An inclusive performing arts group from County Durham have opened an arts festival in Germany. MiXiT, who are based in Stanley, were invited to opening the Kultur Vom Rande festival in Reutlingen. As well as this, the group, which is run by and for people with learning disabilities, were asked to stay […]
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Charity single to support Bradley Lowery Foundation reaches iTunes top 20
A single by a Hartlepool duo to support the Bradley Lowery Foundation has reached the iTunes top 20. Olivia Crawford and Georgia Fletcher, who are known as Liv’N’G, released the song called Smile for Bradley. The pair recorded a cover of Charlie Chaplin’s Smile and added their own verse. It was released […]
South Shields woman hosting charity football match for Sunderland AFC fan Bradley Lowery
A woman from South Shields is hosting a charity football match for Sunderland AFC fan, Bradley Lowery. Jessica Benet, 19, is encouraging people to put on their boots and raise money for the youngster. Bradley has captured the hearts of thousands in the region, inspiring many to set up events like […]
Darlington woman creates petition for Pallion’s Wear Crossing to be renamed Bradley Lowery Bridge
A woman from Darlington has created a petition for the new Wear Crossing in Pallion to be renamed as Bradley Lowery Bridge. Sarah Jane Wilkinson got the idea after watching the five-year-old youngster on television and with his “best friend” Sunderland AFC star Jermain Defoe. Bradley, who is from Blackhall in […]
Seaham dad vows to carry on daughters legacy ahead of one year anniversary since her death
A grieving dad has vowed to carry on his daughter’s legacy ahead of the one year anniversary since her death. Chris Bell, of Seaham, County Durham, lost his 17-year-old daughter Megan Bell, after she died at the T in the Park festival last July. An inquest into her death is ongoing. […]
Charity football match for Sunderland AFC fan Bradley Lowery to be held in his hometown of Blackhall
A charity football match for Sunderland AFC fan Bradley Lowery is to be held in his hometown of Blackhall, County Durham. The match takes place tonight at 6pm (April 7) at Blackhall Welfare Park, between Blackhall Hardwick and charity team Lacey’s Lads. It was organised by Phillip Brown, who is from […]
EXCLUSIVE: Sunderland mum warns people not to joke about pregnancy on April Fools Day
A Sunderland mum has warned people not to pull the April Fools Day joke about being pregnant after she delivered her stillborn son. [DISCLAIMER: Some of the images in this piece may be distressing]. Kirsty McGurrell lost her son Louis in 2009 after carrying him for 38 weeks. The 28-year-old from Shiney Row, […]
Monthly meditation sessions at North East churches aid mental health awareness
It is estimated that 31% of adults in the North East suffer from mental health disorders, but resources are available to help with such issues. Lanchester and Burnhope Church is offering monthly meditation sessions, with the help of its Reverend at 7pm on the third Tuesday of every month to […]
Bradley the Builder: Bradley Lowery helps dad at building site
Brave Bradley Lowery became a builder for the day as he experienced a day at work with his dad. The five-year-old, who is currently receiving treatment for neuroblastoma, decided to help out on the building site – hi-vis vest and all. His mum, Gemma Lowery, said on the Bradley Lowery’s […]
EXCLUSIVE: Sunderland fan Bradley Lowery to receive portrait by North East artist at charity football match
Sunderland fan, Bradley Lowery, will be presented with a portrait drawn by a North East artist at a charity football event to raise funds for the youngster. The pencil portrait drawn by Barry Jones, from Bedlington Station, Northumberland, shows the five-year-old in his beloved Black Cats strip. Bradley has been receiving […]