A North East charity that works to combat loneliness for older dog lovers has turned to its volunteers and army of four-legged friends to come up with a way to raise much-needed funds, while providing a special gift to elderly people at the same time.
Wag & Company is launching...
Northumberland National Park are launching a new education programme, highlighting the importance of nature in young people’s education, health and wellbeing.
In order to kick off the programme the National Park are gifting every first school in Northumberland with a copy of the multi-award-winning book, The Lost Words, which...
A New Tyneside business has bucked the trend by reporting an increase in trade – directly as a result of lockdown.
As concerns grow for the future of British retail following the economic impact of Covid, The Aviary art gallery, at Jesmond, Brentwood, is busier now than it was pre-lockdown.
The...
When it comes to money, it seems the old adage of "for better or worse, in sickness and in health" holds more currency than in our personal relationships.
New research by Raisin UK has revealed that account holders are more likely to stay with their bank – typically for...
ARTISTS from across the North East are drawing together for a unique exhibition at Tyneside’s newest art gallery.
The NE:BODY exhibition will open on Wednesday 9 September at The Aviary, Brentwood Avenue, Jesmond, Newcastle.
And along with a host of established artists, it will give art-lovers the chance to view the...
England and Manchester City player-coach, Jill Scott MBE, has taken on an ambassador role for a North East-based charity, which raises funds to help save the lives of children and adults needing coronary care.
Jill has agreed to support the Red Sky Foundation, set up by Sunderland couple, Sergio and...
As part of its Outdoor Summer Sessions programme, Hardwick Hall Hotel, County Durham, is planning a Proms In the Park afternoon, featuring Musicians Unlimited Big Band on Sunday 6 September.
The 20 piece orchestra formed in Hartlepool has been playing together for more than 30 years and will be performing...
Following a time of closure during the Covid-19 lockdown, English Heritage has opened up its sites along Hadrian’s Wall.
The charity which manages 20 properties along the Wall from museums, mile castles and a castle closed all its staffed sites in March. These are now being slowly re-opened.
New measures...
On 15 August 1945, in a live broadcast to the nation less than a month after taking up his new role, Prime Minister Clement Atlee declared the end of World War 2 with the words “The last of our enemies is laid low.”
Seventy-five years later residents in Newcastle are...
Bay Create is a new project that uses creativity and coastal landscapes to bring under 25s and over 60s together united in the idea that:
‘We are more similar than we are different.’
Whitley Bay Big Local has been awarded a £100,000 grant from the London 2012 legacy funder, Spirit of...
