A unique befriending service providing isolated older dog lovers with the chance to have a furry friend again is celebrating today after being awarded nearly £570,000 from the National Lottery Community Fund.
A local mum is set to achieve her goal of establishing a new community centre, following a £60,000 cash boost from The National Lottery Community Fund and another £60,000 from other generous donors.
An iconic community centre, which sits in the heart of the historic Byker Wall in Newcastle, is celebrating after receiving a massive cash injection of nearly £220,000 from The National Lottery Community Fund.