Generous schoolboy gives gifts to elderly at Saltburn care home
A NINE-YEAR-OLD schoolboy saved his pocket money to buy Christmas presents for dozens of elderly residents at a care home…
Santa’s sleigh and Rudolf win care home Christmas competition
A LIFE SIZE Santa’s sleigh and Rudolf was created by residents and staff at a County Durham care home for…
Peterlee care home given “Good” rating by inspectors
A PETERLEE care home has been praised by industry regulator the Care Quality Commission (CQC) – after inspectors made an…
Trishaw takes care home residents for a ride down memory lane
A TRISHAW has taken care home residents for a ride down memory lane – after a romantic trundle around Saltburn-by-the-Sea…
Leg wax raises hundreds for Hebburn food bank
HUNDREDS of pounds have been raised for a Hebburn food bank after a care home manager lost his leg hair…
Where’s Wally? He’s retired.
WHERE’S WALLY? He’s enjoying his retirement after nearly two decades as a maintenance man at Teesside care homes. Walter “Wally”…
1950s footballer recalls his heyday for Whitby Town FC
A FORMER amateur footballer has recalled his heyday on the pitch almost 70 years ago, after attending an under-12s match…
Where’s Wally? He’s retired.
WHERE’S WALLY? He’s enjoying his retirement after nearly two decades as a maintenance man at Teesside care homes. Walter “Wally”…
1950s footballer recalls his heyday for Whitby Town FC
A FORMER amateur footballer has recalled his heyday on the pitch almost 70 years ago, after attending an under-12s match…
WW2 Women’s Air Force veteran celebrates her 21st birthday on VE Day – 76 years late
A SECOND World War Women’s Royal Air Force veteran was among those who celebrated the 75th anniversary of VE Day…
Hartlepool care home couple celebrate 50 years together
A CARE home couple have celebrated half a century of marriage with homemade cakes and prosecco. Brian and Florence Thompson,…
Tyneside care home gets “Good” from CQC inspectors
“OUTSTANDING” staff at a Tyneside care home have been praised by industry regulator the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Willowdene Care…
Residents show appreciation for carers with cross stitch
CROSS stitching care home residents have been sending their handiwork to care homes and community hospitals across County Durham as…