Mar 15, 2024
A significant moment in maritime history was commemorated as the ship’s bell and other historic artefacts from HMS Blyth were officially handed over to Blyth Town Council by the Royal Navy. HMS Blyth was a regular visitor to its adopted town but in 2023 the vessel was...
Mar 13, 2024
The organisers of North Shields based Coast Festival 2024 have announced that Darlington based Quinn’s Retreat is their chosen charity for the prestigious music event in June. Tracey Beadle, the founder of Quinn’s Retreat formed the charity to...
Mar 13, 2024
North Star Shipping Pays Tribute to Alison Kay, Founder of The People’s Kitchen, by Naming Support Vessel After Her. Aberdeen based North Star Shipping, a prominent player in the maritime sector has named one of their support vessels, “The Alison...
Mar 12, 2024
Framing Unlimited, a picture framing business in Chester Le Street’s Drum Industrial Estate, has proudly announced a significant collaboration with County Durham artist Mr Sly who is known for his mixed media collages and contemporary interpretation of 20th Century...
Mar 12, 2024
In a unanimous decision, Blyth Town Council has demonstrated its commitment to supporting the local community by donating £5000 to the Blyth Food Bank. This financial aid will contribute to the ongoing efforts of the food bank in providing essential resources to those...