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Newcastle Chemist to Break World Record in Great North Run for Cancer Research
A NEWCASTLE chemist, who works to develop new cancer drugs, is aiming to set a new world record at this year’s Great North Run, for the fastest half marathon by a female dressed as a scientist. Dr Hannah Stewart, 32, is a Senior Research Associate in the Cancer Research UK...
Four-Year-Old Rosie Takes on Mini Great North Run to Support Gateshead Health Charity
In a remarkable show of resilience and gratitude, four-year-old Rosie, who overcame a challenging premature birth, is lacing up her running shoes to participate in the Mini Great North Run for the second time to help raise money for Gateshead Health Charity. In a remarkable show of resilience and gratitude,...
North East Hockey Club Receives Major Boost Ahead of New Season from Adderstone Living
A North East hockey club has scored ahead of the 2024/25 season bully-off, thanks to a leading property builder. Whitley Bay & Tynemouth HC has benefitted from a package of support from Newcastle-based affordable homes builder Adderstone Living, worth upwards of £10,000. Thanks to the donation, the hockey club, which plays...
Tyneside Brewery Backs NUFC Fans with New Wor Beer and Limited Edition PacksTyneside Brewery Backs NUFC Fans with New Wor Beer and Limited Edition Packs
A much-loved Tyneside brewery is flying the flag for the Magpies with special offers for fans of the beautiful game. Anarchy Beers Ltd, at Heaton, is making a donation from every pint or can of Wor Beer sold, either online or through pubs, to Wor Flags. A fan-funded group, Wor Flags...
St. James’ STACK Kicks Off with 38,000 Visitors in Blockbuster Opening Weekend
THE NEW St. James’ STACK presented by Sela has struck its first goal, after welcoming tens of thousands of visitors over its first weekend. The eagerly awaited fanzone, created as a partnership between Newcastle United and STACK, opened its doors a week ago (Thurs 8 August), with queues of eager...
Top Marks in Dance: Olivia and Sophia Secure Spots at Northern School of Contemporary Dance
DANCERS Olivia Stanger-Crosby and Sophia Blair are celebrating excellent A Level results, having each secured a place at the prestigious Northern School of Contemporary Dance (NSCD). Both talented pupils achieved an A* in Dance at Dame Allan’s Schools in Newcastle. Olivia, from Newcastle, also earned an A* in Theatre Studies, while...
Running for a Cause: West Yorkshire Fundraiser Tackles Two Epic Challenges for Children with Disabilities
On a mission to raise funds for children with additional needs and disabilities, a West Yorkshire-based avid fundraiser is embarking on not one – but two – impressive challenges this summer.  Less than a week after his 50th birthday, Chris Reay, who works as ICT Manager at Wedge Group Galvanizing Ltd, is...
Newcastle United and Durham Cricket Team Up for Free Summer Activities in County Durham
Two of the region’s biggest sports clubs are backing an annual summer holiday activities initiative, providing free sports-themed fun and games for thousands of primary school kids across County Durham. Newcastle United Foundation and Durham Cricket have partnered with Karbon Homes to provide a summer of sports for the region,...
Ben Reid’s Unique Fundraiser: Cycling from Manchester to Newcastle on a Child’s Bike for Grassroots Music
Ben Reid, 21, from Croft between Warrington and Manchester has just completed his degree at Newcastle University & dreamt up a very unusual fundraiser to raise awareness of the crisis for small cultural venues and grassroots music. He will be cycling from Manchester to Newcastle on a child’s bike...
Epic Endurance Challenge: Friends Cycle, Kayak, and Hike to Support Air Ambulance Charity
Two friends are embarking on an epic endurance challenge in July to raise money for the air ambulance that came to the aid of a relative when they were just a baby. Ryan Noble, 42, and Ed Jones, 47, will be cycling, kayaking and hiking from Sunderland (their hometown) to...

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