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The Cross River Gorilla Project and Newcastle University – The Natural World Meets Academia!
The Cross River Gorilla Project is a non-profit charity that was founded by John Daniels in 2015 after John took a volunteering trip to Cameroon for his 70th birthday. John was astounded by the incredibly rich biodiversity of the rain forest with the Cross River Gorilla, Nigerian/Cameroon chimpanzees and such...
Engineering Firm Expands and Creates Employment Opportunities in Response to High Demand for Geotechnical Services
An engineering firm based in the North East is poised to generate employment opportunities following its relocation to larger premises in response to the high demand for its geotechnical services. RWO, which established its geotechnical services division in Teesside in 2022, offering a wide range of ground investigation services, has...
A Taste of Adventure: Stefano D'Oca's Culinary Odyssey from Sicily to the Fire Station
Embarking on a remarkable adventure, Stefano D'Oca traversed diverse landscapes, ranging from the sandy shores of Sicily to the lush courts of Wimbledon, and ultimately found himself amidst the vibrant hub of a bustling fire station. Over the span of five decades, as a distinguished head chef, he catered to...
Follow These 3 Steps To Become A Personal Trainer
Personal trainers have never been in such high demand. As more people take charge of their health and fitness, gyms are seeing a huge influx of new customers and are hiring an increasing number of personal trainers to meet this surge in demand.  Becoming a personal trainer can be an...
From Teacher to Firefighter: Collette Cutler's Journey to Make a Lasting Impact on Youth
Collette Cutler, a seasoned educator, left the classroom to join the fire station and make a lasting impact on the youth in the area, helping them get back on track. Prior to this, she worked as a primary school supply teacher. So when the 28-year-old spotted Tyne and Wear Fire and...
Fighting Fires and Protecting Communities: Meet Mihai Catea, TWFRS Firefighter
A proud Romanian native who moved to England to study says he is proud to call the country home – and will protect it in his new career as a firefighter. Mihai Catea recently joined Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) and worked his first shift on Christmas...
The Visit that Changed Everything: How a School Visit Altered One Educator's Path
An inspired educator changed her career after a visit to a school changed her outlook on life. 20-year-old Beth Dey had been working in nurseries with young children when an outreach opportunity with her volunteer group gave an insight into a new career. The Lemington native has been involved Tyne and...
When Retailers Find a New Calling: A Firefighter's Story
A savvy salesman who swapped flogging trainers for tackling fires has urged others to follow their dreams – and try a career as a firefighter. Firefighter Paul O’Neil spent over 20 years in the retail industry, working for some of the largest companies in the world and dealing with the...
22-Year-Old Thanks Fire Service for Turning Her Life Around
The fire and rescue service have been thanked by a 22-year-old with a lot of talent, as she has now secured a job that will enable her to motivate future generations and turn her life around. Back in May, Meg Baines enrolled on a Prince’s Trust personal development course with...
New programme of free events for people curious about teaching as a career and those ready to step into the classroom A national recruitment campaign is coming to the North East to encourage young people starting out in the world of work and those considering switching jobs to find...

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