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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…
Whitley Bay games shop launches dedicated sessions for home-educated children
Bay Games in Whitley Bay is now hosting exclusive sessions for home-educated families, providing a space for children to socialise and lear…
Newcastle woman completes 37 challenges in 37 days for her brother's birthday
Danielle Aikin is undertaking 37 daily challenges to mark her brother Paul's 37th birthday, raising funds for The Percy Hedley Foundation w…
Emmaus North East receives funding to provide domestic abuse support for homeless women
Emmaus North East is launching a new support service for women escaping domestic abuse, funded by the Northumbria Police and Crime Commissi…
Newcastle Eagles legend Darius Defoe to be awarded the Freedom of the City
After a 22-season career that saw him contribute to all 28 of the Newcastle Eagles' major title wins, 41-year-old Darius Defoe is to receiv…
North East grassroots music and comedy venues to receive £2.2m funding boost
The North East Mayoral Combined Authority is launching a £2.2 million fund to support independent venues facing rising costs. By providing …
Newcastle Eye Centre marks 30 years of sight-saving care at the Royal Victoria Infirmary
The Newcastle Eye Centre is celebrating three decades of service at the Royal Victoria Infirmary, where it has pioneered sight-saving proce…
Sunderland nurse Emmanuel Ndubuisi receives award for preventing hospital fire
Nurse Emmanuel Ndubuisi acted quickly to turn off an oxygen supply after a patient accidentally set her head on fire while vaping at Sunder…
NHS launches free meningitis vaccine programme for students starting university this autumn
Health officials are offering a free meningococcal B vaccine to students heading to university this year to help prevent the spread of the …