Sunderland Geordie Shore star Charlotte Crosby has opened up about her ectopic pregnancy. The 25 year old from Shiney Row, told Heat magazine, how she was having severe pain as a result of the pregnancy. An ectopic pregnancy is when the baby starts to develop out of the womb, typically in […]
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Gateshead mum found guilty of murdering her two year old son
A mother and her civil partner have been convicted of murdering her two-year-old son. Toddler Liam Fee was found dead at his home near Glenrothes in Fife on March 22 2014, having suffered a ruptured heart as a result of severe blunt force trauma to his body. His mother, Rachel […]
Vandals cause thousands of pounds worth of damage
Vandals have caused thousands of pounds worth of damage across Gateshead. Graffiti has recently appeared in a number of locations including the town centre, Bensham and the Shipcote area. The damage will cost the local authority thousands of […]
Wearsiders worried as Barnes Park is to be open 24/7 from June
Wearsiders and students at nearby Bede College have said they are worried about an increase in anti-social behaviour and vandalism as Barnes Park will be open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from 1st June. Michael Dono, who lives in High Barnes, said: “Back when it [Barnes Park] was refurbished […]
Sunderland landmark set to be removed from ‘at risk’ register
A Sunderland landmark is set to be removed from English Heritage’s ‘at risk’ register as part of a scheme which will see it restored to its former glory. Plans to repair Seaburn’s white lighthouse, designed by eminent engineer Thomas Meik, are included in the latest £1.6million phase of Sunderland City […]
Downy duckling days are back for May’s half-term in Washington Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust
The downy duckling days are back at the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) in Washington, Sunderland. Award-winning duckery talks bring visitors nose-to-beak with the centre’s newest hatchlings every day during May half-term from 1-2pm. Your brood will be able to see them from Saturday, May 28 to Sunday, June 5. Children – […]
Police talk hate crime with Syrian families in the North East
Officers from the west end of Newcastle took the opportunity this week to meet with a number of Syrian families based across the North East. They were invited to come and speak to over 40 families at a meeting held in the west end of the city on Sunday evening. […]
North Tyneside coastline picks up award for second year running
North Tyneside’s award-winning coastline has picked up another top honour – a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for the second year running. The prestigious award is given in recognition of consistently delivering a ‘quality customer experience’. All four of the borough’s beaches, Longsands and King Edward’s Bay, both in Tynemouth, Cullercoats […]
Screen to be erected in Park Lane for visitors to watch sporting events
A 20 metre-high screen is being erected in Park Lane for one month to show UK and international events. Residents and visitors to Sunderland will be able to watch all of the Euro games and highlights of other major events taking place this summer including Wimbledon and the Formula 1. […]
Northeasterners willing to save below the national average on home improvements
People in the North East are willing to set aside £11,224 for home improvements, which is below the national average of £17,765. The survey by Zoopla found that this was the average amount that people in the region said they would be prepared to save. Lawrence Hall, a spokesman for Zoopla, said: […]