Health & Wellbeing

#LeadFreeWater: could you have hazardous lead water piping in your home?

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Luke Leighton from Kurek Utilities explains their #LeadFreeWater campaign and the importance of checking your home for potentially hazardous lead piping February 2026

Many homes in North Shields and across the North East may still have hidden lead water pipes dating back to before the 1970s. The #LeadFreeWater campaign, launched by North East–based Kurek Utilities, aims to raise awareness and help homeowners better understand their water supply. Find out why lead pipes are often overlooked, who is responsible for replacing them, and what practical steps can be taken to reduce risk and make informed decisions.

Match Report: NUWFC vs Ipswich Town Women’s FC

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Mark Stutt delivers a match report on NUWFC v ITWFC - 1/2/26 Barclays Women’s Super League 2 , Gateshead International Stadium Player of the Match: Anna Tamminen

After two months away, Mark Stutt was back at Gateshead International Stadium to watch Newcastle United Women take on Ipswich Town — and it proved a frustrating return. A brilliant, looping strike from Beth Lumsden lit up a dominant first-half display, but the Lasses were pegged back and couldn’t turn control into victory. With promotion ambitions stalling, it took a late save from Anna Tamminen to rescue a point on a sobering afternoon.

Funding boost for Helix Arts Centre

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Helix Arts Centre

Helix Arts Centre has received grant funding to help 400 more residents in North Tyneside. The funding from the Legal and General Health Equity Fund...

Andrew Thomson: “Getting Support Saved My Life”

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Andrew Thomson, from North Shields, has shared his story.

Andrew Thomson, from North Shields, has shared his story to inspire others to speak to someone and access help and support. Trigger Warning: Suicide. This...

Seeta’s Story: Finding Strength and Community through Volunteering with ILNS

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I’m writing this exactly seven months to the day that I had my brain haemorrhage caused by a ruptured aneurysm, as we approach world...

Meet Cheryl Tanner – making menopause fitness and nutrition coaching accessible

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Depicted: Cheryl Tanner, menopause fitness and nutrition coach Image credit: Cheryl Tanner

From hushed conversations to life-changing confidence, Cheryl Tanner is helping women rewrite the menopause narrative in North Shields. Drawing on lived experience, specialist training and a deep sense of community, she shares how personalised movement, education and support can transform both body and mind. This article explores her journey, her clients’ powerful success stories, and why progress—not perfection—is the key to long-term health and wellbeing.

The Red Bench Project

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The Red Bench Project

The Red Bench Project

How ADHD Led to a New Life in North Shields

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By Jake Rusby As someone who has spent 45 years living with ADHD, Martin Caygill has never found it easy to settle down.   His diagnosis eight...

From Grief to Resilience: Louise’s Story of Ocean Healing

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By Jake Rusby Danish author Karen Blixen once wrote: “The cure for anything is salt water – tears, sweat or the sea.” For North Shields...

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The Architect of A Stone’s Throw Festival: An Interview with Ant...

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A Stone’s Throw Festival is more than just a date on the music calendar; for many, it's the undisputed highlight of the North East's cultural year. The quality of the event and the sheer joy it delivers are so reliable that I, like many others, make a point of securing an 'early bird' ticket the instant they drop - often months ahead of the official line-up announcement. This pre-emptive commitment speaks volumes about the festival's inherent quality and the profound trust the audience places in its visionary founder.
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