North Tyneside residents gathered at Killingworth Lake on February 25 to release balloons in memory of Frankie Sherwood. 4-year-old Frankie lived in Dudley and lost his life to Neuroblastoma, a rare form of childhood cancer, earlier in the month. Revd. David Gray, St John’s Vicarage, was among more than sixty […]
Month: March 2018
North East Fashion Stores Close in Hope to Encourage Online Sales
A North East fashion store has announced it is closing down. Andersons, a country clothing store on Sadler Street in Durham, will close but its footwear store in Durham’s indoor market will remain open. It’s a further blow to the retail sector in the City Centre after it was announced […]
North East body piercing professionals comment on Wales’ ban on intimate piercings for under 18s
A North-East body-piercer has branded a new law regulating piercing as ‘silly’. Today, Wales became the first country in the UK to introduce a nationwide ban on intimate piercings such as nipple piercings and tongue piercings for under 18s. The ban came into force amid concerns that these types of […]
Roadshow to help victims of anti-social behaviour
A special event is being held in Whitley Bay for victims of anti-social behaviour. The Respect Roadshow, organised by North Tyneside Council’s community protection team, takes place on March 27 from 11am to 2pm at Park View Shopping Centre. It will be attended by Northumbria Police and Tyne and Wear […]
Ritson and Kelly hoping to bring boxing back to the North East
Lewis Ritson insists that there is “no reason” why a North East show cannot take place this year, with himself and Wearside fighter Josh Kelly topping the bill. In an interview with Sky Sports News, Ritson emphasised that he is looking to take boxing “home” to the North East in the […]
Poolie Pride: Hartlepool Town Rallies Together in Support of Football Club
Fans of Hartlepool United Football Club have come together to raise money in aid of the suffering club. People of the town have expressed how proud they are of their town and their club. Hartlepudlian born fashion designer, Michelle Taylor Ward, 43, says: “It’s really brought the town together. It’s […]
Spanish City and Park Hotel redevelopment is a sign that North Tyneside is on the up
The Mayor of North Tyneside is feeling optimistic for the future of the area as the £36 million Seafront Master Plan comes to fruition. Mayor Norma Redfearn said: “Everywhere you look there is real change and people are rightly feeling optimistic about the future thanks to our various regeneration schemes. […]
Word on Wearside in 60: Sir Bobby Robson, Vaux Renovation and X-Factor
The Word on Wearside team of smartphone reporters have been out in the City of Sunderland to cover the region’s top stories. Today’s programme includes the 10 year anniversary of the Sir Bobby Robson foundation, the return of Miss Swimsuit UK to Newcastle and the locations are revealed for this […]
The Cost of Freedom (of Information)
The Freedom of Information Act was created to make public bodies such as councils transparent. The Government re-examined the Act following complaints it was draining resources. An independent FOI Commission concluded the Act did not place an unnecessary ‘burden’ on public authorities. With every penny counting, perhaps now is the […]
New Council Initiative Aims to Tackle Youth Disorder
Parents of anti-social young people are receiving early morning visits as part of a new initiative in North Tyneside. Operation Harmony is a new joint process by North Tyneside Council and Northumbria Police designed to tackle youth disorder. As part of the operation, a number of households in the New […]