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Wallsend teachers climb Helvellyn Mountain to make Ellis' wish come true after a tough year
In October 2022, Ellis' world changed dramatically when he was diagnosed with Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD)
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New safety sign and training for waterside venues aim to prevent drownings
Free specialist training for hospitality staff, security staff and waterside communities has already helped save six lives
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'Polluted Mermaid' campaign aims to highlight impact of marine pollution
Popular beaches in the North West and Tyneside are amongst the most polluted in England, say campaigners
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Northumberland Wildlife Trust invites people to urban reserves to celebrate dawn chorus
From 6 am to 8 am, bird lovers can join local expert Chris Wright at the wildlife charity’s St Nicholas Park reserve
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Community transport schemes join forces to support more vulnerable residents in Newcastle and Stoke
Door2Door Transport and Newcastle Community Transport will 'complement, not compete'
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Memory café helps Newcastle United fan with dementia relive memories by meeting his idols
The memory cafe at St James’ Park is one of a number of initiatives introduced by the club to support people living with dementia
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Sunderland young man goes 'on the beat' with Police Chief and wins special commendation
Northumbria Police teamed up with The Percy Hedley Foundation to launch one of the UK’s first Volunteer Police Cadet schemes for students with disabilities
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Newcastle man's agony watching wife ‘disappear’ due to Alzheimer’s
Bill Wilson spoke about the pain of seeing a loved one deteriorate and the strain dementia puts on relationships
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Spring has sprung for Northumberland Wildlife Trust as frogs return to St Nicholas Park
The frogs are popular with local residents visiting the pond to see and hear them as they begin their courtship and mating rituals
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Northumberland Wildlife Trust looks forward to return of 30 Days Wild in June
Popular activities included bug hunting, switching to green energy, watering plants with recycled bath water, and enjoying alfresco cocktails
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Newcastle Beer and Cider Festival returns this March
Around 100 beers and 50 ciders from quirky tiny unique micro-breweries to established names will be on tap
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Melanoma-Me in Birtley receives £4,150 grant to renovate counselling rooms
The charity provides counselling, support, and holistic therapies to people affected by Melanoma