Sara Janiszewska

The 16-year-old pupil at Dame Allan's Schools achieved a string of eight grades 7-9, equivalent to A* and A under the previous grading system, and one grade 6. His three grade 9s were in Maths, English and English Literature.

The mayor-backed and funded scheme gives 18 to 25-year-olds who have left local authority care a free Pop smart card, covering unlimited travel on buses, the Metro and the Shields Ferry across the region.

Caitlyn, Lacey, Lauren and Martha, who make up the group Push & Pull, designed the mental health and wellbeing walking booklet to encourage people to explore the positive impact spending time outdoors can have on wellbeing.

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The organisation's new Engineering Futures programme, funded by the Reece Foundation, will provide accredited NVQ learning for people aged 16 and over, combining structured study with hands-on experience in the unique surroundings of Blyth Tall Ship's Heritage Workshop.

In support of the week, GNAAS have arranged for monuments, buildings and bridges in the areas that they operate in to be lit up green to raise awareness of the vital work they have carried out for more than 24 years.

Now, 24 years later, recently retired Natalie of North Tyneside sees that legacy continuing through firefighters like Daisy Hunter, the latest Silver Axe recipient, who is embarking on her own fledgling operational career with Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service.

The fundraising challenge has seen Paul swim almost 30 miles across four of the Lake District's most iconic lakes – Derwentwater, Coniston, Ullswater and, finally, Windermere – all in aid of the community-run Birtley Community Pool.

With entries closing on Saturday 12 September, the Sunday for Sammy Trust is making a final call for writers across the North East to enter its Sketch for Sammy 2026 competition and be in with a chance of winning the Clement & La Frenais Award for Best Sketch.

And one of the most popular sculptures with fans of the beautiful game has been Wor Peter – a black and white-themed homage to Newcastle United FC outside the St James' Park stadium.