Sep 5, 2026
Birtley swimmer takes on challenge to save community pool A Birtley swimmer is preparing to take on an extraordinary 11.5-mile open water swim this month as he completes a gruelling challenge to raise vital funds for Birtley Community Pool. Paul Snaith, from...
Sep 3, 2026
For Gayle Foster, fashion has always been about more than simply following the latest trends. From playing dress-up in her grandmother’s clothes and jewellery as a child, to becoming a New Romantic in the 1980s and searching charity shops and markets for individual...
Sep 2, 2026
Former Scottish professional footballer and now Cleadon based financial adviser Marc Millar has spoken movingly about his personal commitment to Motor Neuron Disease (MND) research after losing his mother to the devastating illness and becoming an ambassador for MND...
Sep 2, 2026
Blyth Tall Ship is opening the doors to a new programme of fully funded learning this October, giving local people the chance to gain recognised qualifications, develop practical skills and take a step towards employment or further education. The organisation’s new...
Sep 2, 2026
Mel and Teddy Take on 100-Mile Cancer Fundraising Challenge A Newbiggin by the Sea woman is taking on a 100-mile walking challenge with her loyal dog Teddy after experiencing first-hand the devastating impact cancer can have on a family. Mel Jackson and Teddy are...
Aug 31, 2026
A Washington-based property professional with almost 40 years of experience in the housing sector is helping landlords and investors navigate the North East property market through a customer-focused approach built on knowledge, honesty and accountability. Nicky...
