Claire Fiddler, 40, from Swalwell, Gateshead, was inspired to create this massive fundraiser after seeing a social media post by the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) about the cost of maintaining 30 helmets. She said: “It all started while I was mindlessly scrolling through social media. “I came across a GNAAS post about maintaining … Continued
The tender reviewed and awarded a range of critical services that ensure patients can be safely and swiftly transferred between the Island and specialist centres in the United Kingdom when urgent or life‑saving care is required. Will Bellamy, Divisional Director for Ambulance and Transfer Services at Manx Care, said: “Securing the Island’s emergency air bridge … Continued
Vanessa from Filey has had a varied career which has taken her across the UK. She started out volunteering as a crew member with Filey lifeboat when she was 17 and soon after decided she wanted to become a paramedic. Reflecting on why she chose the profession, Vanessa said: I originally wanted to become a … Continued
Surge, based in Middlesbrough, helps businesses align their brand, systems and marketing to achieve measurable results. The staff work as one team across three core departments which are creative, development and marketing. The creative department focuses on shaping how people see, hear, and remember a business, delivering everything from brand identity to content and media. … Continued
Colin Irving, 61, who lives in Eaglescliffe, will set off ahead of his family’s holiday to the Spanish island in August, and cover more than 1,000 miles to reach his destination. Colin, who is originally from North Wales, is no stranger to a challenge, and spent most of his adult life “playing” in Snowdonia. He … Continued
Over the past five years, the team at Universal Tankers have raised more than £20,000 to help keep our helicopters flying and our critical care team responding across the North East, Cumbria, North Yorkshire, and the Isle of Man. Universal Tankers is a family-owned waste management company with over 20 years of experience, operating from … Continued
Niall Robson was only nine years old when he was hit by a van while walking to school on 27 November 2024. His right leg was crushed by the wheels of the van and he suffered a broken femur, broken tibia and fibula, and extensive tissue loss to his lower leg. The Great North Air … Continued
John Kenyon, from Stockton-on-Tees, has entered GNAAS’ raffle and played their lottery since 2015, and was left in disbelief when he was told he was a winner. Dr Natalie Lonsdale, who works at GNAAS as part of the charity’s critical care team, had the pleasure of calling John and delivering the good news. Recalling the … Continued
Thomas Graham is a family run business, which has been serving the local community for over 130 years. Since opening their doors in 1892, they’ve grown significantly across Cumbria, Lancashire and southwest Scotland, now operating branches in Carlisle, Barrow, Blackburn, Egremont, Kendal and Morecambe. The company offer a wide variety of products from their six … Continued
Asha Richardson, 32, of Warcop, had pre-eclampsia while pregnant with her first child in 2017 which led to her giving birth 10 weeks early. Baby Lennox weighed only 3lbs 4oz and was in the special care unit for several weeks before finally being released home. As she was a new mum, Asha took Lennox to … Continued
