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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…
Gateshead ambulance technician encourages residents to maintain local defibrillators
Tom Dodds, an ambulance technician from Chopwell, is encouraging his neighbours to act as guardians for local defibrillators to ensure they…
Northumbria to host new court offering women alternatives to prison
The Northumbria police area has been selected to host an Intensive Supervision Court designed to address the underlying issues that drive w…
Northumberland mother quits smoking to ensure a healthy pregnancy for her daughter
After experiencing previous pregnancy complications, 29-year-old Chelsea Brown from Guide Post sought support from the Northumbria Healthca…
Wideopen residents welcome decision to keep Hazlewood Community Primary School open
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has rejected North Tyneside Council's plans to close Hazlewood Community Primary School and merge it …
Whitley Bay resident rescues baby seagull after it falls down her chimney
Karen Turville was working from home when a young herring gull tumbled down her chimney and landed in her fireplace. She created a safe spa…
Orca sightings increase off the Northumberland coast
Orcas and dolphins are being spotted more regularly and closer to the shore near the Farne Islands. While experts are still investigating t…
Industrial action ends at Haydon Bridge High School following leadership change
Teachers at the Northumberland school have called off their dispute after a new leadership team was appointed to address long-standing conc…
Four-year-old cat Shola recovers after being hit by a car in Gateshead
After being struck by a speeding vehicle in Wrekenton, Shola the cat was rushed to the PDSA Pet Hospital with critical injuries. Veterinary…