Ultra long and ultra-specific — welcome to Ultra North Run: one of the fastest-growing events organised by the Great Run Company as it continues to expand its varied roster of regional challenges. The event, which is designed for everyone from anywhere, has surged in popularity over the last few years and offers runners something more …
People of the North East are being urged to ensure that inspirational individuals from the region’s past do not miss out as Historic England launches a new national blue plaques scheme. Nominations close on Sunday, July 28 for the new venture which aims to highlight the achievements of people from all walks of life throughout …
DENTAL DISMAY: One in four adults in the North East and Yorkshire is unable to access dental care. Official data shows 1.7m people have unmet dentistry needs across the region, including 820,000 adults who have tried and failed to secure an appointment in the last two years. The figures have been analysed by the British …
New powers for England’s metropolitan mayors will be introduced in an effort to roll out ‘greater devolution’ of decision making in the regions. Laying out the government’s legislative plans during the King’s Speech at the State Opening of Parliament on Wednesday, King Charles III revealed plans to give combined authorities new powers to help ‘support local …
“Always a highlight in the Trades Union Congress calendar.” That’s how TUC general secretary Paul Nowak described the Durham Miners’ Gala after another memorable and emotional event last weekend. Despite the best efforts of the wet weather, thousands turned out for the annual celebration and firm fixture since 1871, with this year’s edition the first …
Gateshead Pupils at a Tyneside secondary school are leading the way in tackling climate change. The youngsters from XP Gateshead school in Felling have been working with climate education charity SOS-UK to create a Climate Action Plan (CAP) for fellow students and staff. The school CAP project is led by 10 students in the school’s …
Located within County Durham lies the small rural village of Burnhope. Despite being only seven miles from Durham city, it’s like going back in time; four roads going in and out, no pavements, some shops, a post office and… a vibrant community centre. What it does have, is an abundance of nature and wildlife. Beautiful …
A fundraising appeal to secure the future of a North East nature reserve has beaten its target after an ‘incredible’ public response. Durham Wildlife Trust set out to raise £54,000 to buy land adjacent to its Rainton Meadows base and protect the wildlife reserve from housing development. The total required to buy the fields, close …
Geographers at Durham University will set sail tomorrow (July 19) on a mission to investigate Greenland’s rapidly decaying ice sheet and its impacts on ocean and global climate systems. The team on board the UK’s polar research vessel the RRS Sir David Attenborough will study Greenland’s glaciers and life in coastal waters around the edge …
For decades, The Coatham Bowl attracted some seriously good musicians. From homegrown talent such as Chris Rea and David Coverdale’s Whitesnake to star international names, including The B52s, Iron Maiden and Black Sabbath legend Ozzy Osbourne, they all loved to play at ‘The Bowl’. Since its demolition in 2014, the site has stood empty — but that …
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