The North East is known for many things; being friendly, industrious and of course our wonderful accents. We are not vastly known for our great culinary skills however you can’t deny the North East has created its fair share of dishes that we all know and love. Which ones are […]
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Ice Rink to return to Sunderland
(Image) Sunderland ice rink under construction. A Christmas ice rink is set to return to Sunderland on Saturday, December 1, 2018, where it will join Hadrian’s Tipi, a winter pop-up retreat already running in Keel Square. Danieli Holdings Group and Sunderland Business Improvement District have joined forces to create a […]
Wacky, weird and wonderful! Alternative modelling hits Northumbria University
The Alternative Modelling Contest and Expo of 2018 was recently held at Northumbria University, Newcastle, bringing together many different types of people in one room to celebrate their individuality. Alternative Modelling is a contest put together by 27 year old Kieran Martin. Kieran came up with the idea for Alternative […]
North Tyneside residents are having a ball with walking football
Residents in the North Tyneside area are enjoying walking football – a slower version of football for elderly and less mobile players. Colin White, 70, a retired television engineer, told us why he enjoyed playing this sport. He said: “It’s kept me fitter and the social side is great. I […]
A year like no other – Newcastle Christmas Market 2018
This year, the people of Newcastle Upon Tyne will be treated to an extra special Christmas Market. For the very first time, both the International Christmas Market and Local Christmas Market will be combining to provide visitors with a festive extravaganza. With 50 traders making their way to the city […]
Sunderland artist to showcase six month project in pop-up gallery
A Sunderland artist is to showcase a six-month-long project in Mackie’s Corner pop-up art gallery. Jo Howell, an artist specialising in Art and Photography, will be showcasing the work of the WearExperimenting exhibition, a month-long interactive and evolving experience of science, photography and participation art. Commissioned for the Cultural Spring […]
Spark strikes gold for Sunderland at the Student Radio Awards
Spark FM and Sunderland University enjoyed a successful night at this year’s Student Radio Awards in London. Spark, with seven nominations in 16 categories, won gold awards for Best Interview and Best Speech Programming and took silver for Best Specialist Show. Emma Casson, an MA Radio graduate at the University […]
Helena and Verne get ‘seal’ of approval to venture back into the sea
Sunday saw a very emotional and happy goodbye to Helena and Verne, the two seals saved by Tynemouth’s marine rescue team and taken care of at Blue Reef Aquarium. Helena was found with multiple fishing hooks in her body and face and required immediate assistance by the rescue team; Verne […]
Fenwick’s window brings The Snowman to Newcastle for Christmas
The Snowman is the subject of this year’s Christmas display in Fenwick’s Window in Newcastle, commemorating the 40th anniversary of the children’s book by Raymond Briggs. See the slideshow below for a look at this year’s launch on Northumberland Street. (All photos courtesy of North News and Pictures) Have you […]
Nine North East independent coffee shops you need to visit this Autumn
When you hear the word Newcastle what do you picture? Perhaps the high-class educational background, being home to one of the most prestigious universities in the country? Or do you think of the nightlife and student culture? (Hello- Geordie shore!) Divert from the unveiled into the one thing you didn’t […]