THIS year the world was shut down by the coronavirus pandemic – but the TV drama ‘It’s A Sin’ has reminded us that even today, the number of deaths through Covid-19 is dwarfed by the ongoing Aids pandemic. Having watched the series, which predominantly follows a group of gay men […]
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WATCH: World comes together to light candles in memory of North East hero Bradley Lowery
The world came together last night (July 7) to light up candles in memory of North East hero Bradley Lowery. People from across the world paid their tributes and respects to the 6-year-old from Blackhall in County Durham, who sadly lost his long-fought battle with neuroblastoma yesterday. The youngster captured the […]
Wallsend woman tackles London Marathon for Breast Cancer Now in memory of sister and mother
A woman from Wallsend has tackled the gruelling London Marathon in just over six hours after losing both her mother and sister to breast cancer. Jan Casson ran the 26.2 mile course in the UK capital wearing a bright pink bra and tutu embroiled with hearts and the names of […]