Life Is A Highway – By Lorraine Weightman
When I learned to drive I bought my very first car; a white Fiat 126, lovingly referred to as ‘the hairdryer’ because of its...
A guide to getting yourself out of debt
When you are in debt, you may find yourself feeling stressed and unable to find a way out. Being in debt makes it harder...
How to Look After a Loved One Who Has Had a Serious Injury
If someone you love has sustained a serious injury, the people closest to them are a vital part of their recovery. Daily tasks can...
Classic Mistakes To Avoid With Your Winter Style
The chillier months call for warmer styles, but it's easy to default to dreary heaviness over chic flair. Avoid these common winter wardrobe pitfalls...
The Shotley WI Growing Contest
The annual Shotley WI growing contest was held at the September WI meeting.
Mr and Mrs Railton from Snods Edge Gardening Club judged the...
How Sport is Beneficial in Bringing the Family Together
Engaging in sports provides incalculable benefits. Not just in terms of the physical exercise it provides, but also in terms of the social and...
The Importance of Community in Providing Mental Health Support
Human beings are social animals. To get through a personal crisis, we rely on the support of our immediate peer group. Given that NHS...
Out Like a Light – By Lorraine Weightman
At the end of the month, British Summer time comes to an end and the clocks will go back; so technically until 29th of...
Yoga: Defying Age, Flexibility, and Fitness Myths – Jacqui’s Personal Story
I’m Jacqui and I’m a British Wheel of Yoga teacher based in Consett. Whenever I tell people what I do I generally get a...
Give your sitting room a refresh worthy of an interior design magazine
The living room is one of the most important rooms in your house, as it is the spot where you get to relax and...