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Building Your Confidence: Key Things to Consider
Self-confidence is a hard-won thing, and difficult to guarantee even at the best of times. In a nation plagued by mental health struggles, it is no surprise that low self-esteem is a commonality. Thankfully, confidence-building is not a practice locked behind some GP’s doors and is something you can...
How to Throw a Festive Party
Christmas is about gathering together with your favourite people and enjoying good music, food and general good times. But putting together the ultimate Christmas party means putting in a little bit of groundwork. Get it right, and you’ll end up with a memorable festive occasion that will encourage your...
Your 2024 Budgeting Guide – How to Manage Your Finances in the New Year
The new year is approaching with great and terrifying speed, even if it currently hides behind the pomp of the Christmas period. The start of a new year is always a joyous time, rendered full by the celebration of a year gone past and the potential of the one...
The Ethics of Healthcare Innovation: Balancing Progress and Ethical Considerations
Healthcare is a human right and one which we are lucky to have provided for us by the state in the UK. While privatised healthcare systems are rarer than proponents on the other side of the Atlantic might have you think, there are still major threats to the sanctity...
How to Plan a Holiday with a Teenager on Board
The older our kids get, the more difficult it can be to plan a holiday with them. And especially once they reach adolescence, it can seem challenging to find activities and destinations that cater for both your and your teenager’s interests. But with a bit of thoughtful planning, you...
Winterproofing Your Home: Top Tips for Cosy Living
The winter months are on our doorstep, and recent storms have already demonstrated the shape of things to come in terms of weather and temperature. After a painful few years of high energy bills, the prospect of another cold season can be a scary one for homeowners – but...
Newcastle Rhythms: Crafting the Perfect Commute Playlist by Northern
Northern has curated the ultimate playlist for your commute, a tribute to one of their most beloved destinations: Newcastle. The track listing pays tribute to the city's diverse music scene featuring singer-songwriter Sam Fender as well as indie rockers Maximo Park.  The playlist is 25 minutes long - the length that...
Top Tips on Saving for a House Deposit
Homeownership is a dream that can be difficult to realise, depending on your financial circumstances. The advantages are clear: if you own your house, then you’ll be able to build equity in it every month. You’ll also have greater freedom to modify it according to your personal tastes.  But getting...
Should You Move In With Your Partner? 
Moving into your first home with your partner is an important milestone in your relationship, but it's not a decision to be made lightly. Taking this next step in life can be scary and there are a few basic things to know about your significant other if you’re going...
Pioneering Firefighter Health Study: Tyneside's Role in Combatting Cancer
More than 100 firefighters from Tyneside are gearing up to participate in a pioneering cancer research project that has made its way back to the North East. Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) are this week hosting a testing programme commissioned by the Fire Brigades Union (FBU).  Back in...

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