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Meadow Well residents and local agencies join forces for community clean-up day
Community leaders, the council, and local charities held a 'Day of Action' in Meadow Well to address long-standing concerns and improve the…
Newcastle University researcher finds work through programme supporting displaced Ukrainians
Borys Zakharchenko, a chemist who fled Ukraine in 2022, has secured a research role at Newcastle University after joining the government-ba…
Faye Robson shares her journey of recovery to help others in Gateshead
After struggling with drug and alcohol addiction for years, 25-year-old Faye Robson has spent the last two years in recovery and now works …
North Tyneside couple build successful guitar business from their home
Graeme and Natalie Bevan have established Geordie Riffs, a specialist guitar service based in West Allotment that provides lessons, repairs…
Cyclists of all ages take part in the Active Sunderland BIG Bike Ride
Hundreds of cyclists gathered at the Beacon of Light this weekend for the return of the Active Sunderland BIG Bike Ride. Participants chose…
Cumbria man marks ten years with heart pump fitted at Newcastle's Freeman Hospital
Stuart Hind, 61, has reached a decade of living with a Left Ventricular Assist Device after it was fitted to treat his cardiomyopathy. The …
Sunderland mother creates app to help parents navigate the SEND system
Nicola Leonard has launched the 'Understanding My Child' app to help parents gather the evidence required for Education, Health and Care Pl…
Alan Shearer surprises Newcastle Panthers with a £2,000 grant and new kit
Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer has announced a £2,000 grant for the Newcastle Panthers, the region's only LGBTQIA+ friendly football …
Women's Street Watch volunteers support night-time safety in Newcastle
Founded in 2021, Women's Street Watch provides practical assistance and a point of contact for women in Newcastle's city centre during nigh…
North Tyneside Council installs twelve emergency throwlines at inland water sites
North Tyneside Council has installed twelve new emergency throwlines at key inland water sites to provide faster rescue capabilities than t…
Gateshead actress Jill Halfpenny receives honorary degree from Northumbria University
Jill Halfpenny has been awarded an Honorary Doctor of Letters by Northumbria University in recognition of her career in screen and stage, a…
Sage expands AI training programme for thousands of North East teenagers
Newcastle-based tech company Sage has expanded its partnership with Teens in AI to provide training for thousands of 13 to 19-year-olds in …