EXCLUSIVE A NORTH East family has been devastated by the news that their one-year-old has been diagnosed with the rare condition aplastic anaemia. Only one in every million people suffer from the condition, which means the bone marrow and stem cells do not produce enough blood cells and is […]
Month: November 2020
Non-league NE clubs look forward to the return of fans – and their cash
NORTH East non-league football chairmen have welcomed the return of fans as a lifeline for their clubs. The return of football will have a positive impact on the Northern Football League and clubs such as Whickham FC and North Shields FC. Since November 5, when the national lockdown was set in place, […]
We love the NHS – but there’s a new ‘elf service’ in town for Christmas!
WITH a large number of Christmas events being cancelled, Sunderland-born dancer Jennifer Foulds has found a way of bringing the festive magic directly to your front door in a Covid-safe way. JENNIFER Foulds, 27, is used to working in performing arts, but – along with so many of her […]
Nissan denies Washington factory post-Brexit closure claims
NISSAN has rejected a claim that it is to close its Washington factory in the wake of Brexit. The plant, which employs over 7,000 people, is a cornerstone of the North East economy and has been a major Brexit talking point since the referendum in 2016. Social media comment yesterday, […]
Sunderland becomes a stadium of light in tribute to travel boss John Hays
Pictures by North News LANDMARKS across Sunderland have been lit in tribute to city businessman John Hays and the foundation he created. Mr Hays was founder of the Hays Travel holiday firm and the Hays Travel Foundation, which supports young people to achieve their potential. Their blue and orange brand […]
Covid: deaths top 71,000, most schools report outbreaks, ministers plan Xmas
Highest death as leaders meet to plan UK Christmas family get-together News that the Government plans to discuss ways to allow families to reunite over Christmas with the leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland were overshadowed today by the latest weekly death toll – the highest for months. According […]
Aston Martin specialist opens classic electrification programme for 2021
A NORTH East car restorer is following a trend first pioneered by Prince Harry, with the electrification of a classic motor – for owners with deep pockets. Aston Workshop (AW), based at Beamish in County Durham, have created this program, featuring a recently restored Aston Martin DB6, to fit their heritage […]
Izzy’s passion leads to first-class journey to tackle society’s inequalities
WHEN she’s not supporting the region’s refugee charities, working full-time in educational arts or inspiring others as a freelance community arts and music practitioner, Izzy Finch has been studying towards a Master’s degree. Despite leaving school after A-levels at 18 to pursue a music career, and deciding not to […]
Red and white city set to turn blue and yellow in tribute to travel boss
THE red and white city of Sunderland is all set to turn blue and yellow tonight, in a tribute to one of its favourite business sons, John Hays, who died suddenly last week. Mr Hays, 71, collapsed while at work at the offices of his Hays Travel business, in […]
Durham Women FC raises over £1,600 for child anti-poverty campaign
DURHAM Women’s FC has raised over £1,600 for the child food poverty campaign set up by Premier League star Marcus Rashford. Manchester United and England striker Rashford, began the #ENDCHILDFOODPOVERTY after the Government rejected proposals to give free school meals outside term time. The FA Women’s Championship club is […]