Accessibility

Data revealed that the quality of toilet facilities affects how much people are willing to spend

UK hospitality industry risks losing £500m because of poor toilets

Retekess will present product options for different tourism scenarios alongside solutions for corporate events and training

Ad Feature Travel tech firm Retekess to showcase wireless tour guide systems

Keith Merrin, Director of North East Museums; Lindsay Craig, Visitor Experience Supervisor (and accessibility lead) at Woodhorn Museum; and Jo Raw, Northumberland Venues Manager for North East Museums.

Woodhorn Museum celebrates national award for accessibility

Woodhorn Museum is among those shortlisted in the Best Accessible Museum category.

Woodhorn shortlisted for national Family Friendly Museum Award

Councillors John Riddle and Malcom Robinson with Plessey Woods Visitor Centre staff Danny Goodall, Ruth Thompson and Neil Dawson.

Visitor centre revamp is boost for popular country park

From left, Dr Michael Barrell, Emma Rozgowska and Leanne Sheridan.

New dental practice up and running in Morpeth

The Play For All collection includes nine inclusive play towers, five sensory-focused items, and 35 additional components.

Ad Feature Creative Play launches inclusive playground range

The public tool allows GRC teams to run live risk scans on vendors and receive instant, comprehensive risk profiles.

Ad Feature Complyance launches free AI-powered vendor risk scoring

Hotels to introduce a verbal tech walk-through at check-in

Hotels feel pressure to keep upgrading their tech, research reveals

For many blind people, this will be the first time they have been able to truly experience a photograph

Ad Feature Touch: Beyond Vision – An exhibition where photographs can be felt

The list offers culture and authenticity for holidaymakers looking to travel to these unique edges of the world

Expedia reveals list of ‘best’ islands to visit this year
Expedia has released its 2025 Island Hot List - from cultural richness of Jamaica to the sunny shores of Koh Samui - along with the ‘best tips’ for island travel.
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Tara Mackings who has shared her business story with us on podcast.

Tara's Great North Run: Business boss is breaking barriers

The fully online programme will be priced at just £2,750

Ad Feature Top UK school to launch careers programme for aspiring creatives

Unsure what accessibility options are available at UK music festivals this year? We've taken a look at some of the bigger events taking place and what they offer those who require additional support.

Explainer What are UK festivals doing to make them accessible in 2025?

In the dining room admiring the Stuccadore work. L to R; Sue Taylor Chairperson Vision Northumberland, Natalie Warren, Visitor Experience Manager Wallington, Jennifer d'Alton, Director Vision Northumberland, Richard d'Alton Director Vision Northumberland, Robert Thompson Senior Collections and House Officer Wallington

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Train arrives at the end of the Yellow Brick Road. L to R; Ed Irwin, Richard d'Alton, Jennifer d'Alton, Elaine Bower, Hugo Ziegler

Ashington’s Yellow Brick Road for the Sight Impaired

Veterans can have their independence and continue living comfortably in their own homes

Ad Feature UK veterans can claim 'discount' for more affordable mobility care

Berwick Barracks. Picture courtesy of English Heritage.

Next step for Living Barracks initiative in Berwick as application is lodged

Northern Lights Newcastle 2024

Northern Lights Newcastle shines bright with official launch in Leazes Park

It is traditionally worn by men to secure the ghutrah - or keffiyeh - in place on the wearer's head.

Ad Feature New London collection makes traditional Arabic male accessory for all

The average British child will ask their parents for snacks at least 11 times per day over summer.

Kids' sugar intake soars by 40% during summer holidays

Hidden features you didn't know your Android phone could do. Photo: Emmi Korhonen/AFP via Getty Images

7 hidden Android phone features you need to be using

Girls playing Handball

Northumberland schools called to give children more choice in sport by Handball ...

Jorge Jaramillo performing live at Creamfields 2007 at Daresbury Park in Cheshire. 25th August 2007. (Photo by Jules Annan/Avalon/Getty Images)

Opening, campsite & last entry times for Creamfields North 2024

50 best beaches in the UK revealed - is your area on the list?

Top 25 beer gardens in England revealed - is your area on the list?

Top 10 coastal destinations revealed - is your area on the list?

Global Accessibility Awareness Day focuses on digital access and inclusion for people with disabilities or impairments. (Image shows visually impaired person working on computer with assistive technology)

Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2022: fill out our survey
Thursday, May 19, 2022, marks the 11th Global Accessibility Awareness Day.
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This is how to totally customise your iPhone (Photo: Shutterstock)

Little-known iPhone hack helps people suffering from stress and tinnitus

You can take a screenshot on your iPhone just by tapping the back of your phone ...

Apple `Redlove Era`.

GARDENING: In praise of the humble apple tree

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A Ryanair flight from Madrid was caught up in Thursday’s disruption (photo by Jaime REINA / AFP via Getty Images)

Plane bomb threats: all flights and airports affected

Amazon driver tosses parcel out of van window - before 'taking snap of damaged package as proof of delivery'

Amazon driver ‘lobs’ Christmas parcel from van window

Four couples who are still together from all 10 MAFS UK series

Photo by MAFS.

Married At First Sight UK axed by Channel 4

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