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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...
Collaborative Effort to Reduce Dangerous Fires in Newcastle High-rise Buildings
Fire investigators have been working with a Newcastle housing provider to keep high-rise residents across the city safe. Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) last week conducted a series of tests at a high-rise tower block in a bid to reduce dangerous fires. They were joined by staff from...
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...
Katie Proctor, Rural Chartered Surveyor and RICS Registered Valuer
Katie Proctor has joined the rural team at youngsRPS in Hexham as a chartered surveyor and RICS-registered valuer. She has nearly five years of experience working with farmers and landowners on issues such as the Basic Payment Scheme, countryside stewardship applications and rural diversification grants. Prior to joining youngsRPS, Proctor...
Becci Meagher and Craig Thompson from Blue Mental Health receives the North Tyneside Business of the Year from Elected Mayor Norma Redfearn CBE
Once again, the best of North Tyneside’s businesses have been showcased at the glittering North Tyneside Business Awards which celebrated its 25th anniversary.   The annual awards, which are organised by  North Tyneside Business Forum, celebrate the huge contribution that businesses make to the local economy and how they make North Tyneside a great...
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...
Scaffolding is a familiar part of any building site in history, usually erected at the start of construction work and present till the end, however much it may grow and change in between. scaffold noun 1. A temporary platform, either supported from below or suspended from above, on which workers sit or...

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