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Baltic Open Submission 2024: North East Artists Invited to Showcase Their Creativity
Residents of the North East region are encouraged to contribute their artwork to a significant open-call exhibition set to debut at the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art in March 2024. Baltic Open Submission in association with Fenwick, will showcase painting, sculpture, photography, video and more by artists, makers, self-taught creatives...
Marjie Lawrence's Legacy: Supporting Women Facing Ovarian Cancer
Did you know that over 7,000 women - mothers, daughters, sisters, grandmas, aunties, nieces, cousins, and friends - are diagnosed with ovarian cancer every year?   One of those women was my mother, actress Marjie Lawrence. We lost her in 2010 when she died of ovarian cancer, just three weeks after...
Barratt Developments North East Soars to New Heights for Cancer Care Charity
Courageous volunteers from Barratt Developments North East, a local housebuilder with its headquarters in Gateshead, fearlessly took to the zipline, raising more than £2,000 for Daft as a Brush Cancer Patient Care in their inaugural fundraising event. Dangling 820ft in the air from the top of the Tyne Bridge, five...
Inaugural Northumbrian Food Festival: A Culinary Triumph and Youth Sports Fundraiser
The debut edition of the 'Northumbrian Food Festival' organized by Turnbull in Alnwick in September had a fantastic beginning. It featured a week-long celebration of the exquisite cuisine crafted in Northumberland while also serving as a fundraiser for four local youth sports teams. The week’s events kicked off with a...
"Feed a Friend for a Fiver: The People's Kitchen's Innovative Christmas Approach
To enhance the effectiveness of each donation, The People's Kitchen, a prominent charity dedicated to supporting vulnerable individuals in the Northeast, is shifting away from partnerships with third-party donation agencies in the lead-up to their Christmas campaign. This strategic shift aims to guarantee that every donation goes directly to...
Nigel Monks - Sycamore Gap Tree Felled - Cut Down Overnight on Hadrians Wall Northumberland North East England - Robin Hood Film Tree
Iconic Sycamore Gap Tree at Hadrian's Wall Found Cut Down: Police Investigate Vandalism
Running for Hope: How the 2023 Great North Run Raised £7,337.00 to Fight Brain Tumours
In a world frequently clouded by difficulties and unpredictability, it is truly inspiring to observe the remarkable strength that arises from shared compassion and unwavering resolve. The 2023 Great North Run, a hallmark event in the realm of long-distance running, brought together 11 remarkable individuals who demonstrated the true...
Get a FREE Boiler from the ECO 4 Scheme in Newcastle
Are you a homeowner or private tenant in Newcastle with an old, inefficient boiler? Do you struggle to pay your energy bills? If so, you could be eligible for a FREE boiler from the ECO 4 Scheme! The ECO 4 Scheme is a government-backed initiative that provides free energy efficiency measures...
Collaborative Efforts: North East Fire Service and Universities Promote Student Fire Safety
A North East Fire and Rescue service has collaborated with local universities in the region to raise awareness among students about the hazards associated with fires in student housing. Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) have teamed up with Newcastle, Northumbria and Sunderland Universities to reduce call outs...
Mayor Taylor's Triumph: Blyth's Summer of Unforgettable Kids' Activities
As the summer vacation draws to a close, Mayor Warren Taylor and his fellow members of the Blyth Town Council are pausing to contemplate a remarkable series of complimentary children's events that have enthralled the community all through the season. Despite the unpredictable summer weather, the unique Circus School event...

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