15 people abseiled down the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle to raise money for the Kieran Maxwell Legacy on Saturday. Much-loved Kieran Maxwell, aged 18, died of Ewing’s Sarcoma (a rare form of bone cancer) in June and the Kieran Maxwell Legacy has been set up in his memory to […]
Diet seven days a week and feel like you deserve a cheat? Whether you suffer from cheat day envy or struggle to satisfy those daily calorific cravings, this foodie bucket list is designed to ensure that every spoonful is as rewarding and #worthit as the last. Sometimes the struggle is […]
It is near impossible to find a North-Easterner who isn’t obsessed with food and while not particularly renowned for the finest culinary heritage, the North-East is home to some mouth-watering unique dishes. There are recipes out there scattered across the North that’ll make you feel like Oliver Twist asking for […]
The North East, like all regions, is full of many different tastes, interests and vices – and those of a rather more geeky persuasion need diversions as all of us do to satisfy their pursuits. Nerdier folks can while away the hours in our region through many outlets, whether they […]
North East MP Chi Onwurah has slammed the government’s £1 billion deal with the DUP, citing the lack of investment in the Northern Powerhouse Project. Ms Onwurah the MP for Newcastle Central highlighted the lack of investment in the North East in light of the much-publicized investment in the Democratic Unionist Party […]
A Tyne & Wear MP is fighting for a lucrative government shipbuilding contract in his constituency. When the Secretary of State for Defence, Michael Fallon, first gave his statement on the National Shipbuilding Strategy on 6 September, Stephen Hepburn, the Labour MP for Jarrow was quick to see the opportunity […]
Superstar Ed Sheeran has announced a gig at the home of Newcastle United – St James’ Park. The singer-songwriter took to social media today (Wednesday, June 28) to reveal that he would be playing at the home of the Magpies for one night on June 8 next year. Tickets range from […]
Sunderland MP Julie Elliott has called for more Government money in order to remove dangerous cladding from the tower blocks. Mrs Elliott discovered that five tower blocks in her constituency were found to have dangerous cladding and they were all removed in less than 24 hours. “I praise the housing authority, the local authority […]
A woman from South Shields is hosting a charity football match for Sunderland AFC fan, Bradley Lowery. Jessica Benet, 19, is encouraging people to put on their boots and raise money for the youngster. Bradley has captured the hearts of thousands in the region, inspiring many to set up events like […]
A ‘Peace and Unity’ vigil was held at Newcastle’s Grey’s Monument to pay tribute to those who have been affected by the Manchester Arena bombing. Organised by Labour councillor Dipu Ahad, the vigil remembers those who have lost their lives or been injured by the suicide attack at the Ariana Grande […]