Prize-winner Ben is a real success story
A budding author wrote his own happy ending when he was presented with his prizes for winning a story-writing competition.…
Former MP joins racecourse board
A FORMER MP with experience in North-East industry has joined the board of his local racecourse. Ian Swales has spoken…
Sherwoods reborn after multi-million pound deal to buy two family businesses
ONE of the North-East’s longest-established car companies has launched a new era following the multi-million-pound acquisitions of two prominent family…
Nun’s artworks viewed by proud members of her secluded order
MEMBERS of a secluded order of nuns have spoken of their pride at being able to visit a North-East cultural…
Nun’s hidden talent to be exhibited after 100 years
A REMARKABLE collection of artworks by a Benedictine nun, whose talent was hidden behind the walls of a secluded convent…
Charity helps patients get back to fitness
PATIENTS at a North-East hospital are being helped to regain their fitness thanks to charity donations. THE physiotherapy department at…
Going’s good as ‘Royal Mascot’ comes to Redcar
A RACING panda and a hedgehog will be taking on all-comers when a North-East racecourse turns into “Royal Mascot” in…
North-East school students raise £7,441 for charities
A NORTH-EAST school has broken its own fundraising record with a bumper year for charities. Hummersknott Academy in Darlington is…
Pulling out all the stops for celebration of organ music
ORGANISTS from all over the country are being encouraged to visit the North-East for a unique celebration of the musical…
Lights of love to illuminate North-East park
HUNDREDS of floating lights are expected to fill a North-East lake this month in aid of a vital charity. The…
Amateur artists add splash of colour to historic setting
TALENTED amateur artists are excited that their work is going on display in a historic North-East setting. The Deerness Art…
Family fun day announced as charities combine forces
TWO North-East charities are celebrating a pioneering new partnership by co-hosting a family fun day. Butterwick Hospice and the Solan…
Haircuts for Darlington pupils help young cancer patients
THREE pupils and a teacher at a North-East school have lost their luscious locks in memory of loved ones. Polam…
Hospice patient’s New York surprise
CANCER patient Gary Falconer is working his way through his “bucket-list” with the help of carers and friends at a…
“This is bliss” – The Durham artist who gave up everything
A NORTH-EAST artist who gave up her house and career to pursue a creative dream has found a new place…