Veterans get boxing fit this Armed Forces Day
A not-for-profit organisation is celebrating after making big strides in helping the region’s veterans with mental and physical wellbeing this…
NHS Business Services Authority receives gold armed forces recognition award
NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA), which has its headquarters in Newcastle, has received the Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award for…
Materials Processing Institute receives MoD award for armed forces support
The Materials Processing Institute has been recognised by the Ministry of Defence for its commitment to offer employment to both…
Matthew aims for maroon beret after passing Army training
Matthew Paley has set his sights on a maroon beret after securing his dream move to join the British Army.…
University recognised for support for veterans
Teesside University has been recognised for its commitment to supporting veterans and members of the armed forces. The University has…
Tommy the Silent Soldier is EDF Energy’s Latest Recruit
A Sunderland customer services centre has become one of the first companies in the region to mark its support for…
Defence community secures a silver service from Sunderland
The University of Sunderland has been honoured with a Silver award under the Ministry of Defence’s national Employer Recognition Scheme.…
PUBS HAND OUT PINTS TO ARMED FORCES …
Two of Tyneside’s oldest pubs are saluting service men and women by offering them a free pint this weekend. This…
JEF CEP learners take on Kingswood
NCT Skills’ JEF CEP learners have spent the last week up at Kingswood Residential Centre in Hexham as part of…
Start of Battle of the Somme to be remembered
OFFICIALS, members of the public and Armed Forces veterans will come together to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Battle…
Support our armed forces and buy a duck
THE Mayor of Stockton-on-Tees is holding a sponsored duck race on Stockton’s Riverside to raise money for three armed forces…
Flag Flies over Hambleton
Hambleton District Council marked the beginning of celebrations for National Armed Forces Day by raising a special flag this week…
Tom Blenkinsop MP pledges his support for the Royal British Legion’s ‘Count Them In’ Campaign
The 'Count Them In' campaign’s aim is to improve information about the Armed Forces community in the UK by including…
Stanley Armed Forces Celebration Day
A local celebration to show appreciation of the work of the Armed Forces will be held in Stanley Front Street…
Tom Blenkinsop MP meets The Royal British Legion
Tom Blenkinsop recently met with The Royal British Legion’s local Area Manager, Marcus Hawthorn, to discuss support for the Armed…