Author: Peter Barron

Darlington Building Society welcomes temporary relief on stamp duty

A NORTH-EAST building society has welcomed today’s announcement by Chancellor Rishi Sunak of a...

Chorister sings praises of hospice that ‘gave him his wife back’

A TALENTED pensioner has vowed to go on supporting dedicated staff at a North-East charity after...

Charity pledges to protect frontline services despite planning to cut costs due to pandemic

A CHARITY has issued a reassurance that its frontline services will continue as normal despite...

Dad pledges to run 100 miles in month for autism charity

A North East dad has pledged to run 100 miles in a month to support a charity caring for autistic...

North-East businesses pledge pedal power to support autism charity

NORTH-EAST businesses are backing a sponsored cycle ride in aid of charity that helps families...

Four-year-old Theo is the good books after raising money for charity

A NORTH-EAST youngster is channelling his passion for reading into fundraising for two vital...

Darlington artist shows her gratitude to bus drivers with window gallery

AN AMATEUR artist has been praised for turning the windows of her home into a miniature art...

Racing against the clock to avoid being driven out of business by the pandemic

Companies worldwide face huge challenges due to coronavirus. PETER BARRON talks to one successful...

Supporting the NHS and adapting to new challenges

Continuing the series of monthly updates from the Chief Executive of Butterwick Hospice Care,...

Author keeps families entertained with online storytelling during lockdown

A NORTH-EAST author is appearing regularly online to help families make the most of the lockdown...

Motor dealer praised for supporting the NHS and vulnerable people during coronavirus crisis

ONE of the North-East’s longest-established motor dealers has been praised for its role in...

Workforce praised for “amazing” effort to manufacture beds for coronavirus hospital

A NORTH-EAST company has produced a “Herculean effort” to meet an emergency order to manufacture...

Hannah supports NHS by climbing Ben Nevis – up the stairs at home

SPORTS-MAD Hannah Marshall has stepped up to the challenge for the NHS by climbing the equivalent...

School newspaper presses ahead despite lockdown

A TEAM of dedicated young North-East journalists have overcome their school’s closure to publish...

Easter Bunny delivers 15,000 chocolate eggs across Darlington thanks to charity iniative

THE Easter Bunny was especially busy in one North-East town with 15,000 chocolate eggs being...

Company increases hand sanitiser production but further growth thwarted by lack of raw materials

A North-East company is calling for Government action over problems surrounding the supply of raw...

Hospice warns of “devastating” impact on services as it launches urgent appeal

A NORTH-EAST hospice has launched an urgent appeal due to the impact of the coronavirus crisis....

North East musician launches new single with a flavour of Nashville

SINGER songwriter Hayley McKay has announced the release of her latest single.The North-East...

Band postpones 150th anniversary concert

AN award-winning North-East brass band has postponed a celebration concert marking its 150th...

Prostate cancer screening event cancelled due to coronavirus

AN event aimed at testing hundreds of men for prostate cancer has had to be postponed because of...

Charity praised as a “shining example” as MP opens school for autistic children in North-East

AN MP has praised a North-East charity for setting the national agenda for the care of autistic...

Live music venue celebrates Arts Council grant

A REGIONAL music and arts hub is celebrating after being awarded a grant to upgrade its...

Shoe entrepreneur vows to shine despite failing to win investment on Dragon’s Den

A COUNTY Durham entrepreneur has vowed to bounce back after his bid for investment was rejected on...

Obstacle course challenge in aid of hospice

A POPULAR charity obstacle run raising money for a vital North-East charity will move to an...

Charity volunteer steps into a new role after 12 years

A long-serving volunteer has spoken of his pride after being offered a job with the charity that...

Baking pupils rise to the occasion in aid of the elderly

YOUNGSTERS at a North-East school have demonstrated their baking skills after teachers asked how...

Appeal for volunteers as historic estate builds on success by opening on Sundays

A NORTH-EAST cultural attraction is to build on the momentum of record-breaking attendances by...

New school will help autistic children fulfil their potential

A SPECIALIST school dedicated to helping autistic children in the North-East to achieve their full...

Debbie’s Diary: Hospice chief executive announces new partnership with charity

Continuing the series of monthly updates from the Chief Executive of Butterwick Hospice Care,...

A kiss for luck from Shirley to launch hospice fundraiser

STRICTLY Come Dancing’s head judge Shirley Ballas has helped to launch a North-East hospice’s...

Darlington Volunteering Fair described as “the best yet”

AN EVENT aimed at showcasing the work of voluntary organisations in the Darlington area has been...

Holiday bonus for hospice

A NORTH-EAST hospice is celebrating an unexpected windfall after a local travel agency auctioned...

To boldly glow…hospice walk will light the way

A NORTH-EAST hospice has announced a new look for one of its most popular annual events that’s...

Search begins for the stars of Darlington

THE countdown has begun to one of the most prestigious nights in Darlington’s calendar as the...

Another record-breaking year for Ushaw

A CULTURAL centre with a fascinating history is celebrating record-breaking attendances for the...

Winter exhibition showcases artists in new creative hub

AN INAUGURAL exhibition, showcasing artists who have formed one of the most important creative...

Church service to remember sacrifice of hospice founder

A NORTH-EAST hospice is staging a thanksgiving service to reflect on the work of its inspirational...

Hospice patients beat the spots off Boro players at dominoes

PATIENTS at a North-East hospice got an early Christmas treat when Middlesbrough FC players...

Pupils take part in mock election

STUDENTS at a North-East school joined millions in voting by staging their own polls alongside the...

New programme to help school stars reach their full potential

A NORTH-EAST School has recognised the “best of the best” by launching a programme to help their...

Historic centre lights up in County Durham as Christmas tree festival begins

MORE than 160 Christmas trees and a living advent calendar have gone on display at an acclaimed...

And all that Daz…launderette gets in tune with historic venue for unique music partnership

ONE of Britain’s most unlikely musical collaborations is about to be launched between a monumental...

Farm becomes Santa’s grotto for charity’s best ever Christmas market

FESTIVE shoppers flocked to a County Durham farm to give a charity its busiest ever Christmas...

Artists branch out for Christmas

DOZENS of North-East artists and community groups are preparing for a popular annual Christmas...

High fives all round for young athletes

YOUNG athletes from a North-East school dominated the competition at a town-wide cross country...

Great prizes up for grabs in Christmas giveaway to raise funds for hospice

BUSINESSES are joining forces to support a North-East hospice by donating an array of gifts to a...

Students cast their vote to commemorate world war heroes

STUDENTS at a Darlington school have been getting a taste of politics as part of a national...

Baby hedgehogs find new home with autism charity

A NORTH-EAST farm dedicated to helping autistic adults learn new skills has become home to some...

Singers invited to explore historic venue

SINGERS of all abilities are being invited to hone their vocal skills while exploring the...

Bella, 12, on the road to motor racing stardom

BELLA FRANKLIN is a girl determined to be in the fast lane to motorsport glory. At the age of 12...

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