16-Year-Old Zumba Instructor to Host Charity Zumbathon for Maggie’s Newcastle
A 16-year-old Zumba® instructor is preparing to bring energy, community spirit and fundraising together this summer as he organises one of the North East’s...
Northumberland Communities Invited to Get Active for Greg James’ 1,000km Ride
Places Leisure is encouraging its leisure centres and customers across Northumberland to get active this week in support of BBC Radio 1 presenter Greg...
Newcastle University Researcher to Run Edinburgh Marathon for Children’s Cancer Charity
A PhD researcher at Newcastle University has been inspired by her work to take on the Edinburgh Marathon this May in support of a...
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Some people might want to avoid taking risks this Friday 13th, but Bernard Morley from Newcastle-upon-Tyne is different.  At almost 70yrs old, the retiree is planning to jump out of a...
Walking and Cycling Deliver Major Health and Climate Benefits in the North East
Walking, wheeling and cycling across the North East are saving the NHS £59.9 million every year, the equivalent of around 1.3 million GP appointments,...
Newcastle support worker completes epic Newcastle to New York challenge for disabled students
Garry Lee, a Special Support Assistant at Northern Counties School, part of disability charity the Percy Hedley Foundation, has completed an extraordinary 3,300-mile cycling...
YMCA North Tyneside Launches Sunrise to Sunset Fundraising Challenge
As communities across the North East continue to face growing challenges around housing, wellbeing and opportunities for young people, YMCA North Tyneside is urging...
Tony Mowbray Named North East Personality of the Year
This year’s North East Football Writers’ Association Personality of the Year Award, presented in association with The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation, will honour Tony...
Gilsland Woman Raises £2,000 for Air Ambulance That Saved Her Family
A woman from Gilsland has raised vital funds for the Great North Air Ambulance Service after both her father and brother were supported by...
Morpeth Rugby Club Leads the Way in Sustainable Community Sport
At a time when grassroots sport is under increasing pressure, Morpeth Rugby Club is proving that community rugby can also champion environmental responsibility, through...