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Newcastle inventor secures funding to launch 'Bass Turtle' sensory subwoofer
Nick Tyler has secured a five-figure loan to bring his Bass Turtle invention to market, a plush toy that uses vibration technology to help …
Two North East dental practices under new management - with one opening to new NHS patients
The Saville Place and Gibson Street dental practices have been acquired by the mydentist group after 30 years of independent ownership. The…
Whickham food business secures £75,000 to expand Hong Kong-style meatball range
Tai Lung Fung, a food producer founded by Gary Yeung, has received £75,000 in funding to expand its operations in Whickham. The investment …
Newcastle Christmas jumper dog walk to raise funds for local animal shelter
Dog owners are invited to join a festive charity walk on 6 December, travelling from Heaton Park to The Biscuit Factory in their best seaso…
Spider walk in Hexham reveals the hidden lives of local arachnids
Expert Fran Garcia led a group in Northumberland to observe local spider species, using a tuning fork to demonstrate how they detect vibrat…
Thirteen-year-old Gateshead boxer Brogan Darrie wins gold at U15 European Championships
After recovering from a severe illness that nearly prevented her from travelling, Gateshead's Brogan Darrie secured a gold medal in the U40…
Wallsend Miss England finalist Chantelle Williams supports families affected by addiction
Chantelle Williams is using her platform as a Miss England finalist to support families navigating the impact of addiction. Having lost her…
Newcastle Round Table marks 50th anniversary of its annual fireworks display
Hundreds of families gathered at Broadway West in Gosforth to celebrate the 50th year of the Newcastle Round Table fireworks display. Proce…
Sixteen-year-old Thomas Raw helps save father's life during cardiac arrest in Sedgefield
When Philip Raw suffered a cardiac arrest at home, his 16-year-old son Thomas called emergency services and followed instructions until par…
Newcastle's Freeman Hospital receives £7.4m to become a national hub for robotic surgery training
The Newcastle Surgical Training Centre has been awarded £7.4m by Innovate UK to help NHS trusts across the country adopt robot-assisted sur…
Newcastle mums launch new community club for local SEND families
Emma Amos and Leah Evans-Dodsworth are hosting a free event at the Newcastle United Foundation this November to launch their new SEND Club.…
Four North East production companies secure £400,000 to develop digital content
Adventure Alliance Films, FilmNova, Northern Child, and Wander Films have each been awarded £100,000 through a BBC and North East Screen in…