Columnists: Hannah Chapman
Hannah Chapman: Sport solves the problem of being all Brexited out
5:00am Saturday 24th November 2018
I FIND myself in a similar state to that experienced by Chris Lloyd in Friday’s column – feeling like I should write a hard hitting piece about one of the many pressing issues of our time. But while Chris was distracted by the story of a woman killed by shampoo fumes in 1909, I am simply unable to find the energy to wade into anything too serious.
Hannah Chapman: Time for Donald Trump to wind his (brass) neck in
4:00am Sunday 28th October 2018
DONALD TRUMP probably attracts more column inches than he deserves, but this week, I feel compelled to throw in my two penneth on his latest behaviour. For a man who has a neck with more brass in than you would find at the average brass band convention, even he has surpassed himself.
Hannah Chapman: Has health and safety gone mad? Er, no
5:00am Saturday 20th October 2018
TWO big health and safety stories have made the front of The Northern Echo over the last few weeks – the complete closure of roads in Yarm for the town fair because of terrorism concerns, and potential changes to the Santa Tours in Newton Aycliffe over fears the event was in breach of traffic regulations. Both led to the usual “health and safety gone mad” accusations being thrown at organisers.
Hannah Chapman: Medicinal cannabis ruling will ease burden on desperate families
5:00am Saturday 13th October 2018
THE decision to allow doctors to prescribe medicinal cannabis to patients has been described as momentous by campaigners. It is also a long time overdue.
Hannah Chapman: What a week for women pioneers
4:57am Saturday 6th October 2018
WHAT a week it has been for us women. Not only was Zoe Ball revealed as the first female host of the Radio 2 breakfast show, but Jodie Whittaker, the cover star of today’s Weekend magazine, will take over as the 13th incarnation of Dr Who tomorrow – the first female in the role in the show’s 55-year history.
Hannah Chapman: A country mouse with town pride
5:00am Saturday 29th September 2018
I OFTEN get roundly mocked by my colleagues in The Northern Echo newsroom for my country mouse mentality. I live on a farm in a tiny village, and the nearest town, Northallerton, seems like a metropolis in comparison. Whenever I’m through on a market day, it’s so busy I’m soon desperate to scuttle back to the countryside, away from the hustle and bustle.
Hannah Chapman: Reporters run a risk on a daily basis
5:00am Saturday 22nd September 2018
THE death of Albert Dryden last Saturday at the age of 78, just over 27 years after he murdered planning officer Harry Collinson and injured two others – a police officer and a TV reporter – brought up a lot of memories for those who were there that day, and those who were back in the newsroom.
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Hannah Chapman
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Chris Lloyd
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Harry Mead
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Julia Breen
Anti-injustice, pro-equality, sometimes ragey.
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Regular ruminations of a 30-something reporter from Teesside.
Ben Houchen
Monthly column from Tees Valley Mayor, Ben Houchen.
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Durham Constabulary Chief Constable Mike Barton's monthly column on policing.
