The family of a couple who have been together for 70 years were “incredibly relieved” after a council said they could stay in the same home following a social media
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A partnership that is leading the way to a better future for children in care in Sunderland has been praised by a leading national voice on adoption. Sunderland City Council
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A new electronic device the size of a mobile phone could transform aftercare for stroke patients and help them regain movement and control of their hands. The small bit of
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The Duchess of Northumberland is offering tattoos and speed dating for the elderly after opening a cafe to help combat loneliness. Situated at The Alnwick Garden, which the Duchess redeveloped
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Five children are to be taken from the care of a woman after a family court judge concluded that she had caused them emotional harm. Judge Simon Wood said the
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One of Sunderland’s most inspirational adult learners has been recognised by the University of Sunderland for her achievements. A graduate of both the University’s Childhood Studies degree course, and Sunderland
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The first group of students on a new paramedic course have started the next step in their careers. In a bid to help address the national paramedic shortage and to
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A teacher who described herself as a “snob” and said a member of her ex-husband’s family spoke “Geordie” and lived on a “grotty” estate has lost a court fight over
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Staff at Newcastle Youth Offending Team were doing some good work to turn children away from crime, but senior leaders needed to work better together to drive performance, said Dame
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As the youngest of nine children Ola Tony-Obot was expected from an early age to learn a trade and forget her education. But refusing to give up on her ambitions,
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