People are taking photos all the time and you, our readers and surfers, can become part of our news gathering team by sending us photographs – it could be a newsworthy event you see, or could be something quirky or funny.

It may be a strange sign, a lovely picture, your crazy pet or a picture of you or your family or mates celebrating something.

Send photos by email to:
newsdesk or via MMS. To do this text CHADPIC (leave a space) any other details and your name (maximum 160 characters) and attach the photograph via MMS and send to 07843 500911.

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Please note that by sending your pictures you are expressing consent they may be published by Johnston Press Ltd