Meet the dogs looking for loving homes after a lonely winter in North East kennels
Meet the adorable dogs looking for their forever home – could you help?
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‘Huge blow’ as rare hen harrier disappears in suspicious circumstances in County Durham
Durham Constabulary and the RSPB are appealing for information after the protected bird went missing as it wintered in the North Pennines
Newcastle United legend speaks out about disease that killed his grandfather and raises awareness
Les Ferdinand is backing a partnership between Prostate Cancer UK and the MOBO Awards 2025 – which will take place in Newcastle next week.
Dog named after Saint Valentine looking for loving home after almost a year in kennels
Staff at Dogs Trust Darlington are hoping that Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to play Cupid and find true love for Val the Belgian Shepherd Malinois
Over 400 referrals made by NSPCC about parental substance misuse in the North East last year
During 2023/24, 5,981 children in the North East subject to a Child in Need assessment were identified as having a parent who misused alcohol
Durham firefighter raises hundreds for charity in memory of friend through epic running challenge
Paul Bainbridge, 50, ran every day in January to cover a distance of 135 miles and raise valuable funds for the If U Care Share Foundation
Dog tied to wall ‘unable to bark’ with electrical tape around its muzzle in County Durham
The RSPCA are appealing to anyone who recognises the one-year-old dog to get in touch
Sedgefield man given two months to live after being diagnosed with stomach cancer is thriving 18 months on
Jim Smith was diagnosed with stage four stomach cancer in July 2023. 18 months on, Jim is not only surviving, but thriving
Wetherspoons game founder toasts Newcastle pub by legally changing name to ‘Spoons’ at Mile Castle
Chris Illman, who also has a tattoo paying tribute to the chain, will sign official paperwork on Sunday evening in Newcastle
Adult bereavement service cut as County Durham hospice makes around 18% of its staff redundant
The adult bereavement service at St Cuthbert’s Hospice will close as a result of the change and its Living Well Centre will be halved
