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Family tells of Steve Harmison's depression fight

TOP North cricketer Steve Harmison’s family have praised his “bravery” in facing his demons.Read

North artist's work hangs in office of the CIA

NOT many North folk can claim to have been on assignment for the CIA. But artist Keith Woodcock, though not a US spy, has worked for the world’s most famous intelligence agency. Read

Raoul Moat's dad in legal move against coroner

THE Government’s courts watchdog is probing allegations of misconduct made against the coroner in the Raoul Moat inquest.Read

Umpire Michael Gough named Cricketing Umpire of the Year

HE was one of Michael Owen’s training mates, but all-round sportsman Michael Gough swapped the football field for the cricket crease.Read

Sunday Sun readers help fund vital helicopter

HERE it is, folks, the third lifesaving helicopter you have helped to buy.Read

Police dossier gives reasons Angus Moat not allowed to speak to brother

POLICE chiefs compiled a dossier of 30 reasons why Raoul Moat’s brother should be prevented from speaking to the gunman during the final siege.Read

Ex-Cleveland police officer launches race claim

A NORTH police force is defending a race victimisation damages claim launched by a former officer.Read

North surgeon left questioning his skill after scandal

AN eminent North surgeon has revealed how he questioned his career over an international hip replacement scandal.Read

Ex-Midddlesbrough stars back Bryan Robson

FORMER North football colleagues of controversy-hit Bryan Robson have backed him to come through his TV sting ordeal.Read

Ex-pat's hip replacement legal battle gains pace

A RETIRED ex-pat’s legal battle against a medical giant over a faulty hip replacement prosthesis is gaining momentum as more victims join a bid for damages.Read

Experiment will highlight dangers of isolation

FOR a week he’ll be in solitary confinement as a prisoner in his own home.Read

Transexual ejected from Newcastle pub for using women's toilets

A TRANSSEXUAL has demanded an apology after she was ejected from a North pub for trying to use the ladies’ toilets.Read

North woman sues over DePuy ASR hip op

A RETIRED ex-pat is leading a European legal battle against a medical giant over a string of problem hip replacement operations.Read

Widow demands action over tourist attacks

THE widow of a North tourist killed in Portugal has told how a recent copycat crime brought her pain flooding back.Read

Bob Moncur and Gary Rowell axed from Real Radio

BOB Moncur and Gary Rowell have been taken off-air after Real Radio were hit by a cost hike for live commentaryRead

Man killed in quad bike accident in Deckham, Gateshead

A MAN has been killed in a horrific quad bike accident on a busy North East road.Read

Laser aimed at Northumbria Police helicopter

POLICE have issued a safety warning after a laser was aimed at the force helicopter.Read

Russell Crowe meets Sir John Hall

HOLLYWOOD superstar Russell Crowe continued his unlikely trip North yesterday with a trip to see Sir John Hall.Read

Tourism fears over Algarve attacks

IT has become the holiday resort famous for sun, sea . . . and sickening attacks.Read

Freddie Flintoff heading North for golf contest

STARS of soccer and cricket will converge at a North golf course to test their skills with balls of a different kind.Read

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Alastair Craig has been a senior reporter with ncjMedia since May 2007. He previously worked for the Morpeth Herald in Northumberland.