2+ day, 20+ hour ago   (384+ words) Meals, memories, and a recipe for crispy chicken have earned one couple free food for a month. Sarah and Tony McDonald, from Battlefield, have won a month of free groceries from Aldi after their grandson Kai, 10, nominated them for a…...

4+ day, 22+ hour ago   (354+ words) A Darlington man has conquered Mount Kilimanjaro after 14 months of preparation to support a mental health charity. Joel Hutchinson reached the 5,895-metre summit for Darlington Mind, raising more than £4,000 through a wider fundraising campaign. The journey began when Darlington Mind…...

1+ week, 23+ min ago   (475+ words) Farmer Peter Fall has revealed this year's charity concert the Barn That Rocks raised £23,207, meaning the total funds now donated to good causes since the sell out events were launched has passed £200,000. The amount has been presented to hospital and…...

1+ week, 19+ hour ago   (253+ words) The sun shone down and the people came in their droves to the St Peter's Church summer fete in Flushing. It was described as a wonderfully successful event on August Bank Holiday Monday, held on the Bowling Green in Flushing....

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (472+ words) A police officer is taking on a gruelling physical challenge this weekend in memory of his father's near-fatal battle with sepsis. Barry Ashdown, 54, from Wareham and a serving officer with Dorset Police, will carry a rowing machine up four peaks…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (288+ words) Graeme Souness will climb the highest peaks in Scotland, Wales and England in a bid to raise at least £500,000 for people suffering from rare skin conditions in the UK. The former Rangers and Liverpool manager will take on Ben Nevis,…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (491+ words) Tributes have been paid to much-loved Whitley Bay pianist Mike Waller, who was "part of the heart and soul" of the town's Trenchers fish and chip restaurant. Mr Waller, a familiar figure to generations of diners, regularly performed beneath the…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (168+ words) A BELOVED village tradition dating back more than 160 years returned with colour, creativity and community spirit. The Bisley Flower Show, first held in 1863, took place on Saturday on the show field off Cheltenham Road in Bisley, showcasing locally grown blooms,…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (524+ words) A well-known North East family is preparing to celebrate four decades at the helm of a landmark hotel with a special bank holiday weekend event, bringing together old friends, loyal customers and generations of guests. The Bradley family will mark…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (472+ words) A Bolton animal rescue charity has been nominated for a national Pet Industry Business Award, recognising its dedication to rescuing, caring for and rehoming animals in need. Bolton Destitute Animal Shelter, based on Northolt Drive in Great Lever, has been…...