Cheryl and the Prince’s Trust are launching a £2M fundraising campaign to invest in more young people through various support. The singer released a statement on Twitter on Thursday 16 February about future plans of Cheryl’s Trust and the Prince’s Trust to open a support centre for disadvantaged young people in Newcastle. It […]
Storm Doris battered the region today with strong winds and heavy rain causing chaos to travellers going from and coming to the North East. Here is a rundown of what issues the storm caused in the North East today: Flights across the UK have been affected due to bad weather […]
Hundreds of protesters gathered in Newcastle city centre on February 20, 2017 to “Stand up to Trump” and his policies. People sent their messages against the President of the United States of America, saying no to Islamophobia, racism and sexism. The protest was called by Newcastle Unites and supported by the […]
Popular nightclub Sankeys has decided to relocate to Newcastle following the closure of Manchester’s famous nightclub last month. The Manchester clubbing venue closed down in January due to the Cotton Mill building being sold to a property developer, with plans to turn it into apartments. Following that news, Sankeys decided […]
The Great North Museum is set to host it’s first ‘adult’s only sleepover’, allowing attendees to sleep next to mummies, skeletons, or even a T-Rex. For £75 on Saturday March 4, visitors will be treated to a drinks bar, food, a DJ, and more throughout the night. The Cornshed Sisters […]
Newcastle Benfield will hold a second event on Wednesday March 22 to help fund the Freeman Hospital’s fight against cancer. Newcastle’s game against Sunderland RCA will be a free entry event, with a raffle being held and referee Lucy Oliver has already announced she will be donating her match fee […]
Word on Wearside will be taking a more in-depth look at the day’s headlines affecting Sunderland and the North-East, as part of our In Focus series of podcasts. In this inaugural episode, we are exploring a call from a North-East lecturer to introduce a register for hate crime offenders.
A ghost hunting group is heading to Castle Keep in Newcastle to carry out a hunt. Haunted Britannia, a ghost hunting team that holds around 10 years’ experience combined, are planning the event which will take place on February 25 from 8pm to 2am. Tickets are currently on sale for […]
In the lead up to International Women’s Day, Newcastle’s Tyneside cinema is bringing a series of films examining how women have been portrayed on the big screen. From cult classics like Harold and Maude, to movies from more recent years like Winter’s Bone, portraying strong female lead characters, Tyneside Cinema is celebrating […]
Northern Pride has confirmed that Newcastle Pride will take place in July 2017 for the 10th year. Newcastle Pride 2016 had more than 73,000 visitors, which brought more than £10.4m to the economy. This year’s festival has a huge line up to feature in the run-up to the grand-finale […]