National Puppy Day is a day to celebrate the unconditional love and joy that puppies bring to our lives, but more importantly, it’s a day to help save orphaned puppies across the globe. The day was founded in 2006 by Colleen Paige, a pet expert and author, who also founded National […]
Author: Andy Wilson
John Astley ‘not taking anything lightly’ in preparation for 2017 World Championship
It’s been a hectic 2016/17 season and Gateshead potter John Astley is savouring an extended break from competition before tackling the final ‘Triple Crown’ event of the campaign. The 2017 World Championship commences on 15 April but Astley insists he will not be resting until then. “It’s a break from competition […]
Newcastle personal trainer urges us to ditch the crazy fitness trends
It’s been a theme in recent years and 2017 has been no different bringing us a wide range of weird and creative fitness trends. It’s been a theme in recent years and 2017 has been no different bringing us a wide range of weird and creative fitness trends. This year, […]
A pile of porkies? Porky Lights sausages ‘SYN’ value is revised by Slimming World and it’s KICKING OFF
Dieters who enjoy pigging out on low fat sausages were rocked after popular choice Porky Lights were dealt an 800% increase on their “syn” value by Slimming World. Slimming World claimed test results showed the sausages, which consumers were calling the ‘Holy Grail’ of dieting, contained a much higher fat content […]
Sunderland’s relegation rivals Leicester sack Ranieri: Reaction
Just 9 months ago, Claudio Ranieri represented everything we love about football but last night became victim of everything that is worrying about the sport. After Leicester City narrowly avoided relegation in 2015, Ranieri took over from Nigel Pearson and set about making history, culminating in the Premier League title on 7 May 2016. […]
“Age is only a number in snooker” says Gateshead’s John Astley after Welsh Open exit
15 year old Jackson Page stole the headlines at last week’s Welsh Open making it to the third round and banking a cool £3500 in the process. One of the professionals he beat along the way was Gateshead’s John Astley who was impressed with the schoolboy’s performance. “You would expect that […]