Alison Matthews runs the Tow Law based company Izzywizzyroo. Normally, Alison would be making reusable sanitary products (and still is)but Alison is now very busy devoting much of her time to helping our local NHS by making “scrubs” for the doctors and…
Listen Again
Heather Harker – Smith
Heather Harker-Smith runs the bridal boutique, Alice Elizabeth, in Coxhoe. Heather opened the boutique six years ago and the business was doing well – until the arrival of Covid-19.
Here, Heather explains the process of seeking help by applying for a …
Council launches Coronavirus helpline and support network
Councillor Joy Allen joins us on Saturday Brunch to talk about a helpline, webpage and support network that have been set up to help people who are struggling during the Coronavirus pandemic.
UK & International News
Debenhams set to plunge into administration
Department store Debenhams is on the brink of administration for the second time in a year, the company has confirmed. With 142 stores closed and the majority of the 22,000 staff on furlough, the cur [...]
Read more
Firefighters work to contain forest fires near Chernobyl nuclear site
Ukrainian firefighters worked overnight trying to put out two forest blazes in the area around the Chernobyl nuclear power station.. [...]
Read more
Easyjet founder warns airline could run out of money by August
The founder of easyJet has warned that the budget airline will "run out of money by around August", as he renewed calls to cancel a £4.5 billion order with Airbus. Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou also ca [...]
Read moreLocal Features
Posted in:
News
Raffle held for Stroke Association tribute fund
A raffle has been held in West Auckland to raise money for a memorial fund.
Read more
Posted in:
Bishop Auckland
AlterNativity scene goes on display in Auckland Castle
A nativity scene consisting of 24 life-size models has gone on display at Auckland Castle.
Read more