A container full of donations from the North East has begun its journey to Syria to help refugees in need. Boxes Of Hope filled with donations from around the region and the rest of the UK were collected. They were prepared for individuals, mainly children, with a variety of gifts inside. Medical aid, food […]
According to research, the North East spends the most money outside of North London on Christmas presents. Research conducted by Safe.co.uk shows that over a third of parents in the North East admit to going over budget when it comes to buying their children’s presents. In an era of heavy […]
Now we’re into November, it’s time to take action in tackling men’s health on a global scale by joining the ‘Movember’ movement! The Movember Foundation aims to raise awareness and funds for men’s health issues, such as prostate cancer, depression and suicide prevention, in a firm attempt to ultimately reduce […]
At Halloween, you might want to get in the spirit and check out the most haunted places the North East has to offer. This map will show you the 13 spookiest locations and explain why they are haunted. From the bloodiest battle in English history at Flodden Field, down to the […]
Refugees from around the world have been made welcome by generous residents of Sunderland. Those fleeing war and political turmoil have been provided free meals and encouraged to participate in community activities by Sunderland’s churches. Bethany City Church, an Evangelical Christian church in Sunderland, began giving support to refugees 10 years ago […]
One of Sunderland AFC’s most devoted fans is celebrating his 90th birthday. George Forster, chairman of the Sunderland Supporters Association, is 90-years-old on October 7. Having hardly missed a game since 1962, Forster has been chairman of the Association for the past 15 years and has enough memories to fill a book […]
Police are investigating the unexplained death of a 17-year-old girl in North Tyneside. At 1:49am on Saturday, September 3, officers received a report from the ambulance service expressing concern for a girl that had been found unconscious in a rear lane in George Road in Wallsend. The girl was taken […]
North East graduates are the most likely to say they regret going to university because of the amount of their student debt, according to two surveys by Aviva. The two surveys also found that 18 to 35-year-olds in the region are also most likely to believe they could have achieved what they have without going […]
A North East comedian who is unable to talk is performing at the Edinburgh Fringe festival throughout August. Lee Ridley, also known as Lost Voice Guy on stage, is taking his communication aid with him to share his new show Disability for Dunces Volume Two. His show is described on […]
The latest Labour Market Statistics (LMS) released by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) has found the North East employment rate is at a record high. In the quarter April to June, 1,211,00 people employed in the region increased by 16,000 people compared to the latest period. On year, there was […]