Northern actress Denise Welch walks out of rehearsals of the pantomime Jack and the Bean Stalk taking place in Times Square, Newcastle this month. The NS pantomime organisation has released a statement to confirm that the pantomime, which includes the actor Adam Thomas, will still continue as promised. The statement said: […]
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University of Sunderland have breakfast with BBC Newcastle’s Alfie and Anna
Sunderland may not have won the UK City of Culture bid for 2021, but BBC Radio Newcastle took the result announcement as an opportunity to broadcast their breakfast show from University of Sunderland’s Media Centre. The BBC set up a permanent base in the mediaHUB — an […]
Chancellor hands Metro bosses £337m overhaul Budget
The Government today confirmed multi-million-pound funding for the Metro system – with potential for building new trains in the North East. In his autumn Budget, Chancellor Philip Hammond announced “the replacement of the 40-year-old rolling stock on the Tyne and Wear Metro at a total investment of £337million”. Coun […]
Nexus introduce £1 Metro tickets for under 18s throughout Tyne and Wear
From 2018 people under the age of 18 will be able to get on the metro for as little as £1. This comes as Nexus introduced the new Pop Blue Card which is aimed at getting teenagers out and about in the Tyne and Wear. Under 18s will pay just £1 […]
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 […]
Cuts to regional fire services ‘put public and firefighters at risk’
Image courtesy of Fire Brigades Union. FIREFIGHTERS’ lives – and those of people they’re trying to save – are being put at risk by Government cuts to the regional fire service, a union leader has warned. Russ King, Secretary of the Tyne and Wear Fire Brigades Union (FBU), said: “These […]
63 dog-friendly pubs, cafés and restaurants to visit with your pooch in the North East
If you fancy a cuppa with your canine companion, a full English with your furry friend or just a day out with your barking buddy, then here are 63 pawsome dog friendly pubs, restaurants and cafés in Sunderland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Gateshead, Northumberland, Durham and Newcastle-upon-Tyne that you can visit. […]
North East Alcohol Office calling to protect young people from alcohol
Balance, the North East Alcohol Office, is calling for more to be done to protect young people from the harms of alcohol as new figures released today this week reveal an estimated 16,500 young people in the region are drinking every week. The 2016 ‘Smoking, Drinking and Drug Use among […]
Top 10 landmarks of the North East
The North East is full of amazing landmarks such as The Angel of the North and St James’ Park. Newcastle has been voted number 1 for nightlife in the UK and is home to one of the biggest shopping centres in Europe, intu Metrocentre. What else does this vibrant region have to […]
8 date ideas that won’t break the bank in the North-East
Whether you’re just starting out or have been together for years, dating is a significantly important part of any relationship. With Christmas coming up you might be thinking about trying to save some pennies and dating might be the last of your priorities, but it doesn’t have to be that […]