The number of children treated for eating disorders in Newcastle dropped by 59 per cent during the coronavirus pandemic compared with 2019, according to data obtained by SR News. A FREEDOM of Information (FOI) request to Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) revealed that in 2020, just 31 children aged […]
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Hungarian mother thanks children’s charity which paid to feed her family
A HUNGARIAN mother-of-two who lost her job during the Covid-19 pandemic has spoken out to thank a children’s charity which helped her get back on her feet. Viktoria Ulviczki-Szep, who is 38, decided to pack her bags and leave Hungary after losing her job as a chef during the Covid-19 […]
Sunderland woman raffles her £300,000 city home … for a fiver
Music: Paper Planes – Durden ft. Airtone by DURDEN (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/DURDEN/55041 Ft: Airtone A UNIVERSITY of Sunderland graduate is raffling off her £300,000 four-storey city centre property – which could be won for just one £5 ticket. The Edwardian […]
Cards For Good Causes to set up click and collect service in Sunderland
THE UK’s largest charity Christmas card retailer, Cards For Good Causes (CFGC), is planning on providing a click and collect customer service in Sunderland this year. CFGC was originally running a shop inside the Bridges, but had to close due to the second national lockdown. It had already set […]
Eating disorder helpline calls double under lockdown, says charity
Coronavirus may be triggering a hidden epidemic of eating disorders – with the number of sufferers calling a national helpline almost doubling since March. A NATIONAL eating disorder charity says the stress, anxiety and isolation of coronavirus lockdowns has doubled the number of calls for help it has received since […]
Virtual gig featuring local artists to take place in aid of Sunderland Foodbank
WITH local communities still struggling after being hit hard by the pandemic, a group of Sunderland’s most popular musicians are hosting a virtual gig to raise money for Sunderland Foodbank. A NUMBER of local musicians and bands, including bigfatbig, noyou, Lottie Willis, Vandebilt and The Lake Poets are taking […]
UK’s largest charity Christmas card retailer kicks off festive season in Sunderland
CARDS for Good Causes, the UK’s largest multi-charity Christmas card organisation, has opened its doors in Sunderland as Christmas card sales have already seen a significant rise this year. Sam Boal went along to discover more. THE pop-up shop, which is run by volunteers, opened in Sunderland’s Bridges shopping […]
Confidence Coach Adam Proud thinks Geordie ‘macho man’ pressure could be a factor in increased North East male suicide rates
Mental health within men is often a taboo subject still in 2020, with male suicide rates consistently higher than women’s there is an apparent neglect of conversation about male mental health and suicide. With suicide rates increasing yearly, there may be a cause for concern and urgency to get men […]
Newcastle Dog and Cat shelters appealing for help due to loss on income in the wake of Covid-19 pandemic lockdown
These times are not just rough for us humans, they’re also taking a toll on our four legged friends. The whole country is being placed under new rules due to the pandemic, and animals shelters are no exception and many are finding themselves facing severe financial difficulties.. Beth Codling ,Relationship […]
Hadrian Cup 2020 tackles hate crime for 11th year running
Percy Park Rugby Football Club in North Shields are hosting their 11th annual rugby tournament this weekend in order to raise awareness of hate crime in sport. This Saturday, nineteen teams featuring 360 players from across the country will unite to take part in the Hadrian Cup Rugby Tournament, organised […]