Council urges more residents to become adoptive parents
For National Adoption Week 2017, Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council is encouraging residents to consider becoming adoptive parents to sibling…
Ghost ship sculpture at Preston Park Museum
A large, illuminated sculpture of a ghost ship is appearing at Preston Park Museum in Stockton-on-Tees, inspired by the story…
Culture Bridge North East Fund provides a lasting legacy
A newly launched initiative will ensure a source of funding for those working with young people across the region, to…
Sunderland conference adopts a brighter future for siblings
The University of Sunderland is once again hosting a regional conference which shines a spotlight on looked after children and…
Wayne Hemingway to open Start Studio in Middlesbrough
Renowned designer Wayne Hemingway will officially open a new community art studio and children’s art gallery in Linthorpe, Middlesbrough, on…
North East Festival of Transport Moves in
A new event bringing together vintage buses, traction engines, commercial vehicles, classic cars and motorbikes will take place at Sunderland…
Interested in Fostering or Adopting a Child?
PEOPLE interested in fostering or adopting a child can come along to find out more at an event in Stockton-on-Tees.
What this year’s epidemic of celebrity deaths has taught us about end-of-life and estate planning
2016 has seen a number of celebrity deaths leaving fans and, of course, family in mourning.
Call for collective action against legalising suicide
A Sunderland academic will argue that legalising assisted suicide will reduce privacy and freedom, during an international lecture in The…
Life expectancy at older ages is the highest it’s ever been
A new report by Public Health England (PHE) finds that life expectancy at older ages in England has risen to…
If you had a stroke or accident tomorrow – would your family know what to do?
With currently 11.4 million people aged around 65 in the UK, few will have thought about what tomorrow holds –…
Diamond Day for Stanley Couple
A couple who enjoyed their first date at a dance hall in Stanley 64 years ago have celebrated their diamond…
Care home throws open doors to vulnerable at Christmas
LONELY, elderly and vulnerable people are being given a lifeline this Christmas – as a Teesside care home throws open…
Lillian celebrates her century
Staff and residents at a Gateshead care home have come together to celebrate the 100thbirthday of one of its longest…