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Great North Run's charitable impact back for 2026
Sir Brendan Foster discusses how the Great North Run has raised more than £25m.
05 Jan 2026,4 mins
Metro run challenge to raise money for charity
The Geordie Challenger is planning to run the entire Metro route in under 24 hours.
05 Jan 2026,5 mins
'The mental benefits have been incredible'
James Madeley's goal was to swim in the sea every day for a year.
04 Jan 2026,7 mins
'There are many hundreds of people that she helped'
Kelly Scott pays tribute to Jo Shaw.
04 Jan 2026,8 mins
'It was a catalyst to help others get more out of life'
Jane Fisher's life changed dramatically, since then she is helping others.
19 Dec 2025,14 mins
'Anyone with a sibling facing that would do the same'
Holly saved the life of her brother Ben twice! They told their story to Matt Bailey.
19 Dec 2025,10 mins
'The funds don't go as far as we'd hoped'
Charity Changing Lives is facing a drop in donations. Alice Fisher told Matt Bailey more.
18 Dec 2025,5 mins
'Grief and loss, we try and bring comfort'
Fox Under The Moon supports Newcastle’s St Oswald's Hospice in December.
17 Dec 2025,19 mins
'We have supported about 30000 veterans'
Matt Bailey chats to Tommy Watson from Walking with the Wounded about a mega challenge.
16 Dec 2025,10 mins
'Round about 70 to 80 free meals on a Friday'
Gilly Hope chats to Andy Cammiss from East Durham Veterans Trust.
16 Dec 2025,5 mins
'In my whole life, I hadn't painted before'
Dick Scott, an inpatient at St Oswald's Hospice, had a simple wish......
15 Dec 2025,8 mins
'The child never knows about Norah'
Tor from Norah's North Pole making sure children don't go without at Christmas.
15 Dec 2025,9 mins
'Men opening up and talking'
Steven, a Man's Club lead, and Dan, who owns a gym.
12 Dec 2025,15 mins
'Preparing your body for the demands of treatment'
Anna spoke to registered dietician Imogen Watson on how to prepare for cancer treatment.
11 Dec 2025,6 mins
Logan: 'I had no symptoms and was diagnosed at 49'
Anna Foster speaks to former Scotland Rugby player Kenny Logan.
11 Dec 2025,6 mins
'They came into my life when I felt helpless'
Anna Foster meets Lynn, who is supported by Edberts House in Gateshead.
08 Dec 2025,6 mins
'Staff give up their Christmas to help dogs and cats'
We spoke to Wendy McGauley, Volunteer Manager at Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter.
07 Dec 2025,5 mins
Project Santa: How to tackle Christmas poverty
Anna Foster speaks to Amit Bahanda about Project Santa.
03 Dec 2025,6 mins
North East charity recognised by the King
Smart Works North East has been awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service.
01 Dec 2025,7 mins
'I'm embarking on a 24 hour nail marathon'
Lucy Walton is taking on a unique challenge for charity. Matt sent Leigh Jones along.
28 Nov 2025,4 mins
'I call it my winter coat amnesty swim'
Jane Hardy tells Anna Foster all about her annual charity endeavours.
28 Nov 2025,6 mins
'We opened it as I had post natal depression'
Following a breast cancer diagnosis Lynn needs our help to keep the café running.
27 Nov 2025,8 mins
'Come and have a 3 course meal made from surplus ingredients'
Anna Foster meets Nick and Alex from FoodCycle.
27 Nov 2025,16 mins
'It's about making recovery visible'
Anna Foster went to The Recovery Sculpture project as part of Addiction Awareness Week.
26 Nov 2025,17 mins
'Our winter preparedness starts after last winter'
For NHS Day Helen Richardson met NHS Head of Resilience, Stuart Holiday.
25 Nov 2025,5 mins
'We prevent unnecessary attendances to A & E
For NHS Day Helen Richardson spoke to Clinical Navigator Kyle Grisdale.
25 Nov 2025,4 mins
'Last winter was a case of additional pressures'
For NHS Day Helen Richardson spoke to Steel Worker turned Paramedic, James Atkinson.
25 Nov 2025,4 mins
'If they do get the flu it offers a degree of protection'
For NHS Day Helen Richardson spoke to pharmacist Sri Pusapati.
25 Nov 2025,4 mins
'The driving motivation behind hackers is curiosity'
For Scam Safe Anna Foster caught up with a company called The Hacking Games.
25 Nov 2025,9 mins
Your questions answered for NHS Day
Dr Neil O'Brien joins Helen Richardson to answer your questions.
25 Nov 2025,10 mins