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Gavin Bestford with NEAS patron Pam Royle at the recent Walk For Autism in Sunderland

From the Editor's Chair

How a North-East dad transformed the lives of countless autistic children

Joan Lawrence lights a a candle inside Claudia's empty house

Joan Lawrence lights a a candle inside Claudia's empty house

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Inside Claudia Lawrence's house ahead of the 14th anniversary of her disappearance

Peter and Suzanna Bulmer outside The Waterhouse Kitchen

Peter and Suzanna Bulmer outside The Waterhouse Kitchen

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A last breakfast before one of Darlington's best-loved cafes closes

Vanessa Hilton on the way to her allotment, in Darlington, on her new tricycle

Vanessa Hilton on the way to her allotment, in Darlington, on her new tricycle

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New lease of life for Darlington teacher who has to spend her life lying flat

Handlers Mike Needham, foreground, and Tim Cain, with (left to right): Ian Wharton, Ron Allan, Deb Southwell, Alan Hinkes, Austen Floyd, Sam De Belle, and Helen Cain – relaxing at The George and Dragon, in Hudswell

Handlers Mike Needham, foreground, and Tim Cain, with (left to right): Ian Wharton, Ron Allan, Deb Southwell, Alan Hinkes, Austen Floyd, Sam De Belle, and Helen Cain – relaxing at The George and Dragon, in Hudswell

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Saluting the dogsbodies: a night with the unsung heroes of mountain search and rescue

The Guru team of Beryl Hankin, Colin Harrison and Tony Smith. Picture: PETER BARRON

The Guru team of Beryl Hankin, Colin Harrison and Tony Smith. Picture: PETER BARRON

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Legendary Darlington shop to close after 51 years as a town treasure

Ruth Fox, chief executive of Footprints in the Community, against the backdrop of the sands at Redcar

Ruth Fox, chief executive of Footprints in the Community, against the backdrop of the sands at Redcar

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The grandma behind the charity helping thousands through the cost-of-living crisis

Clockwise from top left: Juliet Sanders, Beryl Hankin, Keith Wilson, Tristan Anderson, Viv Pow, Tracy Kirk, and Philip Boyle

Clockwise from top left: Juliet Sanders, Beryl Hankin, Keith Wilson, Tristan Anderson, Viv Pow, Tracy Kirk, and Philip Boyle

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The Magnificent Seven – local heroes who have inspired us in 2022

Viktoriia Nosatova, with her mother, Nataliya, and grandmother, Galyna

Viktoriia Nosatova, with her mother, Nataliya, and grandmother, Galyna

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How three generations from a Ukrainian family found refuge on Teesside

Another day on the settee, at home in Darlington, for Vanessa Hilton

Another day on the settee, at home in Darlington, for Vanessa Hilton

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Meet the woman who has to spend her life lying flat

Oksana Syzemko and husband Nigel Scott with the signed flag they plan to take to soldiers on the frontline of the fighting in Ukraine: Picture Peter Barron

Oksana Syzemko and husband Nigel Scott with the signed flag they plan to take to soldiers on the frontline of the fighting in Ukraine: Picture Peter Barron

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From Darlington with love

Having my free PSA test courtesy of Darlington Lions Club. Picture: Chris Barron

Having my free PSA test courtesy of Darlington Lions Club. Picture: Chris Barron

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On course to save lives

Mary Mackin, first player on the left in the front row, with the Smith's Dock Women's Team, at South Bank, in 1918

Mary Mackin, first player on the left in the front row, with the Smith's Dock Women's Team, at South Bank, in 1918

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Goalden Girls - the stark contrast that shows how far women's football has come

Liz Atkinson, left, and Tina Oxley - The Fairy Bikers. Picture: Peter Barron

Liz Atkinson, left, and Tina Oxley - The Fairy Bikers. Picture: Peter Barron

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Ladies of leather - the menopausal women who motorbiked across America

Left to right: brother, Paul; granddaughter, Chloe; and son, Jack in the Pearly King (and Queen) costume.

Left to right: brother, Paul; granddaughter, Chloe; and son, Jack in the Pearly King (and Queen) costume.

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A stitch in time - the Pearly King costume that served three generations

Young carer Jess Nortcott, 15, who devotes much of her life to looking after her disabled mother in Middlesbrough. Picture: Peter Barron

Young carer Jess Nortcott, 15, who devotes much of her life to looking after her disabled mother in Middlesbrough. Picture: Peter Barron

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The North-East charity helping children through the daily challenges of being young carers

Welcome aboard...Stu Ellerton, in the cockpIt of the Boeing 737-800. Picture: Peter Barron

Welcome aboard...Stu Ellerton, in the cockpIt of the Boeing 737-800. Picture: Peter Barron

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Meet the Darlington drummer who is 'flying' customers all over the world

John 'Jack' Appleton after receiving his lifetime of achievement award at the Darlington Sports Winners Grand Final. Picture: Peter Barron

John 'Jack' Appleton after receiving his lifetime of achievement award at the Darlington Sports Winners Grand Final. Picture: Peter Barron

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Tributes to Darlington's Citizen of the Year who dies at 95

Phil Masters coaching junior member Olivia Hall, 12, as she hits a clay at Marne Clay Shooting Club. Picture: Chris Barron

Phil Masters coaching junior member Olivia Hall, 12, as she hits a clay at Marne Clay Shooting Club. Picture: Chris Barron

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Bang on target! Shooting club official completes £100,000 charity appeal – after his death from cancer

A previous parkrun inside Kirklevington Grange Prison, on the outskirts of Yarm.

A previous parkrun inside Kirklevington Grange Prison, on the outskirts of Yarm.

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Time well spent – joining in the parkrun inside a North-East prison