Recent Freedom of Information requests submitted by SR News reveal how much councils across the region are spending on Christmas decorations. Newcastle Council will this year spend a total £150,293.70 on Christmas decorations, the most of any council in the region. However this year it will not receive the same […]
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Author Mike N. Coates steps back in time to showcase local history books in North Shields Library
North Shields-born author Mike N. Coates promoted his range of history books about the town in North Shields Library on Saturday December 9. Coates was one of several authors who visited the library on the weekend of the North Shields Victorian Christmas Market. Having spent time in Northumberland Park […]
Over 4,000 North Tyneside patients to be affected by GP surgery closures
Thousands of patients will be affected by the closure of Earsdon Park Medical Practice according to the chairman of Healthwatch North Tyneside. The NHS GP Surgery, which operates across two centres in Shiremoor and Longbenton, is scheduled to close once the current contract runs out on March 31, 2018. Peter Kendrick, […]
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 […]
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. […]
Eight times The Cluny was the best live music venue in the NE
Since the Head of Steam took over The Cluny in 2002, this riverside music venue has seen many an up-and-coming artist grace its stage and many a legend live on the Tyne. Formerly an Old Flaxen spinning Mill, and considered Newcastle’s best live music venue (in 2009 anyway), it has […]
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 […]
The North East’s top 10 must foodie hot spots that will make any cheat day #WorthIt
Diet seven days a week and feel like you deserve a cheat? Whether you suffer from cheat day envy or struggle to satisfy those daily calorific cravings, this foodie bucket list is designed to ensure that every spoonful is as rewarding and #worthit as the last. Sometimes the struggle is […]