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Stanbridge Primary School in Downend receives high praise from Ofsted
Ofsted inspectors have recognised Stanbridge Primary School for its strong early years provision, noting that pupils receive a positive sta…
Morpeth man fundraises for Newcastle shelter that treated his rescue dog's severe health conditions
Adam Barr is raising money for the Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter after the charity provided extensive veterinary care to Cupcake, an English …
Northumberland charity provides sensory-friendly caravans for neurodivergent families
Sophia and Malcolm Ainsworth founded Spectrum Holidays to provide sensory-equipped caravans for families who struggle with the stress of tr…
Surfers rescue swimmers in difficulty at Porthleven Beach
When swimmers encountered trouble in the water at Porthleven Beach, local surfers intervened to bring them safely back to shore. Their quic…
Families gather at Close House for the annual Children's Heart Unit Fund Toddle
Families have come together at Close House in Northumberland for the annual CHUF Toddle, a fun day celebrating children who have faced card…
Sefton Park Palm House hosts annual Japanese festival
The Magic of Japan: Summer Matsuri returned to Liverpool this weekend, offering a day of cultural workshops, traditional music, and martial…
Traditional gaffer boats return to Polperro harbour for the first time in a century
After decades of the village functioning primarily as a tourist destination, a small fleet of historic Polperro Gaffer fishing boats has be…
Gosforth gym founder Matt McKenna uses his own fitness journey to build confidence in others
After using boxing to transform his own physical and mental health, Matt McKenna has opened Box & Build in Gosforth to help others find sim…
New community project inspired by Muhammad Ali's 1977 Tyneside visit
Ahead of the 50th anniversary of Muhammad Ali’s historic trip to the North East, the Asians of the North Foundation has launched to foster …
Newcastle medical student Uashar Badakhshan to be honoured at national awards
Uashar Badakhshan, a final-year medical student at the University of Exeter, will be recognised at the annual Student Social Mobility Award…
Huyton cake shop marks 15 years of bespoke creations
Liam Roberts opened Create a Cake on a Huyton estate at the age of 21, building the business from a bare shop front into a local fixture. O…
Southport Armed Forces Day expands to King's Gardens for its largest celebration yet
Southport's Armed Forces Day moved to a larger site at King's Gardens this year to accommodate its growing programme of military displays a…