What impact has Stoptober had?
This October will see the beginning of the sixth Stoptober. The 28-day event was set up by Public Health England…
SEND consultation launched in Northumberland
With consultation already open on online, Northumberland County Council is set to launch the first of its consultation events on…
North East dentist goes global with new Fellowship
The principal dentist of a renowned North East dental and skincare group has been chosen to join a prestigious global…
A guide to driving safely in the dark
Summer has been and gone, and we are nearly at the end of Autumn too which only means one thing…
Sugar campaign launched to improve town’s health
A SUGAR awareness campaign has been launched in Middlesbrough following the revelation that the average person eats the “weight of…
Middlesbrough children to benefit from better dental hygiene thanks to innovative government scheme
DENTAL teams met in Middlesbrough this week with a shared aim – to better children’s oral health in the region.…
Lions’ table tennis gift receives roar of approval from students
BALL happy boys and girls are batting away their break times thanks to the generosity of a local charity. Lions…
Hospice supporting young adults to be independent
THIS week (9th – 15th October) is Hospice Care Week and St Oswald’s Hospice, based in Gosforth, is highlighting the…
Why workplace safety could save your business money
Workplace injuries can cost your business a lot of money – from a loss of working days to personal workplace…
Respond by midnight Sunday 15th October to ensure your voice is heard on proposals to improve local NHS services
NHS organisations in South Tyneside and Sunderland are reminding people that there is a week left to ensure their views…
The Eye Pod comes to Newcastle
AN INTERACTIVE sight loss simulator visited Grainger Street in Newcastle last week to educate the public about the importance of…
MILLENNIAL WORKERS HAVE RETIREMENT ON THEIR MIND
Nearly six out of 10 younger workers consider the quality of the pension on offer before deciding to take a…
New operating theatre on the cutting edge
Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead has officially unveiled a new, state-of-the-art theatre, making it one of the most advanced laparoscopic…
Social enterprise will help young people keep healthy
A social enterprise to improve the health and fitness of schoolchildren has been founded by two Teesside University graduates. Gurmeet…
Make sure you Stay Well This Winter
Northumberland County Council, alongside NHS England, Public Health England and the Department for Health are encouraging residents of Northumberland to…