A former government minister has spoken out against the upcoming Mayor for the North East. Speaking at an event in Newcastle campaigning against a regional mayor, Newcastle East MP, Nick Brown, claimed that the proposed Devolution Agreement is not fair to the region and thinks the people of the North […]
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Mental health budget increase: Will it help the North East mental health crisis?
It has been announced that the NHS will be putting an extra £1billion a year into mental health services by 2020. The pledge came after Jeremy Hunt explained that the government need to provide extra money in order for the NHS to cope with demands on services such as mental […]
Top ten things North East Mams always say
Today (Sunday, March 8) sees mothers and other female loved ones from across the world being celebrated. In the North East, mothers have their sayings and we want to celebrate them. Here are the top ten sayings from mothers in the North East. 10. “What do you want for tea?” We don’t […]
Council plans to save Bede’s World from closure
The tourist attraction at Jarrow announced their closure last month on their website stating: “It is with great regret that the Trustee Board took the decision for Bede’s World to cease operation from Friday 12 February 2016 due to a lack of funds.” The museum was run by the Bede’s […]
North East public backs Cancer Research call for ban on junk food ads
The North East public is backing a call for ban on junk food advertising before watershed. A new survey, published by Cancer Research UK, has found 81 per cent of the public in the North East are in favour of the ban before the 9pm watershed. “We want the government […]
7 North East places to pop the question this Valentine’s Day
It’s that time of year again when the shops and the streets are bursting with love, and every couple competes for the cheesiest way to show that they care. Whether it’s roses, teddies, chocolate or wine (the only true way to a woman’s heart), you can expect an explosion of […]
New domestic abuse programme launched in Sunderland
An enhanced project to tackle domestic abuse which focuses on perpetrators has been launched in Sunderland. The project is set to benefit more people in the Northumbria Police Force area. Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Vera Baird said: “I am delighted to launch this enhanced programme which will allow Barnardo’s […]
Pop star’s joy at headlining North East festival
Pop star Will Young has tweeted his joy at headlining a major North East concert. Will Young, along with Washington-born Bryan Ferry, have been announced for this year’s Mouth of the Tyne Festival. They will perform on July 7 (Bryan Ferry) and 8 (Will Young), joining James Bay who will […]
#StormGertrude: People injured and travel disrupted as 80mph winds batter the North East
#StormGertrude has been officially named and will bring severe gales to parts of N Britain https://t.co/ziqeF8QF1E pic.twitter.com/FYjsmq4R2G — Met Office (@metoffice) January 28, 2016 Gale force winds of 70-80mph battered Tyne and Wear this morning, with more to continue late into the afternoon. Storm Gertrude, as it has been named […]
Changes to North Tyneside road improvement scheme have been annouced
North Tyneside Council and its partners are investing £1.5million to improve the A191 Whitley Road and Front Street. But following feedback received during a consultation process from the public and councillors, a number of substantial changes have been made to the scheme’s design. Revisions to the scheme include: the reinstatement […]