An articulated lorry packed with nine tonnes of humanitarian aid collected by big-hearted North Tyneside residents is on its way to war torn Ukraine – with more set to follow.
In little more than a week, volunteers have collected and boxed thousands of much needed sleeping bags, blankets, toiletries, and food to be sent to Ukraine in the wake of Russia’s increasingly brutal invasion of its sovereign neighbour.
The campaign spearheaded by the Lithuanian owners of Benton -based waste removal firm, Newcastle Rubbish Taxi, has reached hundreds of people and businesses across North Tyneside and beyond.
