Tag: Local Heroes
Blyth Community Champions Honoured at Annual Civic Awards Ceremony
Dedicated volunteers, community champions and local organisations were honoured for their outstanding contributions to Blyth during the town’s Annual Town Meeting at the Market...
Newcastle Veteran Turns 100 Surrounded by Family and Army Friends
A former soldier who endured a double tragedy in childhood was given a special surprise as he celebrated his 100th birthday on 23 April.
Among...
Gateshead Woman Takes on 30 Challenges to Support Air Ambulance
A local woman is taking on 30 physical challenges in a year to raise vital funds for her local air ambulance service.
Claire Fiddler, 40,...
£1,000 Boost Helps North East Nipple Project Expand Specialist Breast Cancer...
Northumberland Freemasons have contributed £1,000 to the North East Nipple Project, helping fund specialist training to provide enhanced support for women recovering from breast...
Newcastle Schoolgirl Donates 12 Inches of Hair to Help Children with...
It was time for the chop, when a caring Newcastle schoolgirl decided to donate 12 inches of her hair to the Little Princess Trust...
Newcastle Bus Driver Celebrates 55 Years with Royal Recognition
Stagecoach North East driver Norman Fullard marks 55 years’ service with royal recognition
Slatyford depot stalwart invited to attend Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace...
Rod and Tackle Lands Nearly £2,900 for Sir Bobby Robson Foundation
Northumberland fishing shop Rod and Tackle, based in Cramlington, has raised almost £2,900 in support of The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation, part of Newcastle...
Baking for a Cause: Newcastle Trio’s Recipe Book Raises Funds for...
Two local home bakers have whipped up a brand new recipe book to support Maggie's cancer care centre in Newcastle.
Jen Anderson and Eve Montgomerie...
The People’s Kitchen Turns 40: A Milestone of Compassion in Newcastle
This year marks 40 years of The People’s Kitchen, the Newcastle charity that began with one simple but powerful act of kindness.
The anniversary...
Bedlington Pensioner Raises Over £143,000 for Air Ambulance by Crafting Walking...
A Northumberland pensioner has raised more than £143,000 for an air ambulance charity by selling his homemade walking sticks.
Derrick Ions, 84, from Bedlington, has...