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Jeanne Beker's DNA. As her legions of fans well know, the Fashion Television icon and mom of two - whose parents were both Holocaust survivors – counts her blessings more than most. MORE: How Michael Bublé found joy in singing again with new album HigherAnd so, when she was recently diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 70, rather than go into hiding, Jeanne set about finding the joy. With her signature positivity, she took to social media to share every aspect of her "new normal," from Friday chemo sessions to Saturday morning trips to the farmer's market near the Northumberland County retreat she shares with her partner, Iain MacInnes, and their dog, Gus. WATCH: Shannen Doherty opens up about having stage four cancerJeanne's older daughter, Becky, an artist, lives nearby, while musician Joey drove from the Yukon to be her mom as she embarked on a 12-part course of chemotherapy (she will have surgery to remove the tumour, which has already shrunk, this fall).A post shared by Jeanne Beker (@thejeannebeker)Jeanne's daughters have been right by her side during her chemotherapy Jeanne's ability to find the light in dark times, and her determination to help others in the process, made her the perfect person to kick off our new series, Women Who Inspire. MORE: Olivia Newton-John recalls terrifying moment she was diagnosed with breast cancerRELATED: Country music icon Toby Keith's fans pray for him amid cancer diagnosisJeanne Beker: I just went for my routine mammogram.

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A teenager who died in a Northumbria river yesterday has been named by police, as his family issue a heartfelt tribute to the youngster.

A tennager's body has been found following an extensive search by the force's marine unit, according to Northumbria Police.

One of Channel 4's most popular programmes, house-hunting show Location, Location, Location headed to Newcastle and Northumberland for its latest episode - and revealed Kirstie Allsopp's bizarre hatred for a common household object.

A walk on the beach can be just as much of a special treat for dogs as it is for their owners. But, some new rules are coming into place which will see dog owners receive a fine of up to £1,000 in court for taking their four-legged friends on a sandy stroll.

A Ukrainian family is trapped in a war-torn country after a "ridiculous" bureaucratic delay means they can't reach the safe haven they have been offered in Northumberland.

A warning for ice has been issued across Falkirk just days after the district basked in 18C sunshine.

A vile pet owner has avoided a ban from keeping animals despite repeatedly kicking her dogs and pushing their heads to the concrete ground.

A mum claimed there's "one rule for politicians and another rule for the public" after bailiffs turned up at her home over an unpaid lockdown fine.

Police are searching for a missing man last seen in the Scottish Borders as concern grows for his welfare.

BBC2 series This Farming Life complained about her husband riding a quad bike with their two-year-old son on his lap.Emma posted a candid message on her story in view of her 33,800 followers.In the picture you could see a police van on her property, with the presenter captioning the image: "So nice to have a visit from the police."Someone kindly made an anonymous complaint about us having Len with us on the quad during the show."Makes you feel a bit horrible inside."(sic)She then posted the footage of her firefighter spouse Ewan and their only child on the quad bike, with both wearing helmets for safety.Emma recently relocated with her family from the National Trust farm Fallowes in Northumberland to the Isle of Bute.Speaking to FEMAIL,

An Amazon shopper was left stunned when a small pack of vitamins he ordered was delivered in a box the size of a TV.

Love Island hunk Brad McClelland has caught the eye of beauty Faye Winter and the pair are officially in a couple. But when he is not sunning himself in the villa, Brad, 25, who has been single for two years, lives with his 76 year old Nanna in Northumberland.

Love Island’s Brad McClelland, 25 has revealed that his grandmother, with whom he shares a home in Northumberland, has no idea that her grandson might have sex on TV. Her favourite shows are Emmerdale, Coronation Street and EastEnders and she’s never seen an episode of Love Island.

A teacher who took some pupils to a strip club while he was drunk on a school trip overseas has been banned from teaching for three years.

The Animals guitarist Hilton Valentine has died aged 77.

Boris Johnson has said that a no-deal Brexit is now "very, very likely" as hopes of an EU trade deal fade.

Jack Charlton’s wife puts a reassuring hand on his shoulder as dementia reduced the football giant to a shadow of his former self.

A heartbroken boyfriend paid tribute to his 'soulmate' teacher who died just one month after she was diagnosed with brain cancer.

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