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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.
Winter Wonderland event delights EACH hospice families
East Anglia's Children's Hospices hosted a magical Winter Wonderland in Milton, featuring Santa, laser shows, and festive activities, creating precious moments for supported families.
SSAFA's Christmas Hampers Bring Cheer to Veterans
SSAFA volunteers have delivered 40 Christmas hampers to veterans in South East Wales, a scheme now in its third year. The initiative provides vital festive support to the Armed Forces community.
Wrexham cycling charity raises thousands at festive bazaar
Cycling 4 All raised £2,840 at a Christmas bazaar to fund its inclusive Pedal Power service. The charity provides cycling for all abilities at Alyn Waters Country Park.
Military Veterans Enjoy Special Dakota Flight at North Weald
A group of British military veterans enjoyed a memorable flight in a historic Douglas Dakota, organised by the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans and Aero Legends. Discover how this special day was created.
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.
Marie Curie Shop in Knowle Voted UK's Favourite
A Marie Curie charity shop in the West Midlands has been crowned the nation's best after a public vote. Discover what makes this community hub so special and where to find it.
Knowle's Marie Curie Shop Voted UK's Favourite
A Marie Curie charity shop in Knowle, West Midlands, has been crowned the UK's favourite. The award, voted by the public, highlights its community spirit and dedicated volunteers.
Scope charity to shut 77 UK high street shops
Disability charity Scope announces plans to close 77 of its 138 UK stores, including Erdington in Birmingham, to save £4 million. Read the full list of closures and the reasons behind the decision.
Scope to close 77 charity shops by March 2026
Disability charity Scope announces plans to close 77 of its 138 UK shops, including in Birmingham, to save £4m. The high street faces rising costs and a shift to online.
DWP: One in Eight to Claim Disability Benefits by 2030
Official figures project a surge in DWP disability claimants, with one in eight UK households set to receive payments by 2030. Read the full analysis and political reaction here.
Charity delivers 2,400+ gifts to children in poverty
Lifting Children's Hopes Charity has delivered over 2,400 presents to disadvantaged children across Nottinghamshire and the East Midlands this Christmas, tackling rising child poverty rates.
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.
Martha Trust's Festive Fundraising for Disability Care
Martha Trust provides lifetime care for adults with profound disabilities in Kent and Sussex. The charity must raise over £255,000 annually for essential extras beyond basic state-funded care.
Hospice @Home Christmas Appeal: Your Donation's Impact
East Cheshire Hospice reveals how donations to its Christmas @Home appeal fund vital end-of-life care. From £25 for emotional support to £595 for overnight nursing, see how you can help.
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.
Charity delivers 2,400+ Christmas gifts to children in poverty
Lifting Children's Hopes (LCH Charity) has delivered over 2,400 festive gifts to disadvantaged children and teenagers across the East Midlands this Christmas, combating child poverty.
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.
Acorns Hospice opens massive new charity superstore in Walsall
Acorns Children's Hospice unveils its first retail park superstore at Bescot Retail Park, Walsall. The 10,000 sq ft shop sells furniture, clothes, toys and more, raising vital funds for life-limited children. Discover opening times and how to donate or vo
Sheffield's Glow in Park raises £28k for hospital charity
Over 500 participants lit up Endcliffe Park for Sheffield Children's Hospital Charity's annual Glow in the Park fun run, raising more than £28,000. The funds will support the Art+ programme.
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.
Aidan's Rowing Challenge for Epilepsy Charity
Aidan Leverage, 20, from Leicester, is taking on two 2,000m races at the British Indoor Rowing Championships to fundraise for Epilepsy Action, aiming to shatter stigma around the condition.
Charity's Christmas Appeal for Sensory Toys for Disabled Kids
Newlife charity launches Christmas campaign to fund specialist sensory toy loans for UK children with disabilities, helping siblings like Amelia and Atlas learn and bond through play.
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