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Kitchen to be built at first school that has been without one for almost 90 years
5+ hour, 7+ min ago (421+ words) School headteacher Sarah Brett, with councillors Les Bowman and Guy Renner-Thompson outside Holywell Village First School (Image: Northumberland County Council) A Northumberland first school is finally set to get a new kitchen - almost 90 years after it opened. Holywell Village First…...
Midwives hope private scans clinic will give 'reassure' new parents
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (328+ words) A pair of Tyneside midwives are have set up a new private clinic to support growing families. Two North East midwives with 40 years of NHS experience between them have launched a new clinic to support soon-to-be growing families. Jennifer Moore…...
North East's young people want to work " but there's a 'massive gap' in help
1+ week, 8+ hour ago (379+ words) Groundwork NE & Cumbria delivering projects with young people across the region. Young people here are shown what a career in agriculture is like. (Image: Groundwork NE & Cumbria) The North East's young people "do want to work" " but they need vital…...
Two more children's sand kits removed from sale over asbestos fears
1+ week, 3+ day ago (544+ words) A GL Style Sand Bottle Art Heart or Stars set, which has been removed from sale after a consumer group discovered it contained asbestos. (Image: Which? /PA Wire) Two more children's sand kits have been removed from sale in the…...
'Wonderful' family fun day for 'beautiful' two-year-old with rare cancer
1+ week, 4+ day ago (358+ words) The toddler was found to have T Lymphoblastic Lymphoma Leukaemia at the end of March, and after a 'heart-breaking' couple of months, the family have been in desperate need of a break. Now, with Avarni-Mae seeming more 'energetic' and 'in…...
Queues down the street as toddlers take over Tup Tup for Baby Rave in Newcastle
1+ week, 5+ day ago (291+ words) There were very different clubbers inside Tup Tup Palace in Newcastle on Saturday afternoon for the Baby Rave It's the very night spot that is packed week in week out with students and locals, as well as attracting big names…...
Gateshead firm helps 300, 000 children to boost their maths and reading skills
2+ week, 7+ hour ago (551+ words) A Gateshead company has helped more than 300, 000 children to boost their confidence and skill in maths and reading in a year thanks to its tech programmes " and it is now aiming for further growth. Daisy Education " known as Reading Solutions…...
Peterlee girl who has survived cancer and lost eye 'bounces back from anything"
3+ week, 3+ day ago (585+ words) A Peterlee seven-year-old has survived cancer twice - but could need another long course of chemotherapy to treat the condition which leads her body to produce many tumours. Autumn Smith Laidler, 7, is a "ray of sunshine" her mum Louise said, paying…...
Foster carer reveals why it's the small moments that matter most
3+ week, 3+ day ago (745+ words) Single parent and foster carer Michelle's house is full of life, lists and laughter. She lives with her teenage son and dog Teddy and provides long-term foster care for a primary school'aged child, as well as regular short breaks for…...
Sepsis warning as parents urged to look out for 'red line' mark in children
4+ week, 7+ hour ago (478+ words) The influencer explained she felt compelled to share a post about the situation as her 'inbox had been flooded' with messages from other parents who were unaware of the medical symptom after she shared details on her Instagram story. Samantha…...