Body found in desperate hunt for Channel 4 star, 50, who vanished 24 hours ago

Police said a body found has been found in the search for Channel 4 star Katherine Watson - we'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

A body found has been found in the search for Channel 4 star Katherine Watson after she disappeared yesterday.

The 50-year-old ex-army officer, often known as Katie, who appeared in the TV series Geordie Hospital, was last seen in the Newcastle area on early Thursday afternoon.

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