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North sex offenders uncovered under Sarah’s Law

SUSPICIOUS parents and carers have helped to unveil 45 sex offenders in the North under new laws.Read

Lawyer forced to abandon mammoth challenge

SHE set out to break a record for women and push her body to the limit . . . but just 80 miles into her mammoth challenge, Katherine Hay-Heddle was forced to pull out.Read

Bombs, drugs, sex: Past of would-be North teachers

POSSESSING explosives, being drunk while in charge of a child, death by reckless driving and indecent assault on a girl . . these are just some of the serious criminal convictions would-be teachers in the North have under their belt.Read

Blyth man's bike challenge after rugby pitch collapse

STAGGERING off the side of the rugby pitch mid-game, Scott Robinson had no idea the pains in his legs signaled he was in the middle of having a heart attack.Read

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Pair found dead in car at Co Durham golf club

MYSTERY surrounds the death of a man and a woman who were found with gunshot wounds to the head.Read

Comic Lee Ridley meets hero Alan Pardew at event

NEWCASTLE’S defeat at the hands of Wigan was no laughing matter yesterday. So it was just was well that boss Alan Pardew got some gags in beforehand. Read

North TA medics' emotional return from Afghanistan

EMOTIONS ran high as families embraced loved ones from a North TA unit returning from tour in Afghanistan.Read

Jesmond pub boss's fury after attacker receives caution

WHEN the mystery punter who inflicted horrific injuries on Keith Gibbon walked away with a mere caution, the publican was disgusted.Read

North grandmother remembers great great uncle who perished in 1912 disaster

FAMILIES of 1,500 people who perished when the Titanic sank will, today, on the 100th anniversary of the disaster, remember their descendants.Read

The crazy calls made to North police

FROM vampire chases and alien attacks, to UFO and zombie sightings... these are just some of the spooky calls taken by North police forces.Read

Ormesby bobsleigh hero's dash home for baby birth

BOBSLEIGH hopeful John Baines put his dreams of glory on hold to rush home for the birth of his first child.Read

Poker player Ben Jenkins chips in with tips

PROFESSIONAL poker player Ben Jenkins usually keeps his cards close to his chest.Read

Durham model lucky to be alive after 32ft plunge

NORTH stunner Amy Gadd was set to conquer the modelling world gracing magazine covers across the country – but a freak accident has put her glamour career in jeopardy.Read

Joe McElderry shares joy with Little Mix pal Jade

FORMER X Factor champ Joe McElderry has been sharing his wisdom with one of the Little Mix girls.Read

Lawyer running 58 miles every day for 16 days

SHE is used to pushing her mind to the limit every day as a top corporate lawyer, but now Katherine Hay-Heddle is set to test what her body can do in the ultimate run.Read

New years eve in Newcastle

North East revellers toast the New Year in style

THOUSANDS of revellers across the North came together to ring in 2012 in spectacular style last night. Read

Blue Peter star gets on her bike for challenge

BLUE Peter presenter Helen Skelton is making final preparations for a daredevil world record attempt.Read

Reality TV star Amy Childs lands in Newcastle

STUNNING Amy Childs could be set to bring her own brand of beauty tips to the North.Read

Arctic Convoys veteran slams minister

A NORTH veteran has branded comments by a Tory MP - saying Arctic Convoy heroes should not be given medals - as "disgusting".Read

Former Redcar crook pens book on his experiences

HIS time behind bars left a lasting impression on David Honeywell. But now the 48-year-old from Redcar, Teesside, has penned his experiences in a book.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.