MP turns ‘dragon’ for community-focused teens
Helen Goodman, Member of Parliament for Bishop Auckland, turned ‘Dragon’ as she heard local young people pitch their community project…
Redcar solicitors and playful pups raise significant funds for women’s aid charity
Cygnet Law, a Redcar-based law firm is celebrating raising more than £1,250 for EVA Women’s Aid at its annual sponsored…
Pensioner fundraises for care home almost 300-miles away
A PENSIONER was inspired to fundraise for a care home almost 300-miles away after seeing a video of her cousin…
The search is on for volunteers to help boost literacy levels across the North East
The National Literacy Trust’s Read North East campaign is looking for dedicated members of the community to become Literacy Champions…
SNAP UP AN ELMER SOUVENIR
FANS of Elmer the Patchwork Elephant are snapping up pocket money-friendly merchandise – and supporting a North East charity at…
Perfect Teens Do Not Exist Claims Youth Coach and Mentor
Following recent news that over 20% of the UK’s underage teenagers drink, smoke and have tried drugs, one man has…
Go North East pull out all the stops to mark their 39th Great North Run a success
Go North East, the region’s largest bus company, proudly supported the Great North Run for the 39th consecutive year on…
£24,000 West Durham Wind Farm Community Fund now open for applications
COMMUNITY groups with bright ideas can now access grants from a £24,000 treasure chest. ESB West Durham Wind Farm, in…
Children’s books hidden around village to encourage reading
FREE children’s books are being hidden around a village in County Durham by elderly care home residents. Treasury of Wishes,…
Creative project piloted in the North East continues to roll out after funding boost
Pioneering creative project henergising older people living with dementia thanks to grant from Durham Freemasons AN inspirational hen project linking…
Fundraising appeal from Darlington health club members for extreme Gambian challenge after Thomas Cook collapse
25/9/19 Two amateur athletes are appealing to the public for fundraising support for their 10 in 10 Gambia Challenge following…
World Transplant Games leaves lasting impression on North East
Inspirational examples of human courage and physical fitness were celebrated across the North East as the World Transplant Games came…
Lewis And George Taking On Lake District Ultra Marathon For Samaritans
Two colleagues from North East property and energy firm The Banks Group are set to take on 74 mountainous Lake…
Businesses join forces to support Newcastle special school
Life will be made a little bit easier for children at a Newcastle special school thanks to the generosity of…
Venator marks 1,000 days injury free with Great North Air Ambulance donations
Global chemical company Venator, the experts in pigments and additives, is marking 1,000 days injury free by donating £1,000 to…