Karen Maitchell, 66, from Darlington, was walking both her dog and granddaughter’s dog with family and friends in South Park in April 2024. Due to heavy rain and thunder and lightning they retreated to the onsite café for a short while before heading back outdoors. Unfortunately, Karen’s granddaughter’s dog called Rolo, who was a six-month-old … Continued
Lacey Dobson, 16, from Hexham, who is currently Miss Teen Newcastle, has been using her platform to help give back to the community and support charities close to her heart. Recently, Lacey and her mum Kay Dobson, enlisted friends, family and local residents to clear out unwanted clothing and other items, which were collected by … Continued
This year we’re taking you on a trip to Sin City, without needing your passport. Join us at the Ramside Hall Hotel in Durham on Friday 23 October and The Halston Hotel in Carlisle on Friday 6 November. What should you expect from your magnificent night? From the moment you arrive, you’ll be welcomed with … Continued
AAA Roofing, based in Marske-by-the-Sea, has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality roofing services to homeowners and businesses across the region since 1976. The local business is known for their reliable workmanship and professional service, as well as their commitment to supporting their local community and have donated thousands of pounds every year to … Continued
From 21 June to 22 September, the charity’s critical care teams, which are based in Eaglescliffe in the North East, and Penrith in Cumbria, responded to 557 incidents. This included 331 in the North East, 173 in Cumbria, 24 in Northumberland, 10 in the Isle of Man, eight in Scotland, seven in Yorkshire, and four … Continued
The daughter of a man who sadly passed away after a heart attack has praised the emergency services who tried to help her dad and is now sharing her story to raise awareness of hidden heart diseases. Dave Aspery was a fit and healthy 63-year-old who ran, played football, strength-trained, ate well, and didn’t drink … Continued
In 2022 our charity launched a time critical emergency transfers service in North Cumbria to help bridge the gap between the hospitals in the region and major trauma centres. Known as the ‘hot retrieval service’, it began running on Friday and Saturday nights, to transfer the sickest patients from hospitals in Carlisle and Whitehaven to … Continued
Judi Rutherford, 77, from South Charlton, was returning home from her weekly game of golf at Alnmouth, while her husband John Rutherford, 77, had gone for his usual Wednesday cycle ride to the coast for an ice cream in Bamburgh. During her journey, Judi encountered a road closure on the A1 near Alnwick and diverted … Continued
Air Ambulance Week 2026 takes place across the UK from 7–13 September and is dedicated to raising awareness and funds for the vital, life-saving work of air ambulance charities. Organised by Air Ambulances UK, the national charity supporting the work of the UK’s air ambulance charities, this campaign highlights the vital role air ambulance crews … Continued
On Monday 31 August we’re bringing together music, food, local stalls and everything else you need for a fantastic fun day out. So grab your family and friends and don’t forget the sun cream (and maybe an umbrella) and head on down to our HQ at Eaglescliffe. For just £1 entry per person, you can … Continued
