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Mapping Student Commutes: Northern's Top Network Routes Revealed
Northern has released details of the most popular routes on its network for student commuters. Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Lancashire & West Yorkshire are riding high with large numbers of stations being used by students for their commute to school (highlighted in green on the map). At the same time,...
Youthful Heroes: Fire Cadets Raise £1,000 to Support Children's Charity
Teenagers with a heart for charity, who managed to raise £1,000 in support of their community, have been honoured and recognized for their selfless contribution. Last year, a cadet group from Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) decided they wanted to do more for charities in the region. The...
Sumo Newcastle Ignites Inspiration for Aspiring Game Devs at Abertay University
Aspiring game devs at a Dundee-based university have gained vital industry knowledge from members of a AAA game development studio in the North East to help inspire their latest competition projects. Sumo Newcastle, a Sumo Digital studio, visited Abertay University recently to support students taking part in the Dare Academy,...
Winning with Chocolate: UK Qualification Body's Tasty Triumph in Spreading Deaf Awareness
The premier organization in the UK responsible for conferring qualifications in deaf communication and British Sign Language has found a delicious avenue to disseminate crucial information. This achievement comes in the wake of their victory in an online competition. Signature is based in Durham but provides services nationwide to promote...
Exciting New Development: Newcastle Building Society Set to Elevate City Centre Presence
Newcastle's ever-innovative Building Society has unveiled ambitious plans that are bound to reshape its city centre presence. The society has officially announced its strategic decision to relocate its city centre branch to the esteemed former French Connection store at Monument. The Society has successfully negotiated terms for this prime unit...
North East's Largest Fire Service Appoints New Deputy Chief Fire Officer
After a thorough and rigorous selection process, the North East's largest fire and rescue service proudly announced the appointment of its new Deputy Chief Fire Officer on Monday. Stewart Nicholson has been announced as the new Deputy Chief Fire Officer at Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service and will...
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...
World Drowning Prevention Day: A Global Call to Respect the Water and Stay Safe
On the 25th of July, World Drowning Prevention Day, the region's four blue light services have united to emphasize the utmost significance of water safety. Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS), Northumbria Police, North East Ambulance Service, and HM Coastguard have joined forces to underline the dangers that...
Never Giving Up: Nathan Whitworth's Inspiring Path to Becoming a Firefighter
Having been denied the opportunity to secure his dream job, Nathan Whitworth, a 26-year-old, had lost all hope of fulfilling his aspiration to become a firefighter. Last year, he came incredibly close to becoming a recruit with Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS), but unfortunately, narrowly missed...
Remarkable Five-Year-Old Honored by Firefighters for Heroic Act
Firefighters at the station warmly received a remarkable five-year-old, deeply impressed by his courageous acts, as a gesture of gratitude. On the eventful day of Wednesday, July 5th, young Logan Allison accompanied his mother Kimberley on a walk when an unfortunate incident occurred. Kimberley slipped and fell into the River...

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