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Tynemouth RNLI to receive new Tamar class all-weather lifeboat this summer
Tynemouth RNLI will welcome the Irene Muriel Rees this July, a Tamar class lifeboat equipped with the latest Systems and Information Manage…
Construction begins on 79 new homes in Pelton with focus on green space and local funding
Work has started on the Monument Meadows development in Pelton, which will provide 79 energy-efficient homes alongside a new two-acre publi…
Cheviot Hills goat herd identified as genetically unique descendants of Neolithic livestock
New research from Newcastle University has confirmed that the 450-strong feral goat herd in Northumberland National Park is a genetically d…
Lewis Moody leads rugby legends on 500-mile cycle for Motor Neurone Disease research
Former England player Lewis Moody is cycling 500 miles from Newcastle to London to raise funds for the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation. Joined …
Lewis Moody and rugby teammates cycle 505 miles to fund MND research
Former England rugby captain Lewis Moody is leading a 505-mile charity cycle from Newcastle to Twickenham to raise funds for the My Name'5 …
Medway to host inaugural arts festival showcasing grassroots talent
Founder Kieron Riddell is launching MedFringe across 10 venues in the Medway Towns to provide a platform for local performers. By keeping t…
Thousands gather at Bristol Floating Harbour for the second annual Birdman competition
Teams in fancy dress are launching homemade flying machines into the city docks today to raise funds for Grassroot Communities. Organised b…
Investment fund backs rewilding project at Broughton Sanctuary in North Yorkshire
The 1,100-hectare Broughton Sanctuary estate near Skipton is set for a major restoration project funded by natural capital manager Rebalanc…
Gateshead wine merchant becomes first UK business to heat warehouses using abandoned coal mines
Lanchester Wines has started drawing heat from disused underground coal mines to warm its 355,000 sq ft warehousing space in Gateshead. By …
Northumberland County Council buys property to provide residential care for children with complex needs
Northumberland County Council has purchased a property in Ulgham to serve as a residential home for children with complex needs. By moving …
Three-year-old therapy horse Rusty gets his own taxi to travel around London
Maria Johal, who lives with PTSD, has secured a private taxi for her Falabella horse, Rusty, to help him travel comfortably to therapy sess…
London startup to trial drug preventing life-threatening side-effects in cancer patients
A new oral drug from Poolbeg Pharma is set to be tested at six NHS hospitals to prevent cytokine release syndrome, a dangerous immune react…