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One of Ukraineβs largest propaganda channels on Telegram has denounced the record success of Russian childrenβs cartoon βMasha and the Bearβ in the country as its βcringe of the day.β The beloved kidsβ show, based on the shenanigans of a mischievous little girl named Masha and a retired circus bear β has risen to the…
Lynn Hammel-Randall from Consett has been forced to close Clart About Sensory Cafe multiple times over the last few months following her breast cancer diagnosis in August. The 45-year-old set up the cafe in 2018 and has supported hundreds of families, spurred on by her experience of post natal depression after birth of her son…
Β Seats are free, but limited, so to reserve yours, CLICK HERE, and go to the βReserve a spotβ button. Β Alongside Huw, the panel on the 12th will include: Michelle Gorman of Visit County Durham Hayley Farrell of Cummins Europe Phil Saunders from Tees Valley Combined Authority Lisa Laws from North East Screen Alice…
The limited-edition treats at Eldon Square in Newcastle, include a sausage roll mince pie and a version inspired by the iconic flavours of Newcastle Brown Ale. They were handed out on Thursday December 4 at the shopping centre and on Friday, December 5, by drag queen and Ru Paulβs Drag Race UK star Sally. Ru…
Next thing you know, you’ve been sucked into the potato void, watching multiple videos of hungry customers tucking into their delicious tatties with every topping you could imagine under the sun. But now, it feels like ‘SpudTok’, as it is called online, has finally come to Newton Aycliffeβs Industrial Estate.Β And I was very eager to…
Becky Willis had become fed up with punishing paperwork and the behaviour of pupils while teaching at primary schools across the North East. The 31-year-old decided to say goodbye to lesson plans and hello to building sites, joining booming building firm Tyneside Home Improvements (THI) in 2023. Since then, Becky has gone from strength to…
Newton Aycliffe headquartered firm Crafterβs Companion, was founded by TV star Sara Davies, and has confirmed that it has been forced to close its warehouse on St Cuthbert’s Way. The decision comes after the company moved 60 per cent of its warehouse operations to the US in August this year, following changes to import rules…
Bridget Phillipson has said the newly unveiled Child Poverty Strategy will “make a huge difference”, as latest figures show 170,000 children in the region live in poverty. Released on Thursday (December 4), the strategy outlines families will be helped with the costs of baby formula and childcare will be expanded for those on universal credit…
Managing the spending of taxpayersβ money with care and foresight requires sound financial stewardship. It is not just about balancing a spreadsheet; it is about ensuring that positive developments today do not compromise stability and prosperity tomorrow. With this Budget, the Chancellor built confidence in our economy, protected our public services, and, through doubling the…
Rival councillors claim the decision by Darlington Borough Councilβs cabinet to consider the local authorityβs role in the Pride In Place programme could influence the result of the key by-election in the Red Hall and Lingfield ward.Β Red Hall has been chosen as one of the five βleft behindβ communities in the borough, which will…
