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 charities. Four-year-old Theo Baghdasarian, from South…
Mayor opens building society’s new branch as leaders welcome town centre investment
CIVIC leaders have praised a building society for making a bold investment in a North-East town centre by relocating one…
Tea-lovers urged to raise pots of money for hospice
A FUNDRAISING initiative in aid of a North-East hospice is coming to the boil nicely. Butterwick Hospice Care is hoping…
100 NHS roles created to help young people affected by pandemic
A HUNDRED jobs have been created in the NHS thanks to an initiative to help young people whose career opportunities…
The sky’s the limit as charity partnership takes off
A NEW partnership is taking off as two charities join forces on their shared quest to help and support the…
Pupils end half-term exploring the outdoors
PUPILS from a North-East school got a special end-of-term treat courtesy of a newly-launched charity dedicated to helping children enjoy…
‘Tree-mendous’ workshop prepares students to speak up for the environment
STUDENTS at a North-East school have been training hard to become future leaders for environmental change by taking part in…
Darlington Credit Union urges businesses to join initiative to help staff manage financial pressures
BUSINESSES are being urged to support a community initiative aimed at easing the financial pressures on local people following the…
Cyclist begins 4,500km charity ride around the UK
AN INTREPID cyclist has set off on an attempt to circumnavigate the UK via every national park to raise funds…
Schools urged to go on wild adventures to boost the mental health of pupils
A WILDLIFE charity is inviting North-East schools to embark on outdoor adventures as a way of boosting mental health. Durham…
Hospice stages open day to recruit qualified nurses
A NORTH-EAST hospice is urging people to come and see what they are all about as they launch a recruitment…
Autism charity calls for support from MPs on expansion plans
NORTH-EAST MPs have been urged to play their part in encouraging local authority partnerships to develop more effective support for…
Historic building to become school for autistic children on Teesside
A GRAND old building with a fascinating history is to become a new school for autistic children on Teesside. The…
Nursing vacancies filled after successful open day at hospice
A RECRUITMENT open day has successfully increased the number of nurses at a North-East hospice. Butterwick Hospice Care’s Adult In-Patient…
Businesses urged to support walking campaign launched by charity
SOME of the biggest names in North-East business are backing a pioneering initiative to improve public health by walking in…