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More than 300,000 North East pensioners to lose winter fuel payments - see how many are in your area
DWP
Well over 300,000 people in the North East are set to lose their
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Appeal to rehome two black cats still in rescue centre 330 days after rescue from County Durham home
Cats
Flash and Archie were rescued from a home in County Durham last September after they were found in 'unsuitable conditions' with eight other cats
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Springer spaniel 'emaciated due to starvation' becomes 'perfect adventure buddy' for Newcastle couple
Dogs
Springer spaniel Lola had been starved by her previous owner, but she has now transformed into a much-loved adventure-ready pooch
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RSPCA warns 1 in 5 people in the North East have seen animal cruelty videos online
RSPCA
Leading animal charity the RSPCA has a stark warning about the rise of online animal abuse videos
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Child poverty crisis sees 1 in 4 North East parents worry about giving children three meals a day this summer
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Parents face tough financial decisions this summer holidays
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Mum to take on Great North Run after vicious Newcastle city centre attack left son deaf
NHS
The mum wants to thank the teams who treated her son after he was punched in a city centre attack
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Blind Gateshead teenager with brain tumour 'thrilled' by skydive to raise cash for cancer charity
Gateshead
Jack Thompson said the skydiving was "brilliant" and he's added £20,000 to his incredible fundraising for Young Lives vs Cancer
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Tynemouth cyclist to take on 1,250 mile challenge from South Shields to Portugal
Cycling
Paul Nixon is to undertake the challenge of cycling over 16 days to raise funds for the charity's vital work and promote the benefits of cycling to the younger generation
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South Shields Surf charity receives over £100,000 from National Lottery Community Fund
South Shields
From surfing to rock pooling, and paddle boarding to snorkelling, South Shields Surf look to remove barriers to the coastline
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Whickham volunteers celebrate importance of local libraries on anniversary
Whickham
A Gateshead library has celebrated its seventh anniversary by honouring the community service of its 50-strong team of volunteers
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North East charity leader urges action on child poverty amid 'depressing' picture for region
Charity
Rob Williamson, CEO of the Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland, was speaking as his organisation's Vital Signs report highlighted a range of challenges for the North East
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NSPCC reports huge increase in referrals to councils about North East children being left home alone
Charity
The NSPCC Helpline has seen a rise in the number of people contacting the service about children being home alone
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Young North East cancer survivors say new website will 'demystify' potentially life-saving trials
Teenage Cancer Trust
Two North East cancer survivors say a new website will make a huge difference to youngsters with the illness.
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Gateshead friends take on challenge to support mum diagnosed with stage four cancer
Gateshead
After their friend was diagnosed with stage four cancer, Lindsay Lang and Stephanie Leggett are about to make their first journey as a duo by hiking a full marathon
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Northumberland nature charity scoops three national awards
Northumberland
Northumberland Wildlife Trust won three times at the National Land Trust Awards ceremony
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Blind Gateshead teen with brain tumour takes on skydive after raising £169,000 for charity
Gateshead
Jack Thompson, 16, is aiming to raise £50,000 from his latest venture, before "retiring and concentrating on GCSEs"
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Birtley runners complete 136-mile charity relay for The People's Kitchen
Birtley
The continuous run took took place between York and Birtley, with £850 currently raised for the charity
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Teenage stem cell transplant patient supports 'incredible' Bubble Unit staff at North East hospital
Royal Victoria Infirmary Newcastle
Lexi Johnson, who raised thousands herself for the Bubble Foundation, took her first steps after a stem cell transplant to support hardworking NHS staff on their own fundraiser.
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Lost Voice Guy inspires young people with disabilities to take part in the Great North Run
Great North Run
Lee Ridley, Patron of North East's Smile For Life Children's Charity, has inspired five young adults to put on their running shoes and take to the world's most famous half-marathon with him
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See inside the 'beautiful' new cinema at Newcastle's Marie Curie Hospice
Charity
Marie Curie Newcastle has a brand new cinema room to provide comfort for those spending time there.
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Newcastle Youth Fund applications open with half a million pounds on offer for local projects
Newcastle City Council
The scheme is in collaboration with the National Lottery Community Fund
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Newcastle City Council to deliver social care support to people with disabilities and neurodivergence
Newcastle City Council
The new approach comes from a partnership with Skills for People and uses Peer Community Connectors who offer support.
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'Missing Lynx' exhibition coming to Newcastle museum after more than 2,000 visit in Northumberland
Animals
The travelling exhibition explores the possibility of reintroducing lynx to parts of rural Northumberland, as well as parts of Cumbria and southern Scotland
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Nostalgic Bigg Market Reunion bar crawl raises more than £36,000 for new Daft As A Brush ambulance
Bigg Market
The new Daft as a Brush ambulance is officially on the road, after 80s and 90s themed bar crawl raised money to purchase it for the cancer charity
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