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Cyclists of all ages take part in the Active Sunderland BIG Bike Ride
Hundreds of cyclists gathered at the Beacon of Light this weekend for the return of the Active Sunderland BIG Bike Ride. Participants chose…
Cumbria man marks ten years with heart pump fitted at Newcastle's Freeman Hospital
Stuart Hind, 61, has reached a decade of living with a Left Ventricular Assist Device after it was fitted to treat his cardiomyopathy. The …
1,600-year-old Roman sculpture of a 'protective spirit' found at Vindolanda Fort
Archaeologists at Vindolanda Fort near Hexham have uncovered a rare sandstone relief of a Roman 'genius' hidden beneath a fourth-century ba…
Sunderland mother creates app to help parents navigate the SEND system
Nicola Leonard has launched the 'Understanding My Child' app to help parents gather the evidence required for Education, Health and Care Pl…
RAF Boulmer and Longhoughton residents join forces for village road safety event
Residents of Longhoughton and personnel from RAF Boulmer gathered on the B1339 to promote safe driving through the village. By involving lo…
Alan Shearer surprises Newcastle Panthers with a £2,000 grant and new kit
Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer has announced a £2,000 grant for the Newcastle Panthers, the region's only LGBTQIA+ friendly football …
Women's Street Watch volunteers support night-time safety in Newcastle
Founded in 2021, Women's Street Watch provides practical assistance and a point of contact for women in Newcastle's city centre during nigh…
Durham Miners' Gala marks 140 years of community history
The Durham Miners' Gala returned to the city this weekend to celebrate its 140th anniversary, drawing thousands for a day of brass bands an…
North Tyneside Council installs twelve emergency throwlines at inland water sites
North Tyneside Council has installed twelve new emergency throwlines at key inland water sites to provide faster rescue capabilities than t…
Gateshead actress Jill Halfpenny receives honorary degree from Northumbria University
Jill Halfpenny has been awarded an Honorary Doctor of Letters by Northumbria University in recognition of her career in screen and stage, a…
Over 200,000 gather in Durham for the 140th Miners' Gala
More than 200,000 people have arrived in County Durham for the 140th 'Big Meeting' to celebrate working-class history and unity. The event …
Sage expands AI training programme for thousands of North East teenagers
Newcastle-based tech company Sage has expanded its partnership with Teens in AI to provide training for thousands of 13 to 19-year-olds in …