Image courtesy of DW Media / Youtube IF YOU missed the mass sing-a-long at Newcastle’s Monument on October 27, your singing days may not be over just yet! Following the huge Geordie rendition of the early 1980s hit Africa by rock band Toto, Chris McCarthy, the man who made […]
Day: 10 November 2017
Popular North Tyneside cinema looking at expansion
A POPULAR community cinema is looking to expand after a successful refurbishment. The Jam Jar Cinema, in Park Avenue, Whitley Bay, recently re-opened after being closed for a month due to a £40,000 renovation. And following a successful few years that have seen visitor numbers exceed 25,000 a year, the organisers […]
Tyne and Wear Metro system ‘vulnerability’ highlighted
LAST week’s total failure of the Tyne & Wear Metro system has highlighted an apparent strategic weakness in its design, which makes it vulnerable to complete shutdown. The network’s only depot, located in South Gosforth, is where all 90 trains are serviced and stored overnight. As a consequence, any power failure […]
OAPs offered ‘stay warm’advice for winter
Charities have issued advice on how the elderly can stay safe, warm and healthy this winter, as the Arctic weather starts to hit the UK. According to research conducted by The Office of National Statistics there is a rise in winter death rates each year, with the elderly being the most […]
Bonfire Night Party for Dogs Scared of Fireworks
An unusual Bonfire Night event for dogs attracted its biggest ever crowd on Wearside. MyPetStop boarding centre in Washington has been running the event for five years and offers a remote setting where owners can bring their dogs for a more enjoyable Bonfire Night. The event invites canines who are […]
Seaham fundraiser confirms £1,500 collected for grade one listed church in memory of beloved friend
A fundraiser from Seaham has confirmed the total raised, in memory of a beloved friend, in a campaign which will benefit a small parish Church in the area, dating back to the 7th Century. Keith Roberts, 49, says a total of £1435 has now been collected for the church, in […]
Bonfire Night attacks latest blow to firefighters
Tyne and Wear firefighters are under further pressure after being attacked by fireworks on Bonfire night. Amid cuts to their services, added stress was placed on firefighters during this year’s celebrations as they dealt with 207 incidents in just four hours. Crews also faced fireworks being thrown at them, including […]
Hotspots list released for child grooming
An official document was leaked online by Northumbria Police that identifies “grooming hotspots” in Newcastle. The list mentions specific businesses and locations in the city such as gyms, public open spaces and takeaways have been named as some of the popular “grooming hotspots”. The police force said it was not […]
City of Culture Bid Poses Exciting Opportunities for Students
Sunderland is in its next stage in terms of our City of Culture 2021 bid, presenting opportunities for students to get involved if we win. After a visit from the City of Culture judges just a couple of weeks ago, Sunderland’s City of Culture bid team are preparing to present […]
Doggy Bonfire Night Party provides fright-free night for pets
An unusual Bonfire Night event for dogs attracted its biggest ever crowd on Wearside. MyPetStop boarding centre in Washington has been running the event for five years and offers a remote setting where owners can bring their dogs for a more enjoyable Bonfire Night. The event invites canines who are […]