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Students find alternative ways to make ends meet

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:48:14 +0000

With tuition fees and youth unemployment at a record high, students are finding alternative ways to make ends meet. Ruth Addicott talks to one student who’s made a career from selling Avon.

I do... and I do again

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:52:20 +0000

Three years ago, Sarah Pittendrigh was a desperate single mother forced to declare herself bankrupt. She tells Lucy Richardson why being made redundant was the best thing that could have happened to her and how it has led to her remarrying her ex-husband.

'It's the best thing I’ve ever done'

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:44:20 +0000

For years Faye Anderson had been desperate to give birth to a child, until a chance encounter changed her perspective. Now the proud mother of two adopted siblings, she tells Steve Pratt about her joy at giving them a home.

Along for the bride

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:43:11 +0000

A make-up artist used to making brides dazzle on their big day has been thrust into the spotlight by the women she transforms. Lucy Richardson reports.

Getting inside a bride’s mind

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:44:41 +0000

Making a bride’s dream come true is all in a day’s work for a North-East wedding dress designer as she embarks on the long journey towards her client’s big day. Rachel Meek reports.

When love lies bleeding

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:28:54 +0000

Couples who have been hit by the recession and can’t afford a divorce are turning to dating websites offering extra-marital affairs. Ruth Addicott reports.

Men, women and Mars...

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:18:05 +0000

Four decades after being inspired astronauts walking on the moon, Dr Saralyn Mark has achieved many of her ambitions. Health Editor Barry Nelson met the distinguished American doctor on a visit to the region.

Tweet success as Dragon backs crafts company

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:58:47 +0000

A budding entrepreneur is tapping into the global market for crafts with the support of a TV Dragon. Rachel Meek reports.

What heifer next?

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:23:38 +0000

Famous for her cow prints, artist Caroline Shotton talks to Ruth Addicott about her forthcoming exhibition in Harrogate.

Meeting the voiceless women of Pakistan

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 14:15:31 +0000

In the wake of devastating floods, aid worker Amy Waddell, from Middleton-in-Teesdale, meets the voiceless women of Pakistan.