Has anyone seen Charlie, the flyaway parrot?
A DISTRAUGHT pet owner has issued an appeal after her beloved parrot took a tumble out of an open window.…
Teesside sportswear company draws up designs to boost autism charity
A SPORTSWEAR designer has spoken of his pride at helping a pioneering North-East autism charity that has a special meaning…
Darlington Building Society awarded ‘outstanding’ rating over staff support during pandemic
A NORTH-EAST building society has been awarded an “outstanding” rating in a national accreditation programme for its support of employees…
Volunteer Brian’s a blooming marvel at 90
EVERGREEN Brian Harvey is still working as a volunteer gardener – at the grand old age of 90. Brian is…
Record-breaking Ushaw has the ring of success
A NORTH EAST cultural attraction with a fascinating place in history has enjoyed a record-breaking year. And now Ushaw, on…
Piano Recital: Mark Carroll at Ushaw
Ushaw, near Durham, presents an afternoon of sublime piano playing in the theatre, with renowned pianist, Mark Caroll. Commencing at…
North East Musicians
Ushaw, near Durham, is hosting a photography exhibition by Durham Photographic Society, of celebrated musicians from the North-East or who…
Hospice appeals for your unwanted Christmas gifts
DID Santa Claus let you down this year? Were the tartan slippers or nose-hair clippers not exactly what you were…
Pupils support widower’s cancer appeal
PUPILS at a Darlington school sacrificed lessons to support a fund to research future treatments of lung cancer patients, following…
Who will take the lead in hospice Best Pet contest?
ENTRIES have been ‘purring’ in for a North-East charity’s bid to find the region’s best pets. Animal lovers have been…
North-East’s got talent – music studio launches search for tomorrow’s superstars
A PIONEERING grassroots music venue has announced a thrilling opportunity for bands and artists to record their own original material…
Fashion contest designed to support hospice from home
DEDICATED followers of fashion are being urged to take part in a stylish new competition in aid of a North-East…
Motor dealer donates car to college to support mechanics of the future
A NORTH-EAST motor dealer is helping to support the mechanics of the future by donating a car to a college.…
Building society staff lead the way in responding to Age UK appeal for volunteers
SIX employees at a North-East building society have volunteered to help tackle a “loneliness epidemic” amongst older people after a…
Generosity towards autism charity runs in the family
TWO family members completed the ‘Great North Run’ at opposite ends of the country to raise money for a North-East…