Dave Stopher, Author at North East Connected

Truly Tempting Masterclasses

Budding chocolatier’s, both young and young at heart, can enjoy a taste bud-tingling masterclass at one of the region’s biggest food festivals next month.

Students raise hundreds of pounds for charity

STUDENTS and staff ran, bounced and tugged their way to glory as a North Yorkshire school responded to the needs of a national charity.

Get hitched in the heart of Newcastle

A stylish city centre bar is providing a quirky alternative venue for weddings with three unique packages.

Top 50 northern tech firm Scott Logic expands its software internship

Newcastle-based bespoke software development consultancy Scott Logic has this week announced the expansion of its popular internship, offering students the opportunity to sample a different career within the field.

Triple bid for glory

The triple bid for glory is on as Durham, Chester-le-Street and Stanley are set to blossom in this year’s Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Northumbria in Bloom competition.

Students win prestigious technology competition

STUDENTS are engineering a bright future after winning a prestigious technology challenge.

Red House youngsters get the green message thanks to J&B Recycling

PUPILS from a Teesside school were given some tips on how to dispose of their waste responsibly during a trip to one of the region’s biggest recycling firms.

Stockton-On-Tees’ Open Spaces Survey Is Under Way

RESIDENTS across Stockton-on-Tees are invited to take part in a consultation about the Borough’s open spaces.

Highlighting the importance of dementia friendly swimming

An 86-year-old woman from Chester-le-Street has told how dementia friendly swimming sessions have proved a lifeline.

MEGA Motion mid-term music fun

Pupils from Sedgefield Primary School were DJs for a day as a reward for being the sustainable travel stars of the winter term.

Website Launched To Celebrate Greatest Ever North East Sportsman

A new website has been launched to celebrate Harry Clasper, the Geordie rower who led a team from Tyneside to win the World Championship in 1845 and whose training methods and boat innovations put the North East at the centre of the aquatics world for the next 25 years.

Cygnet Law supports local community with 500 hours of free legal advice

Redcar-based Cygnet Law has demonstrated its commitment to supporting the local community by providing more than 500 hours of free legal advice in the last year.

BT Recruitment Plans in South Tyneside Move Up a Gear

BT is holding two open days at its state-of-the-art building on Harton Quay in South Shields, as part of plans to recruit around 50 new staff and boost customer service.

Charlotte nails national beauty competition

Talented nail artist Charlotte Vizor has designs on a beauty therapy career after winning a national industry competition.

Community Helpers

SIX VOLUNTEERS FROM ACROSS the community in the west of the city have come forward to help their friends and neighbours.

Mayoral candidate: Combined Authority leaders should ignore vested interests

Following the North East Combined Authority delaying its decision on the North East Devolution Deal, LEP board member and Mayoral Candidate Jeremy Middleton has called on Combined Authority leaders to ignore vested interests go ahead with the deal.

Tim Healy invites you to comedy workshop SUNDAY 3 APRIL Newcastle

Geordie actor and Auf Wiedersehen Pet star Tim Healy is urging comedy writers to get involved with Sketch for Sammy 2016, which begins with a public talk on Sunday, April 3.

Tuk Tuk challenge for Newcastle speedway stars

Two former Newcastle speedway stars are going on the ride of their lives to help a cause close to their hearts.

New head office is a perfect fit for shoe retailer Charles Clinkard

WORK is now complete at Teesside family retailer Charles Clinkard’s new £3m head office and warehouse.

Music school hits right note for Kynren

A TEES VALLEY music hub has tuned into one of the world’s newest must-see tourist attractions by donating instruments to be used in the production.

Steam and Cream

THE MAYOR OF SUNDERLAND celebrated improved access to one of the city’s historic landmarks with a nice cup of coffee.

Alnwick pet firm expands as giant store builds over the road

Caroline O’Neil, who runs, pet and equestrian supplier Mannings of Alnwick on the Willowtree Industrial Estate, is concerned about the potential effects of the increasing number of chain stores that are aiming to set up shop in the town.

Family Donate Minibus To School In Memory Of Their Daughter

The Howard family show off the new bus to Emma’s friend Jamie Lythe, his mum Karen and dad Malcolm...

BBL – The Wrap

Leicester Riders are just one win away from the top of the BBL Championship following back-to-back victories at the weekend.

Leazes Bowl roundabout improvements to start

Major works on the main route through Durham City will start on Leazes Bowl roundabout in April which will result in easier journeys in the future.

Good Ink For Good Ink

TATTOOISTS in Sunderland must meet strict hygiene standards to become part of the City Council’s accreditation registration scheme.

BBL – Results: Saturday 26 March 2016

Leicester Riders are getting stronger-and-stronger in their pursuit of the BBL Championship crown,...

21st Anniversary celebrations of park’s family woodland

A CELEBRATION is being held to mark the 21st anniversary of the first tree being planted at a family woodland within Middlesbrough’s Stewart Park.

Students praised for responding to Syria relief campaign

GENEROUS students have responded instantly to a critical call for help providing urgently needed supplies for the starving of war-ravaged Syria.

Saltburn Cliff Lift back open for the summer

THE hugely popular Saltburn Cliff Lift, one of the town’s biggest tourist attractions, is back open to the public fromFriday, April 25 at 11am.

Pupils stage fair to raise money for Queen’s garden party

ENTREPRENEURIAL students have made a cracking start to raising funds for a special royal event with an Easter fair.

Learning disability students collect easter eggs for family refuge

KIND-hearted students have egg-celled themselves after collecting a host of sweet treats for a family refuge.

Potential Developers shown prime spot in Darlington

Developers have been given a first chance to see a prime development site in Darlington.

Healthier Takeaways on the menu in Redcar and Cleveland

TAKEAWAY owners in Redcar and Cleveland are being encouraged to follow simple steps to produce healthier menu options.

Commemoration of Zeppelin Attack on Sunderland

GENERATIONS are coming together to remember those who lost their lives in the First World War Zeppelin attack on Sunderland.

BBL – Results: Friday 25 March 2016

It was another exciting evening in the BBL Championship on Friday as Leicester Riders and Sheffield Sharks pulled off comeback wins.

Lambing Live returns to the North East at Hall Hill Farm

Hall Hill Farm, the popular north east farm attraction, located near Lanchester, is again bringing ‘lambing live’ to people’s homes and helping to tell the story of the Durham countryside worldwide, after switching on the live video feed on its website to provide 24 hour live streaming of lambing time.

Author: Dave Stopher

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