Local charity group, Stroke Association North East were forced to cancel their annual fundraising event two hours before it was due to start after organisers decided the extreme weather conditions were a danger to participants. The charity’s monthly ‘Resolution Run’, a series of five, 10 and 15 kilometre runs held […]
Gravity Force opened at the Sunrise Enterprise Park in Sunderland in late February and has been lively ever since! This new trampoline park includes a variety of different energetic areas from a main court to giant foam pits. The vibrant colours of purple and yellow help to create an […]
The microchipping of pet dogs will be compulsory since April 6. All dogs, older than eight weeks, must be chipped and registered at the UK Pet Microchipping Registration and Database. Microchipping is done by a veterinarian and it lasts only few seconds. The vet implants a little chip under the […]
The ex Tomorrow’s World presenter Judith Hann has backed better training for science teachers to inspire other women. Ms Hann has called for “more and better-trained” science teachers to inspire other women to go into science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers. The Zoology and Botany graduate from Durham University […]
Singer Ellie Goulding made an appearance in the North East his week as part of her Delirium World Tour. The Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle held the stage for the 29 year old singer on Wednesday March 16, as she performed hits from her latest album Delirium. Thousands of fans […]
More than 300,000 of the UK’s over 65s are thought to be “chronically lonely”, a new research shows. The findings suggest that loneliness is a silent killer which affects the country’s elderly. According to Age UK, more than 2 million over 75s live alone, with more than a million saying […]
A North East Council Leader has warned that the Northern Powerhouse could become a ‘political catchphrase’ if the government does not back the initiative further. Durham County Council Leader Simon Henig said: “It’s just a phrase at the moment which doesn’t have any real content and that’s why it’s so […]
By Yolanda Branch and Beth King The Washington Wetland Centre has welcomed new-born quadruplet Asian short-clawed otter cubs. The new arrivals were born on March 3 to Mimi and Musa, the Wetlands most popular otter pair. The new-borns join their sister of 10 months, Squeak, who was born last May. […]
Students across the North East appear to have opposing opinions on Government plans to make it a criminal offence to not pay back student loans. Almost 2,000 people from across the North East have signed an online petition backing calls to stop these plans. Tsvetelina Dobreva, vice president for education at […]
The Tyne and Wear Public Transport Users Group has welcomed the proposal by Nexus to take direct control of the Metro. The current contract with DB Regio comes to an end next year, which would end the split between a private company operating the trains and the public body, Nexus. […]