GMI Construction Group marks Dakota Hotel Newcastle milestone
GMI Construction Group has marked a significant milestone in the delivery of the North East’s first Dakota Hotel by hosting…
Exotic animal therapy proves a hit at Tyneside care home
A MENAGERIE of miniature creatures entertained Tyneside care home residents during an animal therapy session. Flash the tortoise, Dexter the…
Key workers treated to a superhero’s welcome
NATIONAL Superhero Day saw a Tyneside care home celebrating their local heroes – instead of Iron Man, Captain America, and…
Sherwoods Motor Group wins Citroën retailer of the year title
ONE of the North-East’s longest-established motor dealers has scooped the “retailer of the year” title at a national awards ceremony…
Exotic creatures in animal therapy session at Tyneside care home
A GIANT African millipede, snake, lizard, and a tortoise were among the latest visitors to a Tyneside care home. The…
The Entrepreneurs’ Forum Entrepreneurs’ Forum announces £20k fundraising challenge
The Entrepreneurs’ Forum aims to celebrate its 20th anniversary by raising £20,000 for a host of good causes. Founded by…
Walking rugby club plays its part in North-East public health trial
A North-East pilot study is examining the benefits of taking a more community-led approach to public health. Among a host…
Expanding Heathline Commercials sees revenue jump by 40 percent
A decision to forge ahead and open a £500,000 workshop at the start of the pandemic has paid dividends for…
Royal Mint “museum in a box” loaned to Tyneside care home
MEMORIES of money were sparked at a Tyneside care home after residents were loaned a reminiscence box from The Royal…
Dame Margaret Barbour receives Lifetime Achievement honour at North East Entrepreneurial Awards
The Entrepreneurs’ Forum has recognised Dame Margaret Barbour’s huge contribution to the North East by presenting her with its 2020…
Regeneration plans for derelict Gateshead site approved
Permission has been granted today (3rd February) for the redevelopment of a 19 acre Tyneside site which has stood unused…
Councillor gets pelted with wet sponges at summer fayre
A COUNCILLOR was placed in the stocks and pelted with wet sponges at a care home summer fayre – helping…
Braving the shave for Macmillan Cancer Support
A CARE home worker has braved the shave to support those with cancer in memory of her brother, sister and…
BBC presenter signs up as dementia charity patron
An award-winning North-East dementia charity has appointed a local radio presenter as its new patron. Silverline Memories, which runs projects…
A NEAT way to help at Christmas
A Tyneside academy trust is encouraging its students to help those less fortunate than themselves at Christmas with the focus…