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Switching from Road to Rail: Northern's Under 16 Education Season Ticket Scheme
School is now on break, and the 'school run' might be on pause too, thanks to Northern's initiative. The train operator has ambitious plans to persuade students to switch from road to rail starting this September. They aim to entice students with a fantastic 75% discount on train tickets...
Books for Brighter Futures: Ashberry Homes' Generous Donation to Callerton Academy
A local housebuilder’s donation will help Callerton Academy buy extra books to enable pupils to further their knowledge in certain subjects. Ashberry Homes – which is part of the Bellway Group and is building 184 new properties at Church View, off Stamfordham Road in Callerton – has given £300 to...
How to Start Landscaping Business
Working as a landscaper can be enormously rewarding. You’ll get a chance to be creative and solve problems throughout the working day. You’ll be working outdoors for much of the time, and you’ll get physical exercise built into your day. Moreover, you’ll get the satisfaction of creating lasting structures that...
Final Push to 24/7: How GNAAS Is Expanding Their Lifesaving Service Across the North
The Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) is making one final fundraising push to reach their goal of becoming a 24/7 service across the whole of the North. The charity has launched several fundraisers on Facebook which could help fund essential pieces of equipment which are used in and around...
Breaking Barriers: Hellens Sensory Motor Suite Transforms Learning for Newcastle Pupils
Pupils with additional needs at a school in Newcastle are experiencing an elevated level of care and development, courtesy of a £100,000 investment in a cutting-edge sensory motor suite. The Hellens Sensory Motor Suite – named after its biggest supporter, civil engineering firm Hellens Group, which raised £65,000 to help...
Collaborative Efforts: North East Fire Service and Universities Promote Student Fire Safety
A North East Fire and Rescue service has collaborated with local universities in the region to raise awareness among students about the hazards associated with fires in student housing. Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) have teamed up with Newcastle, Northumbria and Sunderland Universities to reduce call outs...

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