The UK’s estimated cat population is 8 million, with the North East accounting for 13% of that figure. The organisation Cats Protection have reported that over 150,000 stray and abandoned cats enter a shelter each year and they help over 500 cats in one day alone. Jane Wilson, Co-ordinator at […]
A Gateshead woman who says her life is ruined by Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), also known as the ‘winter blues’, has spoken out about the effects of the surprisingly common mental health issue. Samantha McLaren, a 20-year-old University of Sunderland student, says she can’t stand the onset of winter as […]