Ryan Smith

2 days ago | msn.com | Ryan Smith

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2 days ago | shieldsgazette.com | Ryan Smith

North East music star Schak has paid a visit to Newcastle’s Military Preparation College. In celebration of Armed Forces Week, North East DJ and music producer Schak has paid a visit to the Military Preparation College (MPCT), in Walker. During the visit, he was able to witness first-hand the life-changing work that the academy is doing to shape the futures of young people across the region.

2 days ago | shieldsgazette.com | Ryan Smith

Both South Tyneside MPs have shown their support to killing the Government’s welfare reforms. Emma Lewell, Member of Parliament for South Shields, and Kate Osborne, Member of Parliament for Jarrow and Gateshead East, are among more than 100 Labour rebels who are looking to kill the Government’s Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill.

2 days ago | shieldsgazette.com | Ryan Smith

A South Shields-based suicide loss support charity has received prestigious recognition. Billy’s Lifeline, based in South Shields, has revealed that they have been awarded the President’s Award of Merit from the Society of Bereavement Practitioners (SBP). The charity, which was formed in 2024, received the prestigious award for its dedication, compassion and contributions to bereavement care.

2 days ago | shieldsgazette.com | Ryan Smith

Vicky Pattison has called for women to stop pursuing ‘unattainable’ beauty goals. North East TV personality Vicky Pattison is urging women to “embrace life” rather than chasing “unattainable” beauty standards. The 37-year-old spoke out on the RISE with Roxie podcast, hosted by Roxie Nafousi. The former I'm A Celebrity winner highlighted to women that when they die, those closest to them won’t comment on how they looked but instead, remember all the fond memories that they had shared together.