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Northern Proud Voices choir marks 15th anniversary with Newcastle Cathedral concert
The North East's largest LGBTQIA+ choir, Northern Proud Voices, is returning to Newcastle Cathedral this week to celebrate 15 years of musi…
Melissa Harker becomes the North East's first openly trans councillor after Gateshead election
Software developer Melissa Harker has been elected to represent the Bridges ward in Gateshead, becoming the first openly trans councillor i…
Former Miss Newcastle Melissa Crawford wins Ms Newcastle Great Britain title
Eleven years after her first pageant win, bodybuilder Melissa Crawford has been crowned Ms Newcastle Great Britain. By returning to the sta…
Disused Monument Metro ticket office to become a pop-up museum
The former ticket office at Newcastle's Monument station is being transformed into a museum documenting the history of the Tyne and Wear Me…
Peter Rabbit sculpture trail to launch across Newcastle and North Tyneside
St Oswald's Hospice is launching a new public art trail featuring sculptures of Peter Rabbit to celebrate the charity's 40th anniversary. T…
Jimmy Nail makes surprise appearance at Newcastle's Something in the Water fundraiser
Actor and singer Jimmy Nail joined the line-up at the Theatre Royal for the second annual Something in the Water showcase. Founded by Joe M…
RNLI and emergency services rescue person from the water off Horden Beach
Emergency teams including the RNLI, Coastguard, and paramedics were deployed to Horden Beach after a person was spotted in distress 200 yar…
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…
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…
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 …