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Hexham Abbey receives grant to preserve rare medieval paintings
A National Lottery grant of £138,088 will fund initial conservation work for the UK's largest collection of medieval panel paintings at Hex…
Sunderland Salvation Army fundraising sends medical supplies to hospitals in Ukraine
Since 2022, the Monkwearmouth Salvation Army has held regular events to fund medical essentials and toiletries for hospitals in Ukraine. Or…
The A19 ranked as one of England's best roads for driver satisfaction
A survey by Transport Focus has named the A19 the top-performing road in the North East and Yorkshire, with 77% of drivers reporting overal…
Seventy volunteers clean up Newcastle's West End park
Led by local young people, a group of 70 volunteers gathered to clear rubbish from a park near Canning Street in Newcastle's West End. The …
Hebburn mother returns to work after NHS aquafit programme boosts her confidence
After 14 years away from the workplace due to chronic health conditions, 40-year-old Amy Mercer has secured a new job following her partici…
New theme park inspired by history and myth opens in Bishop Auckland
The Storied Lands has opened in County Durham, offering visitors immersive historic environments and live performances alongside the existi…
Newcastle's Leazes Park retains Green Flag status as one of the UK's best green spaces
Leazes Park has been awarded a Green Flag for 2026, marking a successful return to form for the city centre site after it lost the accolade…
New Viking-themed arena and visitor attractions approved for Bishop Auckland's Kynren
Durham County Council has approved plans for a new Viking Arena and an immersive experience called The Legend of the Wear at the Kynren sit…
Breast cancer survivor Lisa Gibbons credits new Wansbeck Hospital support service
After undergoing surgery in 2023, Lisa Gibbons struggled to find a suitable breast prosthesis until she contacted the new Macmillan Cancer …
Newcastle Centre for Life chief executive Linda Conlon receives honorary science degree
Linda Conlon has been awarded an honorary doctor of science degree from Northumbria University for her 26-year contribution to science enga…
Newcastle vicar completes first skydive to raise funds for church youth work
Revd Gerard Rundell of St Aidan's Church in Gosforth completed a 14,000ft skydive over County Durham, even finding time to bless his camera…
Northumberland National Park contributes £146m to regional economy as visitor numbers rise
Visitor numbers at Northumberland National Park have surpassed pre-pandemic levels, reaching 1.79 million in 2025. This growth has generate…