Health and Fitness

Introducing the Cheviot Round: A 52-Mile Ultra-Route for Adventure Enthusiasts
This week the all-new ‘Cheviot Round’ has been launched. It is a 52-mile ultra-route which climbs 8,500 feet passing through the heart of the Cheviot Hills. This is a self-led challenge route for both walkers and fell runners. Interested parties download a digital copy of the route (a .gpx file) which...
North Tyneside Youth Dance (NTYD) emerges as a recently established youth dance initiative, launched by acclaimed choreographer Anthony Lo-Giudice. It finds its home at The Exchange 1856, situated in North Shields. Starting from September 5th, 2023, this program welcomes young dancers aged 8-18 to participate in weekly classes on Tuesday...
A Child's Heroic Act: How a Five-Year-Old Saved His Mother from Drowning
A quick-thinking five-year-old has been hailed as a hero for his role in saving his mother from drowning after she accidentally fell into the River Wear. On a sunny Wednesday evening, Kimberley Allison, a business owner, and her son Logan were enjoying a pleasant walk along the River Wear in...
Preventing and Managing Exercise Related Injuries: Tips and Techniques
If you love keeping fit then one of your main goals should be avoiding injuries as much as possible. A severe injury will prevent you from continuing to workout and could set back your progress weeks or even months. With that in mind, here are some of the key...
Celebrating 25 Years in the Catering Industry: Chris Reay Unveils a Unique Blend of Fitness, Healthy Eating, and Mental Well-being"
Chris Reay, a seasoned catering professional, is commemorating a remarkable 25 years in the industry by unveiling a novel concept aimed at promoting fitness, healthy eating, and mental well-being. Having forsaken his research position in television, Chris pursued his lifelong ambition of owning a catering enterprise. Initially starting in his...
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service Leads the Way in Groundbreaking Firefighter Safety Research
A North East fire and rescue service has become the first in the country to support life-changing research that could help save the lives of its firefighters. Firefighters at Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) have undergone vital health monitoring to support research into firefighter safety. The monitoring is...
How a Home Care Provider Changed Ray Halton's Life
A DISABLED man who had given up on getting support after being failed by the adult social care system has now got his life back – thanks to a fast-growing home care provider. Ray Halton, who lives in Folldingworth, near Lincoln, was diagnosed with MS in 2007 but managed to...
Join Strictly St Cuthberts 2023!
Newcastle broadcaster, actor, author and illustrator, Alfie Joey, is set to be the special guest judge for Strictly St Cuthbert’s 2023, the charitable dance competition that has been raising money for people who need Hospice care in County Durham since 2016. After a two-year break due to the coronavirus pandemic,...
‘Winter Pressure’ - Event to offer Advice and Support to Navigate the Cost-of-Living Crisis
A North East based mental health charity is calling for more action to help people with the rising cost of living, as the number of people accessing its crisis services with suicidal thoughts has doubled in 2022. Mental Health Concern helps people who are experiencing mental health crisis, through its...
Mental Health Charity on Volunteer Recruitment Drive to Tackle Loneliness
This Mental Health Awareness Week, leading North East mental health charity, Mental Health Concern, is on a volunteer recruitment drive for their Chain Reaction initiative to tackle loneliness and isolation in older people in Newcastle. Chain Reaction, a city-wide partnership between Mental Health Concern, Search, and KeyRing, currently offers...

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