SUNDERLAND soldier David Ansell is only days into his 1,000-day challenge for Cancer Research UK but has already been overwhelmed with support.
David hit the headlines after announcing he would walk or shuffle – a pace between a walk and a run – 10 miles every day until September 2025,...
BEFORE Maria Welsh died, she was incredibly proud to see her daughter, Kyler, embark on a biomedical science degree course.
This summer, Kyler, 26, is due to graduate and take up the same NHS biomedical scientist role as her late ‘mam’, who died of metastatic breast cancer, aged 46, in...
Hundreds of graduate and student nurses from the University of Sunderland have been deployed - or are waiting to join - the frontline to help in fight against Covid-19.
Just weeks ago a 40-strong graduating cohort of nurses began working at hospitals across the North East as the NHS faces...
QUIZZERS from around the world can take part in a first-of-its-kind quiz night at a medieval North East castle next month (March).
On Saturday 19 March, Lumley Castle Hotel, at Chester-le-Street, will give away a bumper £1200 prize package to the winner of its quiz.
And, because the event is being...
This Winter, approximately 75% of young homeless people are unable to purchase a nutritious meal. In response, a group of ex-Sunderland players and local businesses have joined forces with Oasis Community Housing, an organization devoted to helping the homeless.
Together, they are providing more than 60 Christmas dinners at their...
A leading mental health organisation is partnering with The Greggs Foundation to provide financial relief to people referred to their crisis service.
Everyturn Mental Health, a non-profit that provides a range of mental health support across the country, has joined forces with The Greggs Foundation with the aim of offering...
A short video to highlight the situation that North East food banks have found themselves in during the COVID-19 crisis has been produced and a British Independent Film Award winner has given his support to help others
Northumberland film maker, Jason Thompson, runs his firm, Sound Ideas Media from his...
Local housebuilders, Barratt and David Wilson Homes North East, have recently given the gift of time this festive season by supporting local charity, Daft as a Brush Cancer Patient Care, in preparing for the Christmas period.
Daft as a Brush Cancer Patient Care provides transport for North East cancer patients...
BRITISH Empire Medals (BEM) have been presented for outstanding services and devotion to the community.
The five BEMs were all presented on behalf of Her Majesty The Queen by the Lord Lieutenant of Tyne and Wear Mrs Susan Winfield OBE.
The presentations were made at a civic reception in the Mayor's...
This winter, Adopt Coast to Coast is calling on residents in Sunderland, Durham and the surrounding area to find out more about adoption as a way to start or grow their families.
Adopt Coast to Coast is a Regional Adoption Agency which brings together the adoption services of Together for...
