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Gateshead community project provides school uniforms and shoes for 245 children
The Salvation Army’s Every Child Warm project has supported 122 families in Gateshead by providing essential school clothing and footwear. …
Families of Archie York and Maya Chappell welcome changes to early prison release rules
The government has updated its early release scheme to ensure those convicted of unlawful killing or allowing the death of a child are no l…
Conservation groups raise £5.5m towards purchase of Northumberland's Rothbury Estate
The Wildlife Trusts have secured £5.5m in new pledges, bringing them within £4m of the £30m needed to purchase the 3,800-hectare Rothbury E…
Durham’s The Light gallery opens with works by Tracey Emin and Steve McQueen
Following a £17m redevelopment, the former Durham Light Infantry Museum has reopened as The Light, a new space combining military history w…
Seagull survives eight-mile journey trapped in car grille on the A1(M)
A motorist driving between Aycliffe and Darlington discovered a seagull wedged behind his numberplate after travelling eight miles at motor…
Rare dark bordered beauty moth discovered at Northumberland's Wallington Estate
Conservationist Dr Dave Wainwright has located a population of the dark bordered beauty moth at the National Trust’s Wallington Estate, the…
Rare dark bordered beauty moth discovered at a second site in Northumberland
Conservationists have found a new population of the dark bordered beauty moth at the National Trust’s Wallington Estate, providing a vital …
Students in Hartlepool celebrate A-level results and future career paths
Students across the UK received their A-level, BTEC and T-level results this week, marking the end of months of anticipation. Among those c…
Homes England invests £27.7m to build 350 new homes in Riverside Sunderland
Homes England and the North East Combined Authority have announced a £27.7m investment to transform a former industrial site into the city'…
Rare Battle of Trafalgar flag saved for display in Newcastle
A Union flag flown from HMS Royal Sovereign during the Battle of Trafalgar has been secured for the nation by North East Museums. The flag,…
Newcastle's ThirdBite charity food event raises £130,000 for Cancer Research UK
Organised by Cal and Siân Byerley of Restaurant Pine, the event brought together chefs from 20 Michelin-starred restaurants at Wylam Brewer…
Newcastle's 'book fairies' leave stories for children to find in Scotswood
Healthworks and the New Tyne West Development Company are hiding books around Scotswood to encourage local children to read and visit the D…