In an independent report into the effects of Brexit, figures have shown that racially motivated attacks have risen exponentially since last June. Almost 400 attacks were recorded in the three months following the announcement of last year’s referendum result. A spokesperson from Northumbria Police said: “We are taking these reports very […]
Hundreds of Labour party members and interested locals descended upon Newcastle last night to celebrate Jeremy Corbyn’s manifesto. The event included a rally led by Gateshead MP Ian Mearns who broadcasted what the Labour manifesto would mean for the people of the North East. The manifesto, which promises to eradicate […]
Gateshead residents are blaming council spending cuts for the decline of a popular local park, which they say has gone from ‘decorative’ to ‘dump’. Oliver Henderson Park, in Leam Lane Estate in Gateshead, has undergone a dramatic change in the past few years and has frustrated some of the locals in the area. […]
One of the most romantic days of the year is fast approaching. Valentine’s day represents a day of spoils, expenses and love as couples aim to show their affection for their other half by pulling out all the stops to impress. But for local restaurants, Valentine’s Day is less about […]
A North Tyneside MP has reacted to the news that as many as 51 oil and gas fields in the North Sea could cease production by 2020, impacting North East jobs. A recent parliamentary debate outlined that hundreds of jobs in the oil and gas industry could be lost, particularly […]
Since announcing their bid for City of Culture 2021, Sunderland’s campaign makers have been working non-stop to rally support for their cause. It would seem their hard work is paying off as cultural hubs from NewcastleGateshead, such as Sage Gateshead, have publicly backed the bid. Paul Callaghan of the Music, […]