A Mental health group that organises walks for people with mental illness has expanded its support to Newcastle. Founded by journalist and author of ‘Mad Girl’ Bryony Gordon, the voluntary group organises walks once a month in Exhibition park, where people affected by mental illness can come together to walk […]
A group of North East solidarity seekers and aid workers will be sleeping out in South Shields to raise funds for a volunteer’s forthcoming aid mission to support refugees in Northern Greece and Serbia. The group are supporting Ruhi Loren Akhtar’s mission, to the European countries, which will take place on […]
A huge bike ride has been organised for this Sunday in Blyth for 22 year old terminal illness, Jamie Hartley. The event started to shape after Jamie’s father’s Facebook post. Mark Hartley asked his friends for a sidecar to give his son his last motorbike ride. The response he received […]
Ruby Wax’s ‘Frazzled Café’, a mental health drop in, is due to arrive in Newcastle A partnership between comedian Ruby Wax and Marks and Spencer, has launched a new not for profit enterprise called ‘Frazzled Cafe.’ Frazzled Cafes aim to give shoppers a space to talk, share experiences and escape […]
Stagecoach has announced a number of changes to their bus services in Newcastle, but what do the public think? Changes to timetables and routes around the city has gathered a mix response from the people of Newcastle. These changes will come into effect from April 30. Head of Stagecoach North […]
As of 1 April, Sunderland residents are set to see a change to their bin collection. Now, the general waste (green) bin will be collected one week, then the recycling (blue) bin the week after, Sunderland City Council have confirmed. Residents have already received letters giving details of what is happening […]
It is estimated that 31% of adults in the North East suffer from mental health disorders, but resources are available to help with such issues. Lanchester and Burnhope Church is offering monthly meditation sessions, with the help of its Reverend at 7pm on the third Tuesday of every month to […]
The ‘Sunderland Scramble’ event will be taking place in Herrington Country Park and will be a chance for families to get involved and have fun for a great cause. All money raised will go to the North East Autism Society as they plan to build four accessible respite lodges to […]
This summer marks 20 years since Sunderland AFC’s departure from Roker Park. The ground was the home of the Black Cats for almost a century and was one of the most memorable grounds in English football history. Renowned for the famous Roker Roar, the seaside stadium was home to the […]
People in the Tyne and Wear will join the rest of the nation to celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday 26th March 2017. Mothering Sunday presents an opportunity for people to show their gratitude with many getting creative with their gifts for their mothers. Rachael Agar, a BA Journalism student from […]