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Creative Collaboration: Barratt Homes Teams Up with Bede Burn Pupils for Design Competition
Barratt Homes North East, a regional housebuilder, collaborated with Year 5 and 6 students from Bede Burn Primary School in an interior design contest. The competition involved the students designing a bedroom for a brand-new Show Home. Children aged between 9 and 11 at Bede Burn Primary School, which is...
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...
Unlocking Creativity: Youth Empowerment through Escape Room Entrepreneurship
A standout cohort of young leaders from Northumberland and North Tyneside recently began an impactful residential program, skillfully organized by the Bedlington-based charity, Leading Link. This initiative not only equipped the participants with essential life and social skills but also ignited their entrepreneurial spirit, fostering the development of innovative ideas...
How Expensive is Your Child’s Education?
No matter if you’re expecting, already are parents, or thinking about offspring soon, the financial burden of a child is a massive factor to be taken into consideration, before making a final decision. A study done by the Child Poverty Action Group has shown that the cost of raising...
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...
NEHA's Masquerade Gala: Celebrating Hospitality Excellence in the Northeast
The Northeast Hotel Association (NEHA) recently celebrated its esteemed Excellence Awards, spotlighting the remarkable accomplishments within the region's hospitality scene. With 50 top-tier hotels in its fold, NEHA serves as a pillar of unity and backing for hotel professionals, championing progressive transformations within the industry. The masquerade-themed gala dinner, held...
Five ways to get your pub ready for Christmas
Recent research suggests that more Brits will celebrate Christmas at home this year. Even so, it’s still likely to be the busiest time of the year for your pub. And while more business brings more opportunity, it can also pose a significant risk if your pub isn’t ready for...
Growing a Trade Business in the UK
If you’ve learned a trade, and you know that there’s public demand for your services, then starting a business of your own might seem like a tantalising option.  Why run a trade business in the UK? In the UK, millions of self-employed tradespeople earn a living. They’re able to spread the...
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...
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...

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