The North East has stunning stretches of coastline to explore — but one Army veteran believes they can be a life-saver too. Gareth Howell spent more than 23 years in the Royal Signals, serving in such conflict hotspots as Bosnia, Iraq, Kosovo and Afghanistan. On leaving the Army, he admits he struggled — and so …
HISTORIC MOMENT: St Chad’s College in Durham was the historic setting for a historic moment as seven leaders from across the North East came together to sign the region’s devolution deal with Levelling Up Minister Jacob Young. With the deal signed, it ensures the area can hit the ground running when a new Mayor for …
If there was an award for the North East’s quirkiest bar and dining spot, you could probably hang your hat on Hangar 7 winning it. The ground floor of this two-storey converted industrial unit is occupied by the unique Warehouse Kitchen and Bar. On arrival, you’re greeted by a steampunk grandma before being treated to …
Five of the six candidates vying to be the first elected mayor of a huge swathe of the North East attended their first hustings at St Chad’s College, Durham, on Monday night. It is reported about 100 people were there to hear them put their case, discussing issues including transport, green energy, schools, housing and …
October 1963. The Beatles have been at number one for six weeks with She Loves You. Meanwhile, in 10 Downing Street, a report of huge significance lands on the desk of the new Conservative prime minister, Alec Douglas-Home — the Robbins Report on the future of higher education. At a time when only 5% of …
Of the 32 billion garments produced for the fashion industry every year, 64% end up in landfill. At a time when millions of people globally are living through a climate disaster and millions more are facing a cost-of-living crisis, it’s a damning statistic that two thirds of the designer goods we purchase annually are carelessly …
A celebration of migration in Middlesbrough will feature performers and music from around the world to embody those who have made the town their home from the early 1800s to the present day. North East Opera is rehearsing with the Middlesbrough Town Hall Community Choir for a special concert as part of the SHINE festival …
Teesside-based Neuthread — the circular fashion trailblazer born out of autism and neurodiversity charity Daisy Chain — is just days away from its hotly anticipated debut at London Fashion Week. The National Lottery-funded brand will take centre stage at an invite-only show on Monday after the innovative work of its designers caught the eye of …
Two sisters have joined forces to rescue a bridal shop from closure — thanks to some investment from mum. Hannah Preston – who was a customer of the business she will now own — and sister Lauren Taylor have handed in their notice to switch careers and help future brides-to-be in the region. Their mum, …
From the outside, it looks like most other bakery shops – but inside, it’s changing lives. The Brickyard Bakery shop in Middlesbrough’s Dundas Shopping Centre has been open since December and already has a loyal and growing customer base. But look closer at the outside panels and you’ll see that this is a bakery on …
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