Local news in Tyne and Wear
Take a look at what some of our amazing supporters have been up to in your area.
Big thanks to everyone at the Iona Club who supported Charlie Docherty and the committee at the fundraising night in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support, raising a fantastic £726.00!
Ladies from the Halifax branch in Whickham have raised a fantastic £3697.85 for Macmillan Cancer Support, starting with a Christmas Hamper which was raffled and then matched funded by Halifax.
Well done to Heworth Grange Comprehensive School 6th form students and Remax for their ball which raised over £7,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support.
The first event of Sunderland University's recent RAG Week was a best and worst Karaoke competition.
Bibby Financial have chosen Macmillan Cancer Support as there charity this year to help celebrate there 200th anniversary they have very kindly agreed to match everything raised by their staff.
A huge thank you to the drivers and managers of Stagecoach buses in Wearside.
A glittering fashion and footy event has given a six-figure boost to two local causes.
Mike Banbury and Oliver Vaulkhard are braving the seas for Macmillan Cancer Support! At 8am on the 22nd May, local fundraisers Janet and Erin waved off Mike and Ollie on their 8.1 metre Rigid Inflatable Boat from North Shields Ferry Terminal.
Around 150 children and their families enjoyed a sunny stroll through Jesmond Dene on Saturday in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.
A huge thank you to the Whitley Bay Operatic Society and Whitley Bay Rotary Club.