Tilly Raper, 23, from Richmond, was a passenger in her friend’s car and they were travelling on the B6275, near Darlington, when they were involved in a collision with another vehicle. Firefighters from County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service removed the roof of the car to rescue Tilly and her friend who were … Continued
This marks the beginning of a meaningful collaboration focused on supporting life-saving care across the region. Managing more than 40 branches within the areas served by GNAAS, Ramsdens is a recognised and trusted retail and financial services brand, operating in the four core business segments of foreign currency exchange, jewellery retail, pawnbroking loans and precious … Continued
The partnership follows Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa &Golf Resort’s recent hosting of a Medics Team Away Day in support of the charity. The event provided an opportunity for the charity’s frontline critical care team to come together for valuable time away from the pressures of the field. Following the success of the day, Slaley Hall … Continued
At the end of 2025, the company donated a pedestrian floor sweeper, now used at GNAAS’s headquarters at Urlay Nook near Darlington, to help maintain the aircraft hangar housing one of its operational helicopters. As part of the new partnership in 2026, Ruck Engineering has arranged a donation of a hot mobile pressure washer from … Continued
Richard Roff, 57, and Mary Anne Roff, 60, are embarking on the challenge, which they’ve dubbed the “Great North Ride”, to celebrate two major personal milestones, their 25th wedding anniversary and Mary Anne’s 60th birthday. The pair, who have shared a love of cycling, say the idea felt like a natural way to mark the … Continued
Staff from Story Homes’ regional offices and sites across Cumbria and Scotland, the North East and North West took part in a range of fundraising activities throughout the year, including charity golf days, bake sales, dress down days and national running events. The impressive total of over £26,000 raised will be split equally between the … Continued
In the last financial year, Corporate Partners of the charity from Cumbria and the Isle of Man collectively raised more than £241,000, while partners from the North East rasied more than £235,000, and this will be used to help keep our helicopters flying across the region. Both Corporate Partners and potential future partners were invited … Continued
We recently welcomed pilot Antony to the team, following his retirement from the Army as one of the squadron’s longest-serving members. From tours of Afghanistan to night flying along the River Thames in London and serving as a UK Special Forces pilot for the SAS, Antony has had a varied and demanding career. We caught … Continued
Ian McAllister, from Choppington, is embarking on a year of running events, to mark his 50th birthday, including the Pilgrims Ultra in September. He is raising funds for the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) in memory of his nephew Guy Comber, who sadly died in 2013. Ian said: “Living in a rural area, I … Continued
Sellafield Ltd is a nuclear decommissioning company whose aim is to create a clean and safe environment for future generations. This includes cleaning-up the country’s highest nuclear risks and hazards and safeguarding nuclear fuel, materials and waste. They do this work on behalf of their owner, the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority. They have teams based on the Sellafield site … Continued
