Easington-born Steve Harper joined East Durham College from Easington School to study Sport. He was offered a place at Liverpool John Moore University before signing for Newcastle Utd where he then spent 20 years before the final two years of his playing career with Hull City AFC.
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Beth Trenerry
After successfully completing her Level 3 BTEC in Floristry, Beth now runs her own floristry business.