YOUNG journalists are hoping to make the news after taking part in a national competition.

A group of about 30 year ten students from Northallerton College were given a taste of life in the media spotlight as they worked to hit a crucial deadline in the contest, run by the Times Educational Supplement, to find the best student newspaper.

They had to report, write and design a newspaper in less than seven hours including news, sport and features.

Teacher Nick Watkins said: "The students were really enthusiastic about their task and have really enjoyed the experience.

"They'll have to wait a couple of weeks to find out how they have done.

"It's been nice for them to work with like-minded people and they all really got stuck in to the challenge."

Jamie Williams, 15, of Great Langton, was one of a four-person team in charge of editing the paper.

"It has been hard work but we got there in the end," he said.

"We have included college items as well as international news.

"It has certainly raised my understanding of what journalists have to do."