A groundbreaking partnership between the personal safety app WalkSafe and Admiral, the UK's largest AGC operator, has proved vital in safeguarding women in Newcastle and now women in the area are being urged to download the free app and use the ‘Safe Spaces’ initiative.
Many women in Newcastle have sought refuge and help...
A new, life-saving defibrillator has been installed on South Shields’ Ocean Road – in the latest stage of an initiative led by heart charity the Red Sky Foundation.
The charity’s defibrillator project in and around South Tyneside has been supported by the town’s Women’s Institute branch, Sisters of Shields and...
One of the North East’s best loved charity’s is inviting the kind-hearted North East public to bring festive cheer once again to the homeless and vulnerable this Christmas.
The People’s Kitchen supports hundreds of “friends” across the city every day. Volunteers have supported people in Newcastle for more than...
Drug addiction can impact individuals of all ages, genders, ethnicities, backgrounds and professions.
Helix Arts has employed artists with personal experience including rapper, actor and writer Kema Kay (star of ‘I Daniel Blake’), who worked with young people from Foundation Futures to create track ‘It’s all on you’ to...
A savvy salesman who swapped flogging trainers for tackling fires has urged others to follow their dreams – and try a career as a firefighter.
Firefighter Paul O’Neil spent over 20 years in the retail industry, working for some of the largest companies in the world and dealing with the...
On the 25th of July, World Drowning Prevention Day, the region's four blue light services have united to emphasize the utmost significance of water safety.
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS), Northumbria Police, North East Ambulance Service, and HM Coastguard have joined forces to underline the dangers that...
A survey has revealed that massive central government funding cuts are eroding the quality of life of Newcastle’s residents.
Though the survey – conducted between July and September 2017 – found that Newcastle’s residents still feel life in their city has many positives, the effects of years of austerity are...
A young woman who was crippled by agoraphobia has today thanked the fire service for giving her the self-confidence to leave the confines of her home.
Charlotte Narey, aged 21, recently took part in a free 12-week personal development programme with The Prince’s Trust course being delivered by Tyne and...
Last week saw the first ever Newcastle Construction Week – during which a range of events took place across Newcastle and Gateshead aimed at young people between 18 and 24.
These events gave youngsters the chance to try a number of practical workshops, take part in site visits to key...
A new multi-million pound residential and hospitality development on the site of the former Allied Irish Bank (AIB) headquarters in Newcastle will go ahead following planning and listed building approval.
The news will see the former AIB North East office at 9 – 17 Collingwood Street, which has been vacant...
