North East Hearts with Goals

17/06/2026

The shankhouse social defibrillator is now live on The Circuit and rescue ready.

Well done Les Cranson and The Shankhouse junior darts academy 👏

Hearts In Our Hands

17/06/2026

Our thoughts are with John's family, friends, colleagues, students and everyone connected to Whitley Bay Ice Skating Club. ❤️

💔 Tributes have been paid following the death of a much-loved Whitley Bay ice skating coach.

Whitley Bay Ice Skating Club has announced the passing of coach and friend John Hayes, who died on Sunday evening after suffering a cardiac arrest last week.

In a statement, the club described the news as being shared with "deepest sorrow and sadness" and paid tribute to someone who was highly regarded throughout the skating community.

The club said: "Our deepest condolences and sympathies go to John's family, friends, work family and of course his skaters."

They have also encouraged members of the skating community to support one another during what will be a very difficult time.

Our thoughts are with John's family, friends, colleagues, students and everyone connected to Whitley Bay Ice Skating Club. ❤️

10/06/2026

Happy 10th birthday to SecureTech Systems NE LTD. We have worked closely for many years together ensuring people in the North East are safeguarded by defibrillators in their local communitues.

The team have fitted countless cabinets for us, free of charge! Some of those cabinets have played a direct part in saving lives.

Thankyou Colin and Team

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Today is a very special day for me as it marks 10 years since I started SecureTech Systems North East Limited.

It’s hard to believe that a decade has passed since I took the leap and started the business. Looking back, there have been plenty of highs, challenges, lessons learned, and achievements that have shaped both me and the company along the way.

While I’m incredibly proud to have reached this milestone, I know I haven’t done it alone. One of the biggest reasons for our success is the amazing team I have around me. Their hard work, professionalism, loyalty, and commitment to delivering the best service possible have helped make SecureTech Systems what it is today. I’m genuinely grateful to work alongside such a fantastic group of people, and this milestone belongs to them just as much as it does to me.

I’d also like to thank all of our customers, suppliers, friends, and family who have supported us over the last 10 years. Your trust, recommendations, and continued support have meant everything and have helped us grow year after year.

Starting a business is never easy, and reaching 10 years is something I’m incredibly proud of. Taking a moment to look back at how far we’ve come is humbling, but I’m even more excited about what lies ahead.

To everyone who has been part of the journey—thank you.

10 years of SecureTech Systems North East Limited. Here’s to the next 10.

10/06/2026

And because Sam set such an incredible example we presented him with a signed Dan Burn Picture last week ❤️⚽️

🚨 A Cramlington man is being praised after helping save the life of a stranger who suffered a cardiac arrest on a busy Newcastle street.

24-year-old Sam Collard sprang into action after hearing calls for help in Byker, immediately calling an ambulance and performing CPR for around 10–15 minutes until paramedics arrived.

The man, identified as Barry, was taken to hospital and later woke from a medically induced coma. His family have thanked Sam, saying his quick actions saved them from heartbreak.

Sam, who had previously received CPR and first-aid training through his employer, said he was simply doing what anyone should do in that situation and hopes the incident encourages more people to learn lifesaving skills.

08/06/2026

💜 Last night, during a friendly match, Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch.

The coverage that followed highlights an ongoing problem. The media continues to get the language wrong when reporting cardiac events.

Terms like cardiac arrest, heart attack, and other conditions are often used interchangeably when they are very different. That does not just affect accuracy; it shapes how the public understands what has actually happened.

In this piece, we look at what the headlines are getting wrong and why clear, correct terminology matters.

Better understanding starts with getting the basics right.

See the first comment for the article link...



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05/06/2026

Fabulous Eastlea Primary School ❤️⚽️

05/06/2026

Last call on our fundraising frames for Father's Day or just a treat! Collecting tonight!!

King Kev signed A3 frame Photo £60
Dan Burn signed A3 frame photo £60
Dan Burn Cup Final framed and signed shirt £300.

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04/06/2026

You are an amazing human Sam, well done. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

This is Sam Collard. He has been hailed a hero for saving the life of a man who collapsed in a Newcastle café 👏

The 24-year-old was on Shields Road in Byker for his job as a removal porter when he leapt into action after hearing "a commotion from across the road".

Sam raced over the street to see a man lying on the floor unconscious. He dialled 999 and began administering CPR for around 10-15 minutes, though admits it "felt like an hour". 😰

Sam said: "It's a scary thing, it's nothing that you're used to, but obviously I couldn't let him lie on the floor and not give him any help. I couldn't live with that if I knew someone had passed away and I'd done nothing to help."

Paramedics arrived and took over from Sam and used the defibrillator on the gentleman known as Barry, who was taken to hospital where he was placed in a medically induced coma.

Sam has been in contact with the Barry's family who have confirmed he has woken up and is starting his recovery from the ordeal. 🫶

Sam, from Cramlington, has been really humble despite his life-saving heroics. He added: "I wasn't trying to be a hero, I just saw a chance where I could help somebody.

"If that was one of my family members I would hope that someone would do the same, especially if you trained and you feel you've got the confidence to do it.

"Hopefully it encourages people not only to go and learn CPR, but even just to be confident enough to not be afraid if you're in that situation because it can happen to anyone at any time.

"To hear that Barry's on the mend and he's starting his recovery journey is the main thing."

Well done Sam. Not all heroes wear capes ❤️

04/06/2026

90% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests are fatal without intervention - but CPR can triple a person's chance of survival 💙

The first few minutes matter most, and you don't need to be a professional to make a difference. This CPR & AED Awareness Week, learn the steps, because being ready is something every one of us can do.

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04/06/2026

Well done Sam 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

So I’ve kept quiet about what’s been happening my step dad had a cardiac arrest in byker Sheilds road his heart had stopped and was completely dead until this man here gave him cpr and managed to get his heart going again until the ambulance arrived my stepdad (Barry) has been in a medically induced coma but has woke up today I’d like anybody who knows this man to thank him he has saved his life and then continued to work I’m the most thankful I could ever be he has saved my family from heartache thank you from the bottom of my heart also thank you freeman hospital and the ambulance team and the lads on the street ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️