CHILDREN'S charity Action for Children is looking for people to run this year’s Great North Run in aid of the cause. The Tyneside half-marathon takes place on Sunday, September 15. For more information, visit actionforchildren.org.uk or call 0191-261-0030 before July 5.

TRAVEL AWARD: The Italian Farmhouse restaurant, in West Rainton, County Durham, has received a Certificate of Excellence award from Trip Advisor. The award recognises excellence in hospitality. Owner Mark Hird said he was pleased at the prize.

BBQ BEST: Coates Butchers, of Coxhoe, County Durham, was a runner-up in the burger class of the regional finals of the Q Guild national BBQ competition, for its beef, steak and onion burger. The butchers also picked up honours for its Jamaican jerk sausage.

NEWS NETWORKING: Co-operatives UK and the Carnegie UK Trust are hosting a series of events across the country to showcase the work of local media and explore co-operative and community ownership models. An event will be held in Durham on Wednesday, June 12, at 6pm. For more information, visit uk.coop/makethenews