4+ hour, 4+ min ago  (444+ words) Fitness expert Graham Low talks about how runners can improve by adding strength training to their routine WITH the Great North Run taking place in September, thousands of people across the North East are now increasing their training. If you…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (448+ words) A former professional rugby player running 100 ultramarathons in 100 consecutive days is bringing the challenge to the North East this weekend in a bid to raise money for brain injury charities. David 'Jacko' Jackson, a former Nottingham RFC winger, will arrive…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (246+ words) A County Durham-based housing association is opening its doors to anyone interested in kick-starting or changing their career through an apprenticeship programme. Believe Housing will host a free apprenticeship open day at Coast House on Spectrum Business Park in Seaham…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (405+ words) A third-generation electrician from Washington is in the running for a national apprentice title. Nineteen-year-old Nathan Sheridan, from Washington, has been named one of the top ten finalists in the Screwfix Trade Apprentice competition. He is studying a Level 3 electrical…...

2+ mon, 4+ week ago  (269+ words) Durham University has announced a new partnership with Sage to boost skills and grow talent in the region. The collaboration will focus on building AI expertise and supporting future talent across the North East. Professor Amir Michael, executive dean for…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (270+ words) YOUNG people are being given the chance to develop life skills and explore a future in the fire service. Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) has launched its fifth Fire Cadets branch at Gateshead Community Fire Station. The…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (608+ words) Two young people have secured a starting point in one of the UK's most advanced engineering sectors. Sixteen-year-old Sam Norman of Crook and 17-year-old Evan Porter of Darlington have joined Octric Semiconductors UK as the first multi-skilled maintenance apprentices under…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago  (365+ words) Staff and members of a Darlington health club have finished top of the leaderboard in a national fitness challenge, ahead of 66 clubs in the chain. Bannatyne Health Club and Spa in Darlington came first in Bannatyne's "Make Your MOVE's" January…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago  (367+ words) A leading gym that helps boost both the confidence and fitness of its mostly female membership is hoping to be crowned the Echo's best gym for 2026. This is now the second time that Aspire Fitness Warehouse on Northfield Way in…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago  (253+ words) The Northern Echo has so far celebrated our readers" favourite places to eat, drink or be pampered, from the best chippy, curry house or pub, to stand-out hair and beauty salons across the region. For one of our first Best…...