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Seaton Sluice writer Richard Hardwick pens most personal book

JournalLive — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Juggling finances while raising a family

JournalLive — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Nostalgia: New Tynemouth & Cullercoats book compares past and present

JournalLive — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Crime writer Roy Lewis talks about his latest book

JournalLive — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

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

North East motorcycle enthusiasts rev up for Golden Jubilee

JournalLive — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

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

What is democracy?

JournalLive — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Charity challenge of a lifetime for North East friends

JournalLive — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Keeping the family ties

JournalLive — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT

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.

New book celebrates HMS Ark Royal's heritage

JournalLive — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

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.

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

JournalLive — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

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

Sara Huntley fashions a new life

JournalLive — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

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

Chinese New Year Celebrations in the North East

JournalLive — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 07:00:00 GMT

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.

Interview: Jill Murray, wigmaker for Legally Blonde musical

JournalLive — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

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

Lanchester couple create charity after son's bone cancer fight

JournalLive — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

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

Nostalgia: Street parties in honour of The Queen

JournalLive — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

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

Ex-Barbour design manager launches Redana scarf label

JournalLive — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

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

Every day is a celebration for family of Rosie Foster

JournalLive — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

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

True crimes a guilty pleasure for Paul Heslop

JournalLive — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 07:00:00 GMT

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

Lalage Bosanquet on the future of Rock Hall School

JournalLive — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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

John Grundy voices unique audio drive tour of Northumberland

JournalLive — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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.