Oral history exhibition records fascinating insight of life inside historic seminary
A FASCINATING insight into life at a former Catholic seminary is about to be unveiled to the public. With the…
Council leads the way in autism training
HUNDREDS of council staff in a wide range of roles have undergone pioneering training as part of a campaign to…
Golf star to open UK’s first autism-friendly driving range
THE first autism-friendly driving range in Britain is to be opened by a North-East golf star. European Tour player Graeme…
SCHOOLGIRLS STRIKE DOUBLE GOLD IN DANCE WORLD CUP
TWO pupils from a North-East school are celebrating becoming world dance champions. Millie Turley and Ellie Bancroft, pupils at Polam…
Cyclists raise nearly £10,000 for autism charity
CYCLISTS have been raising funds for a North-East charity by biking the length of the region. Thirteen supporters of the…
Redcar Racecourse crowned Best Small Racecourse in Scotland & The North
Redcar Racecourse has been crowned Best Small Racecourse in Scotland & The North by the Racegoers Club, the official supporters…
Final whistle approaches on Newcastle United raffle in aid of autistic children
TIME is running out for football fans to stake a claim to win fantastic prizes from Newcastle United – and…
Roll up, roll up – summer of fun lies ahead at Ushaw
A SUMMER programme of family activities, including a circus skills workshop, is ready to be rolled out in the historic…
Food festival returns in aid of North East hospice
A POPULAR food festival will return this summer to raise money for a North-East hospice. The Butterwick Hospice Food Festival…
Antarctic adventurer visits North-East school
STUDENTS at a North-East school got a cool treat when a world-renowned Antarctic explorer stopped by to speak with them.…
Golf star launches UK’s first autism-friendly driving range
GOLF star Graeme Storm has opened the UK’s first autism-friendly golf driving range at a pioneering North-East farm. The European…
Redcar leads race to be UK’s most bee-friendly racecourse
THE North-East is creating a real buzz in sporting circles by staking a claim to have the UK’s most bee-friendly…
Autism conference to be repeated after success of first event
A NATIONAL conference aimed at increasing understanding of autism and neurodiversity is likely to be repeated annually after an inaugural…
Busy readers – the plot thickens
Busy readers – the plot thickens THE success story behind a volunteering project to encourage North-East children to read is…
Founder’s grandson opens new shop for hospice
THE GRANDSON of a pioneering North-East charity’s founder has spoken of his delight at being asked to open its newest…