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…
Motor dealer achieves national kitemark for bodyshop excellence as investment pays off
ONE of the North-East’s best-known motor dealers has achieved the national kitemark for excellence at its bodyshop after investing in…
Changes in homebuyer behaviour will continue to contribute towards increase in UK house prices, says Darlington Building Society
The latest House Price Index (HPI), based on Government figures released today, shows that average house prices in the UK…
Traffic jam behind a bus inspires Eddie to 20-year fundraising drive for hospice
A CHARITY campaigner has told how being stuck in a traffic jam 20 years ago led to him raising thousands…
Pupils build team spirit with The Army’s help
PUPILS at a North-East school have been put through their paces by The British Army as part of an innovative…
New school opens for autistic children on Teesside
AUTISTIC children and their families in the south of the region are set to benefit from a new school and…
Darlington Building Society welcomes temporary relief on stamp duty
A NORTH-EAST building society has welcomed today’s announcement by Chancellor Rishi Sunak of a temporary cut in stamp duty, raising…
Charity pledges to protect frontline services despite planning to cut costs due to pandemic
A CHARITY has issued a reassurance that its frontline services will continue as normal despite having to plan for office…
World-famous artist helps autism charity launch anniversary face masks
A CELEBRATED artist has helped launch special face masks produced to commemorate a charity’s 40th anniversary. Mackenzie Thorpe has modelled…
Chorister sings praises of hospice that ‘gave him his wife back’
A TALENTED pensioner has vowed to go on supporting dedicated staff at a North-East charity after revealing: “They gave me…
Darlington Building Society launches low deposit mortgage targeted at local post codes
Darlington Building Society has launched a new, low deposit mortgage to help local people buy their dream home. The new…
Free breakfasts for pupils as school wins support from national scheme
PUPILS at a North-East primary school are to get nutritious free breakfasts thanks to a Government initiative launched in response…
Businesses rally round fundraising cycle tour
BUSINESSES from across the North-East have thrown their support behind an ambitious cycle ride in aid of a North-East autism…