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Local Housebuilder Aims to Combat Book Ownership Gap with Little Library Project
Local housebuilder, Barratt and David Wilson Homes North East, has installed a brand new Little Library at its Meadow Hill development in Throckley, for residents living on and around the development to enjoy. As part of the new initiative, the housebuilder is installing little libraries across a number of its...
North Shields’ Low Lights Tavern Restores Mural with Rich Maritime Heritage
Believed to be North Shields' oldest drinking establishment, The Low Lights Tavern has been a cornerstone of the Fish Quay community for over 400 years, serving locals and visitors alike. In 1956, renowned local painter and decorator Eddie Rowley stood on a chair in the tavern and painted a...
Chris Kirkland: From Transforming Schools to Empowering Businesses and Athletes
Chris Kirkland, from Ryton, has taken his extensive experience in school improvement and leadership to a new frontier—supporting businesses and elite athletes in achieving exceptional performance and well-being, a journey deeply influenced by the challenges and lessons he has faced from a young age.  A former teacher and senior leader,...
Railway Garden Takes Root at Locomotion Museum with £20K Grant
Plans to enhance local biodiversity through the creation of an extensive new garden at the Locomotion railway museum in Shildon are steaming ahead thanks to a £20,000 grant from North East employer the Banks Group. The Locomotion Railway Garden will run across the length of the museum’s kilometre-long site and...
Newcastle-Based True Potential Sets Sights on £100k for Children’s Charity
North East financial services and technology company, True Potential, is pulling out all the stops to surpass its fundraising goal for Mission Christmas, as it works toward a long-term target of raising £100,000 for the national children’s charity. Based at Newburn Riverside, Newcastle, True Potential has so far raised over...
NEPO Celebrates £2.74M Social Value Contribution in Latest Annual Report
This month, the North East-based procurement organisation, NEPO, is set to announce the publication of its third annual Social Value report, celebrating a total contribution of £2.74M to local projects. The announcement, which is to be published in December, demonstrates NEPO’s support for the region’s communities through projects for the...
Making Christmas Magical: Bellway Volunteers for Cash for Kids Mission Christmas Appeal
A team from Bellway has volunteered at the Cash for Kids Mission Christmas warehouse to help provide presents for disadvantaged children across the North East. A team of six volunteers from the housebuilder’s national headquarters in Woolsington and its North East divisional offices in Gateshead spent the day sorting gifts...
Win a Magical Trip to Lapland at Newcastle’s Christmas Village
ONE North East family is set to win a trip of a lifetime, thanks to the company working with Newcastle City Council and NE1 to deliver this year’s Newcastle Christmas Village, and the UK’s largest independent travel agent. Visitors are currently enjoying the festivities of Newcastle’s Christmas Markets including on...
Morpeth Leisure Centre Shortlisted for National Health and Wellbeing Award
Morpeth Leisure Centre, which opened its doors in 2023 and integrates leisure, sport, community amenities and banking, has been shortlisted for an Excellence in Planning for Health and Wellbeing at the prestigious Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) national awards. DPP Planning worked on the project with Northumberland County Council, Active...
Bellway North East Raises Over £41,000 for Cancer Research UK at Annual Charity Ball
A Gateshead-based housebuilder has raised more than £41,000 for Cancer Research UK at its annual charity ball in Gateshead. Staff and partners from Bellway North East attended the glitzy occasion at the Hilton Newcastle Gateshead in Bottle Bank. A comedian entertained the guests, followed by music from live band Central Avenue. There...

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