Band postpones 150th anniversary concert
AN award-winning North-East brass band has postponed a celebration concert marking its 150th birthday. Cockerton Prize Silver Band was due…
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 BBC TV show…
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 potential is to be opened…
Darlington Volunteering Fair described as “the best yet”
AN EVENT aimed at showcasing the work of voluntary organisations in the Darlington area has been described as the most…
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 opening on Sundays. Ushaw Historic House…
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 latest fundraising appeal with a kiss…
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, Debbie Jones… WELCOME to the latest…
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 they would like to help their…
Athletics legend motivates staff at North-East building society
LEGENDARY athlete Steve Cram has inspired staff at a North-East building society with a speech about how lessons from sporting…
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 cultural centre and a tiny…
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 initiative being run…
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 Christmas fundraising draw.…
Artists branch out for Christmas
DOZENS of North-East artists and community groups are preparing for a popular annual Christmas Tree Festival at a growing regional…
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 market. New Warlands Farm,…
High fives all round for young athletes
YOUNG athletes from a North-East school dominated the competition at a town-wide cross country running championship. Runners from Hummersknott Academy,…