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…
Pupils dig outside education as they plant trees for Earth Day
STUDENTS at a North-East school swapped their calculators for cultivators as they helped to plant new trees in the school’s…
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…