Plans for two north-east councils to merge a range of services – including the administration of council tax, business rates, staff payroll, revenues and benefits – are now closer to being put into practice.
Newcastle City Council and Northumberland County Council would like to merge the provision of these ‘transactional...
Staff at Barratt Developments North East swapped their usual office chairs for bike seats as they completed a 100-mile cycle route and raised over £1,500 for local children’s charity, Team Evie, beating their target of £1,000.
Five members from the North East division’s Technical Team cycled the 100 mile route...
Firefighters from Red Watch at Wallsend Community Fire Station, part of Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service, were recently sent to an emergency animal rescue at a property in North Shields; as there were reports of an eight-week old kitten being trapped inside a bathroom wall.
TWFRS Fire Control...
Generous golfers with kind hearts have utilized their sporting prowess to make a positive impact, raising an impressive £12,000 for two well-deserving charities in the North East.
Newcastle-based Golf in the City (GITC), a vibrant networking group established two years ago, comprises over 80 avid golfers who share an unwavering...
On Tuesday, a rather unusual visitor to Newcastle caused something of a stir.
A fully-grown grey seal was seen swimming in the Tyne close to the Millennium Bridge.
Grey seals are a common feature on the north east coast. The Farne Islands host an especially impressive colony of the animals and...
Firefighters in Tyne and Wear have been battling a wildfire for more than 20 hours as they call on the public to work with them.
Chiefs at Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) have said that Wednesday evening was busier than Bonfire night with large fires across the...
Your child could be selected to walk out as an official mascot with the England men’s rugby team when they take on Italy at St James’ Park on Friday September 6th.
The match – a Quilter International – will be the last game England play before they travel to Japan...
Athletes from various sporting backgrounds have united with a common purpose: to promote awareness and support for individuals facing mental health challenges.
This month (Sept) is World Suicide Prevention Month and North East based charity If U Care Share, is using the event to help promote the need for people...
Newcastle-based charity, Reviving The Heart of the West End (RHWE), is inviting local people along to a community ‘New You in 2022’ event designed for anyone seeking a new challenge – whether that be a change of career, volunteering opportunity or skills development activity.
Taking place at John Buddle Work...
Scientists from Newcastle University have discovered that bees have something similar to the ‘sweet tooth’ often found in humans.
The Newcastle researchers found that bees possess sugar-sensing taste neurons. These neurons give the insects intense pleasure when they feed on nectar, encouraging them to hang around and empty the flower...
