North East Connected

Some say university life can feel like being part of a big family, but that literally is the case for two students at the University of Sunderland.

Mother and daughter Barbara and Daisy Johnston, from Ashbrooke in Sunderland, have just begun their

One of Mexico’s most recognised cultural traditions is coming to Newcastle later this month, as the city prepares to celebrate Day of the Dead, a festival celebrated in different ways across Latin America. 

Day of the Dead: When They Come to Visit, taking place at Northern Stage on Friday 23 October, will bring music, dance, art and storytelling to the city in a...

The start of work on upgrades at a sewage treatment works (STW) marks the latest milestone in more than £100m of investment to protect and improve the River Wear in the South West of County Durham.

Northumbrian Water is investing £20m in enhancements to the treatment processes at Bishop Auckland STW, building on similar work that has already started at sites in nearby ...

Pupils at a County Durham school for young people with learning disabilities are finding out more about local birdlife thanks to a second four-figure grant from a regional employer.

The Oaks Secondary School in Spennymoor has included a Forest School initiative in its curriculum for the last six years, with pupils spending classroom time learning a range of new skills ...

Independent tech consultancy Opencast has won a major international award, recognising the growing company’s innovative work in AI and digital transformation.

The prestigious GP Bullhound Allstars Awards are held annually to celebrate the founders, investors, and companies who are rewriting what’s possible across Euro...