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1 in 3 Brits would still attend a BBQ even if it rains

With the weather supposed to be getting warmer and summer days getting longer, food experts at Tropical Sun have released a new study focusing on BBQ trends in the UK - and it is good news that we are a resilient bunch and wont let the lack of sun ruin our fun! A...

Ninja Warrior Teesside Opens July 2024

We're so excited to embark on a brand new adventure as Ninja Warrior Teesside is set to open its doors at Teesside Park on 14th July! I noticed the Ninja Warrior Coming Soon signs next door to Showcase Cinema when I attended the Jackdaw premiere in January 2024. Great...

Ballet Lorent Newcastle The Velveteen Rabbit

To celebrate balletLORENT’s 30th year, they present their new heartwarming show The Velveteen Rabbit, premiering November 2023 at their home in The John Marley Centre.Inspired by Margery Williams' tale, toys come to life through the magic of storytelling, music, and...
Foster Carers Needed in the North East

Foster Carers Needed in the North East

There are currently record numbers of children in care and around 13% of the foster carer workforce retiring or leaving every year. The Fostering Network estimates that fostering services across the UK need to recruit at least a further 8,600 foster families in the...

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Keeping the car clean when you have kids

Keeping the car clean when you have kids

Whilst having kids is great, there is one thing that you will quickly realise as a parent. Kids are messy, and this mess isn’t just resigned to your home; it can appear anywhere you have your children with you.  Pexels - CCO Licence This even means that you can...

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4 important checks to make before a family road trip

4 important checks to make before a family road trip

Going on a family road trip is easily one of the best ways to travel. If you are keen to do this at some point in the near future, you are going to want to make sure that you are truly ready for it. In order to ensure that, there are a few key checks that you might...

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How To Ensure A Healthier Family Home

How To Ensure A Healthier Family Home

As parents, there is much we can do to care for the health and well-being of our children. From encouraging them to exercise with a few healthy hobbies to making all the necessary health checkups, we can make sure they are well looked after.  For the context of this...

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Raby Castle saved Christmas

Raby Castle saved Christmas

Christmas 2020 was an emotional rollercoaster. Having something to look forward to as the world opened up again was high on our agenda, and the tickets for Christmas at Raby Castle happily coincided with that dream when the email arrived in early September. We don't...

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