It’s thought more than 300,000 households in the UK are living in fear of loan sharks. I’ve been hearing about a new way of tackling the problem… Read more “Loan Shark Money Redistributed to Elswick Community”
£660,000 North Pennine Walking & Cycling Campaign Launched
Durham’s tourist board, Visit County Durham is spending £660,000 to attract more walkers and cyclists to the North Pennines. £450,000 comes from the Government’s Regional Growth Fund… Read more “£660,000 North Pennine Walking & Cycling Campaign Launched”
Jobs Club Brings Hope
A triple dip recession feels pretty miserable to most of us but if you’re one of the thousands of unemployed youngsters it can be even more depressing.… Read more “Jobs Club Brings Hope”
Ambulances Wait Over 2 Hours at North East Hospitals
North East health professionals have come up with an action plan to make sure patients brought by ambulance are seen quicker. Ambulances have a 25 minute window to… Read more “Ambulances Wait Over 2 Hours at North East Hospitals”
Hadrian’s Wall Under Threat from Walkers
The walk along Hadrian’s Wall is one of the top ten wall walks in the Lonely Planet guide. And over the last six years the number of… Read more “Hadrian’s Wall Under Threat from Walkers”
Allendale Middle School to Close
Allendale Middle School in West Northumberland is to close. The decision was taken at a council meeting on Monday 28th January.
University Applications Increase
More students are applying to university this year. UCAS, the organisation that deals with applications to all universities, says they’ve dealt with 2 point 8 percent more… Read more “University Applications Increase”
Big Garden Birdwatch
Have a guess how much we spend each year on Britain on feeding the birds in our garden? It’s a whopping 200 million pounds! There’s no doubt… Read more “Big Garden Birdwatch”
Holocaust Memorial Day: “I will be thinking of my sister”
Imagine as an eleven year old being put on a train and sent, on your own, to Britain without speaking a word of English. Otto Deutsch’s mother… Read more “Holocaust Memorial Day: “I will be thinking of my sister””
Building a Train to Withstand a Terror Attack
Newcastle University is leading a project to try and reduce the impact of a terrorist attack on our railways. The group, involving experts from across Europe, carried out… Read more “Building a Train to Withstand a Terror Attack”
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