andrea Freeman launched Redana after leaving her role as design and development manager at South Shields-based Barbour

Ex-Barbour design manager launches Redana scarf label Jan 04 2012

IN a time of recession, leaving a secure job to set up on your own is a daunting task for anyone.Read

Rosie Foster who has Turner syndrome

Every day is a celebration for family of Rosie Foster Jan 03 2012

FIVE years ago, expectant couple Chris and Louise Foster were faced with every parent’s worst nightmare.Read

Paul Heslop

True crimes a guilty pleasure for Paul Heslop Jan 02 2012

AFTER 30 years on the frontline, former police detective Paul Heslop hung up his boots.Read

Lalage Bosanquet

Lalage Bosanquet on the future of Rock Hall School Dec 28 2011

WITH her unusual name that means babbling or laughing in Ancient Greek, Lalage Bosanquet seemed destined to spend her life keeping children happy.Read

John Grundy who has a CD out which takes people on tours of Northumberland

John Grundy voices unique audio drive tour of Northumberland Dec 27 2011

IF VETERAN North East broadcaster John Grundy should ever find himself out of a job (an unlikely scenario) he should seriously consider a new career in childcare.Read

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