A North East comedian will be performing at Newcastle University for their Disability Awareness Week. Lee Ridley, also known as Lost Voice Guy on stage, will be doing a stand-up comedy gig tonight (April 25) from 6pm til 8pm at the university’s union to raise awareness of neurodiversity. Mr Ridley performs with […]
A recent Freedom of Information request reveals that 211 police officers in the North East took sick leave due to mental health issues. 109 of these were due to stress, 46 due to depression, 45 due to anxiety and 11 sought help for post-traumatic stress. Dr Jonathan Slade, from NHS England […]
Using research from www.police.uk, SR News has found that the main campus at the University of Sunderland has the lowest crime rate of any university in Tyne and Wear. Sunderland had a total of 48 arrests on campus in 2016. Northumbria had the second highest crime rate with 160 arrests […]
Newcastle Startup Week, dubbed the UK’s biggest start-up event, is set to take place during May 15 to 19 to help entrepreneur start-ups. The five-day programme will include 50 inspirational talks, presentations and social events with each day having its own theme. Overall the event is expected to attract up […]
The women’s rights group “Nasty Women” are set to host an exhibition at Byker community centre, beginning on Friday April 7. Nasty Women Newcastle, the sister network of the original women’s movement based in New York are running an art exhibition to support and defend women’s rights and the unity […]
Thousands of residents in Gosforth have urged Newcastle City Council to save school crossing attendants. The council are looking to remove these attendants due to budget cuts made which will save the council money. Local transport group Gosforth Traffic presented a petition to the council which insisted they change their […]
The first heat of Miss Swimsuit UK in Newcastle saw two North East locals reach the national finals. The first Miss Swimsuit UK event took place in the North East hosted at Newcastle’s Bonbar. The event, created by Verena Twigg saw 16 aspiring swimwear models compete to win a place in […]
Tinie Tempah is set to return to the North East this summer to perform in Hartlepool. The internationally renowned star, made famous by his hits such as Pass Out, Girls Like and Wonderman, will appear at the gig at Hartlepool Marina on Sunday July 30. The announcement of the performance […]
Rum from all around the globe will fill Newcastle as they are set to host the UK’s first travelling rum festival. Newcastle will host the brand new and original rum festival over the course of two days at Hoult’s Yard on April 28 and 29. The festival will include over […]
A volunteer has began providing “doggie bags” homeless dogs in the North East. Christopher Smith founded the idea when handing out hygiene packs to street friends during the regular North East Help Link Soup Kitchen that takes place at the Discovery Museum car park. Mr Smith said: “We have a number of […]