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Newcastle mother Laurie Parker marks her 40th birthday after overcoming severe alcohol addiction
Six years ago, Laurie Parker was warned by doctors that she would not reach her 40th birthday due to liver cirrhosis caused by alcohol depe…
North East staff wellbeing hub offers mental health support to 175,000 health and care workers
Dr Richard Duggins is leading a regional hub that provides fast mental health support to NHS and social care staff across the North East an…
Newcastle entrepreneur Jen Fowler credits her ADHD for the success of her business, Rebel Wax Co
Jen Fowler, a 37-year-old mother from Brunswick Village, launched her alternative home fragrance brand after finding a lack of products tha…
Alnwick's Barter Books celebrates 35 years of trading in the town's former railway station
Founded in 1991 to help cover overheads for a struggling model factory, Barter Books has grown from a single room into a major destination …
Record 13,000 runners take part in the Great North 10k in Newcastle
A record 13,000 participants navigated a course through Newcastle city centre on Sunday, passing landmarks including the Tyne Bridge and Gr…
Gateshead grandfather Mark Redshaw loses nearly four stone to improve his health
After struggling with his weight and mobility, 61-year-old Mark Redshaw has lost over three stone to qualify for necessary hip surgery and …
Retired Tyne and Wear Metro driver Bill Dodds completes 21,000 miles of global cycling
After a career driving the Tyne and Wear Metro, 70-year-old Bill Dodds has spent his retirement cycling across 27 countries. From the Japan…
Ninety-six Peter Rabbit sculptures to form new public art trail across Tyneside
A collection of 96 decorated Peter Rabbit sculptures will appear at landmarks across Newcastle and North Tyneside from 15 July. The trail c…
Newcastle mother highlights the essential respite care provided by St Oswald's Hospice
Jill Davidson has shared how St Oswald's Hospice provides vital overnight care for her 10-year-old daughter, Lucy, who has complex needs. T…
Newcastle teenager William Kirvan hosts second Zumbathon to support Maggie's cancer charity
After his mother was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, 16-year-old William Kirvan organised a community Zumbathon to raise funds for Maggie's …
Ninety-metre mural unveiled on Newcastle Quayside to mark 45 years of the Great North Run
Local artist Mul has completed a 90-metre mural on the Newcastle Quayside to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the Great North Run. The art…
Longbenton chippy Chip & Fish named best in the North East
Chip & Fish in Longbenton has been named the best fish and chip shop in the North East at the inaugural English Fish and Chip Awards. The w…