The Northern Echo | Features Editing

Dancing’s class act

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:37:51 +0000

Anna Kennedy was just another mother worried about her son at school when she received devastating news that changed her life, and hundreds of others, forever. Chris Webber speaks to one of Britain’s most inspirational mums.

My letter from Mrs Churchill

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:28:57 +0000

Joy Townsend was six years old when war broke out in 1939 and she was evacuated to Barnard Castle. Ruth Addicott listens to her story.

‘I’m done with management, now plumbing’s my life’

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 12:13:52 +0000

As a leading academic says white collar workers are doomed and the only way to enjoy a secure, rewarding career is to learn a manual trade, Ruth Campbell talks to a former jet-setting senior manager who has retrained as a plumber.

Artist with the X-factor

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 18:08:44 +0100

As the first person to win the New Lights Arts Prize, Northumbria arts graduate Nat Quinn is considered one of the most exceptional young artists in the North. Ruth Addicott talks to him about his inspirations.

Marchers deserve to be heard

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:09:59 +0100

"THEY are not fit to walk in the footsteps of the Jarrow marchers. If this is their level of commitment, no wonder they can’t find a job. It must have been a big shock having to get up in the morning rather than watch Jeremy Kyle.”

The light fantastic

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:52:27 +0100

The historic city of York with be bathed in a spectacular light show later this month. Steve Pratt finds out more.

Life and crimes

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 10:57:19 +0100

Second of a six-part reprise of 46 years in journalism, Mike Amos recalls how he was nearly locked up for stealing ten shillings from the gas meter.

Tales of the Black Hand gang

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 15:39:46 +0100

In the first of a six-part reprise of 46 years in the inky trade, Mike Amos – who is retiring on Friday – recalls early days with strings attached.

The day my son almost died

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:26:57 +0100

As summer comes to an end, Ruth Campbell describes how a perfect day on the beach almost turned to tragedy as her 12-year-old son was swept out to sea near Robin Hood’s Bay.

Lou’s honest living

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:23:45 +0100

Inspired by the ‘simple life’ of a bygone era, Darlington artist Lou Harris is attracting a growing number of fans.