Ex-England and Middlesbrough footballer Dave Thomas received a delightful surprise this week from Guide Dogs personnel, volunteers, and the charity's newly-appointed CEO, Andrew Lennox.
The occasion marked the celebration of surpassing £100,000 in funds raised in tribute to his guide dog, Hannah.
Dave, who has glaucoma, has fundraised relentlessly since...
The preeminent live paranormal tour in the UK, "Uncanny: I Know What I Saw," is set to grace the Newcastle Theatre Royal for a single night on Saturday, 6th July 2024.
This special event will mark the debut of the tour's creator, Danny Robins, at his hometown theatre.
The Newcastle-born...
A rower hailing from Northumberland relocated to a different school to vie for a position in one of the North East's most ancient boat clubs, all the while pursuing a prospective career in Law, courtesy of a transformative scholarship.
Ed Dando, from Hexham, is now coached alongside some of the...
Blyth Town Council is thrilled to announce that The Lindisfarne Story Band, featuring the original Lindisfarne drummer Ray Laidlaw and vocalist, guitarist Billy Mitchell, will be headlining the much-anticipated Blyth Live Music Festival this year.
Known for their soulful performances and timeless hits, Lindisfarne were originally formed in 1968 and...
A local housebuilder, Barratt Developments North East, has generously donated £1,500 to a community garden in Gateshead.
This act forms part of the company's admirable initiative to support and give back to the communities in which it undertakes construction projects.
Whinnie’s Community Garden is open to all residents of Gateshead...
The Race for Life reemerges in 2024, encompassing events throughout the North East, spanning Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland, and County Durham.
PEOPLE across the region are being invited to kick start the New Year by signing up for Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life in Newcastle and anyone who joins this...
Newcastle's culinary scene is gearing up for NE1 Newcastle Restaurant Week, offering diners a week of delicious discounts from January 15th to 21st. Over 100 restaurants, old favorites, and newcomers, are serving up mouthwatering delights starting at just £15.
A charitable event showcasing lively banter, featuring three prominent figures associated with Tyneside and the broader North East region, all supporting Monkhouse Primary School, with all proceeds directed towards its cause.
As well as finding international fame with Lindisfarne (he was a founding member), North Shields-lad Ray is also the...
Northern Railway has initiated a three-day 'Flash Sale', offering five million tickets for travels spanning the North of England, available starting from £1.
Tickets are on-sale now and available until 4 pm on Friday (5 January) at: www.northernrailway.co.uk/sale.
‘Flash Sale’ tickets are valid for travel between Wednesday, 10 January and Friday,...
Rethink Food, an educational charity established by educators urges northeast businesses as we embark on a new year to aid in implementing a groundbreaking food education initiative.
This programme aims to assist children in the region in leading more secure lives when it comes to food.
Currently, food education in...
