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The Queen visits Washington School
The Queen visits Washington School
During the Queen's visit to the north-east of England, she visited the pupils of Washington School in their cookery class.


Hazel Theobald Reunited with lost golden medal
Hazel from Southwick in Sunderland has been reunited with a golden medal from 1918 that she lost on a trip out.

RNLI Lifeboat Rescued family's plea for funding
A family that have been rescued by the RNLI want to show appreciation by helping to raise money for the charity.


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Divers find gifts for a former Bishop in the Wear
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Grace gives back to those who helped her through illness
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Lobsters lurk all around the UK's coastline

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