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Catterick Major retrains as primary school teacher

YOU wouldn’t want to misbehave in this teacher’s lessons. More used to screaming ‘atten-shun’ at young Army recruits, Major Lawrence Crabb is no stranger to discipline. Read

Co Durham man who landed a dream post in USA

SHAUN Stephenson is proof you really can turn a favourite hobby into a dream job. Born and bred in Chester-le-Street, County Durham, Shaun’s now living the high-life across the pond in San Francisco, where he works on blockbuster movies and computer games.Read

Dan Zelcs up for Oscar for Harry Potter special effects

HE brought Voldemort to his knees and is taking Hollywood by storm with his computer wizardry.Read

Expert says too much technology is an issue

CHILDREN who spend more time with gadgets than their parents risk a future of unemployment, poor health and crime, a North education boss has warned.Read

Schools say "bah humbug!" to new rules on Santa

SITTING on Father Christmas’ knee to tell him your gift wish list is one of the fondest memories many people have of their childhood.Read

North beauties make top 10 of sexiest woman competition

THESE two North stunners have made it in the top 10 of a national competition.Read

North East's poorest loose out on university aid

THE North is missing out on millions of pounds of education cash after a scheme was scrapped.Read

North graduate has magic time working on Harry Potter film

NORTH graduate Sammy Wu was hooked on the Harry Potter blockbuster films when they first hit our screens 10 years ago.Read

Manor College headteacher retires after transforming school

A SUPER Sir is bowing out after transforming a struggling school and changing the fortunes of thousands of North youngsters.Read

North students’ go-kart takes podium position

AN electric go-kart built by North engineering students has powered to a podium position at a top US motoring event.Read

Alnwick Castle expects visitor increase after final Harry Potter film released

THIS summer may spell the end for the blockbusting Harry Potter movies hitting our screens.Read

Macmillan Academy teacher Emma Griffiths bought booze for pupils

A NORTH teacher has been given a slap on the wrists for buying booze for her pupils during a school trip abroad.Read

Duo power up for kart race

TWO North students are on track to build an electric go-kart that will reach a hair-raising 100mph.Read

Unqualified staff teach North East children

HUNDREDS of staff in North classrooms are teaching our children without the right qualifications, the Sunday Sun can reveal.Read

Students land key role in Munich disaster film

THE story of one of football’s biggest tragedies is being brought to life with the help of some North students.Read

North students trained to spot terror suspects

THESE North photography students are being trained to help police spot potential terror suspects in the region.Read

North graduate set to join Pixar Animation

A CARTOON talent from the North has scooped his dream job working for Pixar.Read

Student’s paintings set to be hung on rail platform

IMAGES from a talented North artist will be viewed by thousands of commuters after they were plastered on a platform. Read

Retired headteacher's book of classroom blunders

"NOW I have left my childhood, I am looking forward to my adultery . . ." This is just one of the many funny things to have been said in the classroom that has now been brought to light by a retired North headteacher.Read

£2.2m design college that is state of the art

WORK is underway on a £2.2m redevelopment plan to create a cutting edge art and design college in the heart of the North.Read

Author Profile

Nicola Weatherall has been our Education Reporter since December 2005. It's her role to cover news stories for any educational setting, from nurseries to adult learning centres, as well as to write features for the weekly Top Class supplement. She also coordinates the coverage for the annual Young Achiever Awards, which celebrates the hard work and determination of young people across the North East.