Newcastle has a plethora of interesting monuments in it’s city centre, but often we get so used to seeing them that we don’t question the stories behind them. So it’s time to swot up on the local history and culture with our top 8 monuments you probably never knew the […]
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Stagecoach set to launch contactless payments on buses
Commuters have welcomed contactless payments on Stagecoach buses in Tyne and Wear in the hope that they will stop buses being late. Following the £2million development of their app, Stagecoach are hoping this investment will allow for faster and more convenient journeys. The public will be able to buy tickets of […]
Mice, kittens and mischief arrive in Newcastle as Beatrix Potter exhibit opens
One of the nations favourite childhood memories will be brought to life this autumn in Newcastle. Seven Stories, the national centre for children’s books in Newcastle, will be hosting an exhibition of Beatrix Potter’s original artwork. The venue will be celebrating 150 years of Miss Potter’s illustrations and stories with […]
The ‘Movember’ movement is back!
Now we’re into November, it’s time to take action in tackling men’s health on a global scale by joining the ‘Movember’ movement! The Movember Foundation aims to raise awareness and funds for men’s health issues, such as prostate cancer, depression and suicide prevention, in a firm attempt to ultimately reduce […]
Newcastle City Council proposes budget cuts that will affect a third of its workforce
Newcastle City Council has proposed to end premium rates of pay which would affect a third of its workforce in an attempt to reach its £30m budget gap. The proposed changes would affect weekend and night staff who would see a reduction of two hours to their premium rate. The […]
120 North East children face being homeless this Christmas
A charity for housing and homelessness has launched an urgent appeal after finding that 120 children in the North East face spending Christmas homeless. This research has also revealed that the number of families living in emergency bed and breakfasts (B&B’s) has risen by 18 per cent since last year from […]
Remember, remember your pets this November
With bonfire night approaching we often forget about our four legged friends. Firework displays will take place all this weekend and with many of us leaving our pets at home we forget about how they can be affected. The loud bangs and sudden flashes of light can be frightening for […]
21 Instagram-worthy beauty spots in Tyne and Wear
Instagram is continuing to expand in popularity with amateur photographers, models and average social media users utilizing it as a platform for their careers. Users share pictures of exotic locations: Thailand beaches, the New York skyline or rural Turkish villages. However, living in the North East, you don’t need to […]
Newcastle and Gateshead selected to host Great Exhibition of the North
Newcastle and Gateshead have been selected to host the ‘Great Exhibition of the North’ in 2018, winning the bid over three other shortlisted bidders. The exhibition will be held over 77 days, showcasing art, design and innovation from the North of England. The Government will be contributing £5 million towards […]
10 must visit hidden gems across the North East this half term
The North East is home to a number of different must visit locations, however there is still a number of hidden gems that are overlooked. This map shows 10 hidden gems in the region that are more than worth a visit this half term. The map is full of some […]