It’s been just over 6 years since brave teenager Josie Grove, from Corbridge in Northumberland, died after turning down leukaemia treatment to get the most out of… Read more “Josie’s Dragonfly Trust Opens New Shop in Hexham”
The 12-Year Old Farmer
It’s lambing time for farmers across the North East – but for one lad all of the work needs to be done during the Easter school holidays.… Read more “The 12-Year Old Farmer”
Wrekenton Tip Closes
It’s one of Gatesheads’ major tips but the Campground recycling centre at Wrekenton is closing for a year. But will the area’s recycling rates be affected while the… Read more “Wrekenton Tip Closes”
Cancer Care Inadequate
Aftercare for cancer patients is not good enough with many patients being left without adequate support. That’s according to a joint report by the Department of Health… Read more “Cancer Care Inadequate”
Subsea Centre for Tyneside
The Business Secretary Vince Cable is announcing plans to make Newcastle’s Quayside a world-leader in the oil and gas industry. A £7m National Research Centre will be… Read more “Subsea Centre for Tyneside”
A Special Kind of Mum
A woman from North Shields is hoping to change attitudes towards disability when she features as the subject of a BBC documentary. Trish can’t use her legs… Read more “A Special Kind of Mum”
How Far Should a Taxi Driver Go to Protect the Vulnerable?
A Gateshead mother is angry that her daughter was left to walk home alone late at night after every driver in a Newcastle taxi rank refused to… Read more “How Far Should a Taxi Driver Go to Protect the Vulnerable?”
Campaigners Call for Reversal of Beeching’s Railway Closures in Northumberland
There’re calls for a passenger railway line from Newcastle to Bedlington and Ashington. The line in South East Northumberland is currently used by freight trains. But the… Read more “Campaigners Call for Reversal of Beeching’s Railway Closures in Northumberland”
Soldiers Train at Otterburn Camp
Soldiers from all over the world are training with our troops for the missions after Afghanistan in Otterburn in Northumberland. I pulled on my waterproofs and boots to join… Read more “Soldiers Train at Otterburn Camp”
Tax Fizzy Drinks More
A group representing almost every GP in Britain wants a tax on fizzy drinks help tackle obesity . They want the Government to introduce a 20% levy on… Read more “Tax Fizzy Drinks More”
Fiona Marley Paterson 