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Riding high for charity at Dobbies


777363483 JPp9C S Riding high for charity at DobbiesGardening enthusiasts are being urged to dig deep and saddle up in support an out of hours school care charity. The incentive for customers at Dobbies garden centre in Birtley is the chance to win a fabulous children’s rocking horse.

The pay-off is hopefully a donation for The Badger Club which provides reliable,

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North East gets £3.85m to tackle youth crime


A £3.85m anti-yobs fund has been allocated to the North East.

The cash will be used to tackle youth crime and help clear-up antisocial behaviour and is part of the Government’s £100m Youth Crime Action Plan (YCAP).

Funds have also been earmarked to make schools and communities safer and provide support for young people and families who want to turn their lives around.

Regionally 11 areas have each been handed £350,000 to implement seven

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