£7,000 raised for children's hospice art therapy sessions
Generous shoppers across East Anglia have raised over £7,000 for East Anglia's Children's Hospices' 'Help paint a smile' campaign, funding vital art therapy for children and families.
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Charity's 2026 Events Diary: Golf, Treks & Runs
The Sunshine Fund unveils its 2026 calendar, featuring a Crazy Golf Day, Kielder Trek, and the iconic Sunshine Run. Book now to support local disabled children.
Five North East firms tipped for greatness in 2026
Business writers highlight five innovative North East companies set for significant success in 2026, from green hydrogen to cybersecurity. Discover the region's rising stars.
Hospice Bed Appeal Target Reached, New Walk Date Set
East Cheshire Hospice thanks its community for funding 16 new beds. The 2026 Starlight Walk date is announced after a year of successful fundraising events. Discover how you can get involved.
North East Furniture Retailer Reports Sales and Profit Growth
High-end furniture chain Barker and Stonehouse reports rising turnover and profits, signalling recovery from cost-of-living pressures. Read the full financial update.
North East's Biggest 2025 Deals: Investments & Acquisitions
From a £1bn battery plant to a £50m engineering buyout, discover the 10 biggest investments and acquisitions that shaped the North East economy in 2025. Explore the details here.
North East's Best Companies 2025 Announced
Discover the standout North East businesses of 2025, from tech triumphs to green energy leaders, driving regional economic growth. Read the full list now.
50 Jobs Created as Glow Announces Major North East Expansion
County Durham wellness brand Glow is creating 50 new jobs with five new stores planned for 2026, starting with a Newcastle city centre opening. Discover the multimillion-pound investment plans.
Sunshine Fund's 2025: A Year of Fundraising for NE Kids
The Sunshine Fund reflects on a busy 2025 of fundraising events, from a skydive to a coastal trek, supporting disabled children across the North East. Discover their year and how to get involved for 2026.
Grandmother banned again for driving while disqualified
Jayde Anscomb, 44, claimed she didn't know about her ban when stopped by police in Stoke-on-Trent. Magistrates called her record 'very troubling'.
First North East Elevate Fund Deal Backs Newcastle Wellness Studio
Reform Studio on Newcastle's Quayside is the first business backed by the new £35m North East Elevate Fund. The wellness centre will offer reformer pilates, yoga, and sound healing, creating jobs and boosting the local economy.
UK faces 418 miles of snow with -11C Beast from the East
The UK faces a major snow event with up to six inches forecast for five counties. A Beast from the East could bring -11C lows around January 3. Read the full forecast.
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust's Remarkable Year of Conservation
From otter sightings to rare orchid discoveries, explore Yorkshire Wildlife Trust's year of triumphs and challenges in protecting the region's precious wildlife and wild spaces.
FCA investigates WHSmith after major accounting error
The Financial Conduct Authority has opened an investigation into WHSmith following a significant accounting failure in its North American arm that wiped £600m from its value. Read the latest.
Deaths Reported After Plane Crashes Near Statesville Airport
A plane has crashed near Statesville Regional Airport, USA, with multiple fatalities reported. Emergency services are on the scene. Get the latest updates here.
Pupil dies after medical emergency at Newcastle school
A pupil has tragically died after a major emergency response at St Wilfrid's RC College in Newcastle. The school is closed as the community mourns.
Wrexham family's Morocco climb for Tŷ Gobaith hospice
A Wrexham family will climb Morocco's 13,671ft Mt Toubkal in January to raise funds for Tŷ Gobaith, North Wales' only children's hospice. Their challenge is inspired by eight-year-old Bethan, who lives with Dravet syndrome.
Solihull College raises £17k for charity in 2025
Staff and students at Solihull Sixth Form College have raised more than £17,000 in 2025, supporting causes from West Africa to local health charities. Discover their incredible fundraising journey.
Great North Swim 2026: Entries Now Open
The Great North Swim returns to Lake Windermere in June 2026. Join 7,500+ swimmers in the UK's premier open water event. Distances from 250m to 10k. Secure your place now.
Hospice workers trek Great Wall of China for charity
Two East Cheshire Hospice employees, Laura Lamptey and Charlotte Bains, are training to trek the Great Wall of China in November 2026 to raise vital funds. Discover their inspiring reasons and how to support them.
Atom Bank opens new Newcastle HQ with 600 jobs
Digital challenger bank Atom officially opens its multimillion-pound headquarters in Newcastle's historic Pattern Shop, marking a major investment in the North East's fintech sector. Read more.
Record year for NEL Fund Managers with 34 investments
Gateshead's NEL Fund Managers celebrates a record 2025, backing 34 regional SMEs from EV charging to IT. Discover how NPIF II funding is driving growth and jobs across the North East.
Pacifica Group sees turnover surge to £42.8m
North East appliance repair firm Pacifica Group posts strong revenue growth and expanded operations, despite widening operating losses. CEO Kevin Brown hails a 'year of progress'. Read the full financial results.
My Property Box acquires Clarke Holland estate agency
Growing estate agency group My Property Box expands its North East footprint with its 16th acquisition in seven years, purchasing family-run Clarke Holland in Ashington. Read more on the deal and new CFO appointment.
Golf Club Raises £32k for Homeless and Cystic Fibrosis Support
Ramsdale Park Golf Centre celebrates a year of community fundraising, donating £32,000 to Emmanuel House and Cystic Fibrosis support. Discover how members made a difference.
North Wales Christmas Church Services & Events Guide
A comprehensive guide to Christmas services, carol concerts, and community events across Conwy, Gwynedd, and Anglesey. Find times for Midnight Mass, Christingle, and festive celebrations near you.
E.ON Next pledges £150 energy bill cut from 2026
E.ON Next promises to pass on £150 annual savings directly to customers from April 2026, following government policy changes. Learn about the bill boost and industry reactions.
Christmas events raise £6k for children's hospice charity
A series of festive events in Cambridgeshire, including a Christmas market and a cathedral fayre, have collectively raised nearly £6,000 for East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH). The funds will support vital care for children and families.
Ryanair's $600m Liverpool boost adds 250,000 seats
Ryanair bases a sixth aircraft at Liverpool John Lennon Airport for Summer 2026, adding three new routes and 250,000 seats as part of a major $600m investment in the North West.
Sian Welby's Dazzling Jingle Bell Ball Red Carpet Look
Capital Breakfast's Sian Welby lit up the red carpet in a pink sequin jumpsuit at the Jingle Bell Ball 2025. Get all the details on her festive look and how to recreate it.
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