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Gosforth gym founder Matt McKenna uses his own fitness journey to build confidence in others
After using boxing to transform his own physical and mental health, Matt McKenna has opened Box & Build in Gosforth to help others find sim…
New community project inspired by Muhammad Ali's 1977 Tyneside visit
Ahead of the 50th anniversary of Muhammad Ali’s historic trip to the North East, the Asians of the North Foundation has launched to foster …
Newcastle medical student Uashar Badakhshan to be honoured at national awards
Uashar Badakhshan, a final-year medical student at the University of Exeter, will be recognised at the annual Student Social Mobility Award…
Northumberland man reunited with dog after Metro staff find him on tracks
After escaping from a dog sitter in Gosforth, three-year-old Rhodesian Ridgeback Bobby ended up on the Metro tracks between South Gosforth …
Roofer discovers photo of his son he hid under a Newcastle museum roof 24 years ago
While carrying out refurbishment work at the Discovery Museum in Newcastle, roofer Alan Needham found a photograph of his son that he had t…
Former Northumbria Police officer John Loriane to run Great North Run in full kit for mental health
After 17 years in the police force, John Loriane is taking on a series of endurance challenges to raise awareness for mental health support…
Something in the Water returns to Newcastle Theatre Royal with all-star cast in 2026
Something in the Water is set to return to Newcastle Theatre Royal in 2026, building on the success of its 2024 debut which raised nearly £…
Newcastle hosts the 27th Northern Writers' Awards at Northumbria University
New Writing North has announced the 27 winners of its annual development programme, chosen from over 1,500 entries to support unpublished w…
Former rugby player David Jackson to run 100 ultramarathons in 100 days for brain injury charities
After a traumatic brain injury ended his professional rugby career, David Jackson is running 100 ultramarathons in 100 days to raise £1 mil…
Wallsend Boys Club hosts fourth annual United for Sanctuary football festival
More than 140 participants gathered at Wallsend Boys Club to mark Refugee Week through a day of sport and community connection. By bringing…
Wallsend care home receives 'outstanding' rating following first inspection
Eastside Gardens in Wallsend has been awarded an 'outstanding' rating by the Care Quality Commission following its first inspection under n…
New Quayside mural marks 45 years of the Great North Run
Street artist Mul is creating a large-scale mural on the Newcastle Quayside to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the world's largest half m…