NASA will be holding a press conference at 6pm GMT on Wednesday February 22, to announce a new “discovery beyond our solar system.” The discovery remains mysterious however the agency posted a hint on their website that they will be presenting “new findings on planets that orbit stars other than […]
Newcastle United legend and Ashington-born Jackie Milburn today had his new statue unveiled at the forefront of his hometown. The tall bronze statue takes up a position at a newly prominent position outside the recently opened £21million Leisure Centre. The statue had previously been positioned on Station Road, Ashington, but its long […]
Prince Harry has visited Gateshead Civic Centre to support a Walking With the Wounded event to learn more about what is being done to help veterans with mental health issues and those who have problems with the criminal justice system. His Royal Highness has supported Walking With the Wounded since 2010 […]
A music festival dubbed the Glastonbury of the North will be staged in August this year. Festival On The Wall features renowned headline acts The Libertines and Pet Shop Boys, as well as many other stars including Mark Ronson, Twin Atlantic and Maximo Park. Festival organisers are also set to announce […]
Sunderland eateries will showcase their unique cuisine for this years Restaurant week, which will run from March 11-19. The event returns after the initial launch in September 2016, which brought in an estimated £250,000 boost to the local economy, and saw some venues increasing footfall by up to 40 per cent. […]
Newcastle came together in the fight against bigotry and racism to protest the proposed state visit of U.S. President Donald J. Trump. Organised by anti-racism advocacy group Newcastle Unites, it aimed to bring people together to show support for a petition signed by over 2 million people telling Trump he […]
Dog walkers in Gateshead who don’t carry waste bags for their pets’ mess could face fines under new rules being imposed by Gateshead council. Gateshead council have said that “numerous complaints” had been made by the residents of the area, which had sparked the proposal to introduce new rulings on […]
Students across the region are demonstrating the value of volunteering whilst giving back to local communities with a variety of student led activities. Credit: Sunderland University Students Union. February 20 to 24 marked the sixteenth year of national […]
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 […]
A Sunderland charity shop is asking local students for their help in boosting their number of volunteers during Student Volunteering Week which runs from 20-26 of February. St Oswald’s Children’s Hospice shop opened on High Street West Sunderland in April 2016 but has struggled to find sufficient volunteers. Retail Area […]