Last year we got a load of abuse when we added the rainbow flag to our profile picture. We don't think homophobic abuse is acceptable and we stand with all those LGBT+ people we serve and employ 🏳️‍🌈 Thanks for the comments... 👍 #LGBTHM2020

“Kids that have no money, are they responsible for the fact that they don’t have any food?” Dame Louise Casey says today’s debate was a “pretty tough listen” and urges politicians to “leave the tribalism to one side” #Newsnight

Are there any schemes in the North East where you can donate unused laptops for children without?

This is Jan. A fit and healthy 38-year-old, he would go running round the park near his North Shields home 2 or 3 times a day. Then in November last year everything changed.

My Dad died last night. He'll be recorded as a #COVID19 death but he was so much more than just a number and this isn't the way he should have gone. Please stick to the rules. Keep your families and friends safe. #handsfacespace

Today, as Children's Laureate, I have written an open letter to the govt UK Prime Minister calling on them to put primary school libraries at the heart of our pandemic response, with £100m yearly investment. Read here; please share with #lifechanginglibraries booktrust.org.uk/news-and-featu…

You might have a regular walking route, but as things get routine we don’t always see what’s around us. Try a different path, or just pause to look and listen to nature. Active North Tyneside has some great routes to try. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek bit.ly/3eZkN36

Listen to what our lovely children and young people in care are looking for in a foster carer. Could you find a place in your heart to provide a loving and stable home for our children and young people? North Tyneside Council bit.ly/2GsOxob #WhyWeCare #FCF21

Nominations are open for this year's #SpiritofNorthTyneside Awards and we want to hear your stories of the amazing unsung heroes making a difference in the borough. Find out more and nominate here: bit.ly/SpiritNT 👏🏆🧡

Thank you to everyone who has nominated their community heroes for this year's #SpiritofNorthTyneside Awards - please keep them coming! #makingadifference #northtyneside Find out more here: bit.ly/SpiritNT 👏🧡🏆

Thomas needs a loving and nurturing family. He's a kind-hearted and active boy who loves to sing, entertain people, run and climb. He could be placed with a single carer or a couple. bit.ly/3w7FTVd North Tyneside Council Gateshead Council Newcastle City Council Northumberland County Council Official South Tyneside Council

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*CLOSING SOON* Northern Powergrid Fund supports grassroots projects that strengthen vulnerable communities. This includes out-of-school educational activities and environmental activities in Tyne & Wear or Northumberland. Grants up to £5k. Deadline 19 Jan: ow.ly/LOWK50GZrE7

🚨 NEW: 600,000 people will be pulled into poverty due to inaction at the #SpringStatement We've modelled the impact of the failure to increase benefits in line with inflation, along with the 1.25% ⬆️ in National Insurance and change to the earnings threshold at which it is paid

Last chance to apply for a LOVE Northumberland Award 2022. APPLY > nland.cc/Love22 Is there someone in your community who is dedicated to improving the local environment or are you part of a community group which does environmental work? Closing date Fri 13 May at 4pm

Run a community or voluntary group in Northumberland❓ Find out if you’re eligible to apply for funding to help tackle #climatechange nland.uk/climatefund Join us in our mission to make #Northumberland #carbonneutral by 2030. 🌳

We need to push for Change, We need to push to fix the broken system. Food Banks are the plaster, They aren’t the long term fix, but are accepted as solutions !

We’re running towards the school holidays so make sure you book! #BeachAccess

A lovely piece about @EmbletonSchool by Caro Giles in Countryfile magazine. Once a week a joyous conga line of kids walk to the beach for classes in whatever weather #Northumberland can throw at them. I’ve been lucky enough to see them and my day was immediately brighter!

Today is White Ribbon Day, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and Girls Thank you to everyone who supported our Parkrun takeovers to raise awareness of domestic abuse. 👏 More on support available in #Northumberland >> nland.cc/DomesticAbuse