Artist to turn historic building into illuminated advent calendar
SCHOOLCHILDREN have been helping an artist to create a dramatic light installation that will turn a regional arts hub into…
Historic fine art collection goes on display for the first time
A fine art collection featuring historic paintings which have been hidden from public view for centuries is to go on…
Golfers chip in for charity at hospice event
A TEAM of golfers from a home care provider has become the latest to win a competitive annual tournament held…
Conference to raise awareness of dementia praised by Lord Lieutenant
A CONFERENCE aimed at increasing understanding of dementia and sharing good practice has been praised by The Queen’s representative in…
Grassroots music celebrated at North-East festival
A NORTH-EAST festival celebrating and benefitting grassroots music has been staged, featuring bands from across the region and beyond. Fifteen…
Last Night of the Proms comes to County Durham
THE tradition and rousing classical music of The Last Night of the Proms are coming to an historic North-East chapel…
Pupils honoured following school’s best exam results in years
MORE than 70 high-flying students at a North-East school have been recognised for their hard work and dedication during a…
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…