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Ryton mother launches Makaton training to help families communicate
After using Makaton to support her daughter Ava, who has Down syndrome, Eleanor Baggaley is now providing the same training to schools and …
Sachi Kotake opens Japanese restaurant in Sunderland city centre
After three years of serving food from a van, Sachi Kotake has opened her own restaurant, Arigato Street Food, in Sunderland. She hopes to …
Removal porter saves man's life with CPR in Newcastle
Sam Collard, a 24-year-old removal porter, is being praised for his quick thinking after performing life-saving CPR on a man who collapsed …
Gateshead boxer Brogan Darrie retains National Schools Championship title
Thirteen-year-old Brogan Darrie from Felling ABC has successfully defended her national boxing title, maintaining an impressive undefeated …
John Lennon artwork discovered by North East collector goes on display
A collection of rare drawings by John Lennon, originally used for an early Beatles promotional film, is now on public display at the Liverp…
Plans for supported living flats in Forest Hall to be decided
A new development of eight self-contained flats for adults with learning disabilities is set for a planning decision in Forest Hall. The pr…
Jill Scott to cycle 388 miles for Sport Relief
Former Lioness Jill Scott is embarking on a five-day charity challenge, cycling and running 388 miles from Wembley Stadium to Sunderland. S…
Newcastle firm creates handbag from lab-grown T-Rex leather
Scientists in Newcastle have developed a sustainable way to create leather using reconstructed dinosaur collagen. The world's first handbag…
Sage CEO praises North East tech talent following strong financial results
Sage CEO Steve Hare has highlighted the world-class engineering talent based in the North East, noting that the region's workforce is as ca…
North East MP highlights potential for green energy jobs
Cramlington and Killingworth MP Emma Foody has stated that the North East is well-positioned to lead the UK's transition to renewable energ…
North Shields shopkeeper detains burglars in her shop
A brave shopkeeper in North Shields has been praised by her local community after she successfully locked two burglars inside her shop unti…
Free tickets provided for BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in Sunderland
A new initiative called Access for All is providing hundreds of young carers and children from low-income families with free tickets, trave…