Ashington bakery offers free breakfast to students this freshers' week

Bakery79 is giving away free breakfast baps to new students at its stores nationwide, and students at Newcastle and Northumbria University can access the offer in Ashington.

The giveaway comes as thousands of young people leave home for university, with research showing 61% of students experience homesickness during their first few weeks.

Money is also one of the biggest concerns facing students before they arrive at university, with 73% reporting concerns about the cost of living.

Hemant Tandon, co-founder of the family-run bakery, said: “Starting university is a huge milestone, but those first few weeks away from home can also be pretty daunting.

“We wanted to do something small to make that first week a little easier, so a free breakfast felt like the perfect way to help.”

To claim, students simply need to visit a participating store and show a student ID or proof of enrollment.

The offer is limited to 100 free breakfast baps per store and is available while stocks last.