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From crumbly oatcakes to smoked Craster kipper, there has always been good eating in the North East. Local Food Hero regional scout, Brian Turner, gives us his top three local dishes. You can also meet the five Local Food Hero 2008 regional finalists who impressed this year's judges with their high-quality produce.

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Who are the other Local Food Heroes who nearly made the cut?

Brian Turner gives us a fail-safe recipe for beautiful, light Yorkies

Brian Turner sizzles up crisp battered fishcakes with big golden chips and zingy mint peas in this fabulous Yorkshire-style fish supper