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Liverpool dads learn hair styling skills at Pints & Ponytails workshop
Twenty-five fathers gathered at Deco Lounge on Bold Street to learn how to style their daughters' hair, ranging from basic ponytails to pla…
Anfield theatre group Elektric Apple provides a stage for disabled performers
Founded by Carol Oakley to support her daughter, the Elektric Apple theatre company creates accessible productions at the Liverpool Lightho…
Newcastle pub hosts the North East's first arm wrestling championship
The Three Mile in Gosforth welcomed 30 competitors from across the UK for the region's inaugural arm wrestling tournament. Local club North…
Eight jobs saved at South Shields family firm Viking Plywood and Timber
Viking Plywood and Timber faced closure after a major client went bust, putting the long-standing South Shields business at risk. The compa…
Film and TV productions bring £88.5m to the North East economy
The North East has seen a significant rise in filming activity over the last four years, resulting in 1,419 new jobs and an £88.5m boost to…
Norwich event celebrates personal milestones for over 250 disabled participants
More than 250 people from across the UK and Europe gathered in Norwich for the Able2B Discover Your Ability event, which focuses on physica…
Newcastle-based rail firm Lumo carries record 772 passengers on single service
Lumo has transported 772 passengers on a single intercity train between London, Newcastle and Edinburgh, setting a new record for the opera…
Liverpool theatre group Elektrik Apple creates professional stage opportunities for people with learning disabilities
Founded in 2012 by Carol Darby after she struggled to find performing arts outlets for her daughter, Elektrik Apple now produces original s…
Canterbury's Marlowe Theatre to transform 800-year-old Poor Priests Hospital into community hub
The Marlowe Theatre has secured a 50-year lease for the historic Poor Priests Hospital in Canterbury for £1 a year. By investing £8.5m into…
Redhills Durham Miners' Hall upgraded to Grade II* listed status
The Redhills Durham Miners' Hall, once home to the 'Pitman's Parliament', has been upgraded to Grade II* listed status by the Department fo…
Gateshead actress Jill Halfpenny receives honorary degree from Northumbria University
Jill Halfpenny is one of 14 people being recognised by Northumbria University for their contributions to the arts, science, and business. T…
Child rescued from the sea at Whitley Bay after volunteer raises the alarm
A child was rescued from the water at Whitley Bay by the Cullercoats RNLI after a member of the public spotted them in difficulty and calle…