Wish come true for octogenarian Barry Manilow superfan
“COULD It Be Magic” for a Saltburn care home resident after her wish to see Barry Manilow in concert came…
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…
Knit for Peace gifts for Teesside care home
TWIDDLE muffs, blankets and teddies are among the woollen gifts given to a Middlesbrough care home by a knitting initiative.…
Bags of bear hugs sent out by Saltburn care home residents
BAGS full of bear hugs have been sent out to families of Saltburn care home residents who are missing physical…
Mardi Gras carnival parades through Peterlee care home
A CARNIVAL paraded through the halls of a Peterlee care home when residents and staff threw their own Mardi Gras…
100th birthday celebration for Pelton care home resident
A COUNTY Durham care home resident has shared her secret to a long life after celebrating her 100th birthday. Ann…
Carnival atmosphere for care home Mardi Gras party
A MARDI GRAS party brought the atmosphere of the annual New Orleans carnival to a Northumberland care home. Classic Dixieland…