Nov 3, 2018
“Local Businesses Donate Towards Life Saving Equipment” A retired ambulance paramedic with more than 30 years’ experience has helped launch a new charity after seeing the lifesaving difference a well-placed defibrillator can make to a cardiac arrest victim. Together...
Oct 31, 2018
The latest Blue Plaque to commemorate the achievements of Blyth residents has been unveiled by the Town’s Mayor. Female footballer, Bella Reayplayed at centre forward for Blyth Spartans and England between 1917 – 19 scoring an amazing 133 goals in one season....
Oct 22, 2018
An expert in helping people into gainful employment by raising their self confidence levels and training in job ready skills has used her knowledge of the care sector to start a new strand to her business which has led to her employing one of her trainees....
Oct 21, 2018
The Northumbria Unit of nautical charity, The Maritime Volunteer Service (MVS) has celebrated an important day in naval history and paid tribute to a famous local seafarer. On 21 October 1805, Admiral Lord Nelson, onboard HMS Victory led the British fleet into battle...
Oct 17, 2018
A lifelong love of animals and wildlife has been the inspiration for one of the region’s best kept cultural secrets and a multimillion pound business success that is literally sending greetings across the world from Derwentside. Brought up near Shotley Bridge on the...
Oct 12, 2018
For a punk rock fan such as myself the annual Great British Alternative Festival at Butlins Skegness is a must. Where else can you watch a large number of established bands, discover new emerging talent and wallow in the nostalgia of your youth? But it’s not just...
