Brave Bradley Lowery became a builder for the day as he experienced a day at work with his dad. The five-year-old, who is currently receiving treatment for neuroblastoma, decided to help out on the building site – hi-vis vest and all. His mum, Gemma Lowery, said on the Bradley Lowery’s […]
A host of magicians will be making their way to South Tyneside this weekend to deliver the annual magic festival. Magicians, mind-readers and illusionists from around the globe are heading to the Customs House in South Shields, for the 14th South Tyneside International Magic Festival. Stars include Simon Hannah with […]
Northumbria University and Cooperative College collaborated to empower local people in Newcastle with the stories of Fairtrade journeys of women from India and Palestine. The event took place during Fairtrade fortnight from the February 27 -March 12 and aimed to revitalise the interest in Fairtrade. Local businesses, schools, universities and […]
New figures show that North East A&E departments are performing above the national average, but below targets set by the NHS. NHS England are looking for 95 per cent of A&E patients to be admitted, transferred or discharged within four hours of arrival, but the national average currently stands at only […]
This Saturday floods of people will travel to Tynemouth Priory at 12pm to participate in the attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the largest human Shamrock. The jam-packed weekend “Green Carnival at the Coast” has something for everyone, as the local landmark will play host to The Cuban […]
A student whose mum battled breast cancer is planning to cycle over 200 mile in order to raise money to fight the disease. Sarah Jane Thoms, from Fulwell, is planning a bike ride to raise money for Breast Cancer Now after her mum was given the all clear. Sarah’s mum, Karen Hunter, 55, […]
In the hope of winning the City of Culture Bid 2021, the Sunderland 2021 Bid team and the Sunderland Black Minority and Ethnic Network will be coming together to showcase the talent and diversity in the area. On March 17, the first Mini Mela Cultural Festival will be held at […]
Hundreds of families and their dogs set foot on Gibside National Trust in Gateshead to raise awareness of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People in the North East. More than 370 people along with 203 dogs walked through the trust’s landscape on Sunday, March 12 to kickstart the Great British Dog […]
A talented young performer will head to New York in September to pursue her dream at the iconic American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Ellie Alicia Strong, 18, from Farringdon, is one of 150 elite students worldwide to be granted a place at the American arts academy, which has trained the […]
Members of Newcastle, Wear and Tees WASPI took to Sunderland’s Keel Square this weekend (March 11) to raise awareness of the 1950s women’s State Pension injustice. The campaign, also referred to as ‘Paint the Town Purple’, is one part of the WASPI’s aims to share information and give advice about […]