The Sunflower Lanyard has been around since 2016 and since then its more prevalent that ever. But with face coverings being mandatory in the UK, some people are using the Sunflower Lanyard as form of exemption from wearing a face covering. These actions are changing the real meaning of the […]
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LGBTQ+ cinema: how a lack of representation is taking a toll on the community
Representation of the LGBTQ+ community in film and tv is gradually improving but it still needs work. What effect does this have on the community and how can we strive for a better future? Courtney Mackel reports. Everybody knows somebody who identifies as part of the LGBTQ+ community – so […]
European Tour – Chris Paisley: “Just a lad from Newcastle with a bit of talent.”
Chris Paisley achieved his dream of becoming a European Tour winner back in 2018. Behind every win is an abundance of desire and hard work. It really has been an eventful journey for this Geordie lad who came from humble beginnings. It’s always grim up North. A saying known to […]
The future of the Arts: Has covid-19 compromised our future performers
A year on from the first lockdown, the struggles for those in the industry start to succumb. However, things remain uncertain for those who have graduated and aspire to grow in the industry. Chloe Vials looks into the struggles of a graduate trying to make it in the industry and […]
From Roker Park to Mariners Park
South Shields fan and matchday mouth Chris May tells us why he swapped SAFC for SSFC For Chris May one of the strangest things in recent times is being recognised at the 1st Cloud Arena while having his post-match pint. “The last game we were at I think was the […]
What teachers do and nobody knows about it: journey into one of the most deprived areas of the North East
SINCE the beginning of the pandemic we have heard about the struggle of home schooling parents and how difficult is to teach. But what about what teachers did during those days and still do today? SR News reportage from Walker. FOOD parcels delivered door to door. Phone calls to pupils […]
Dear Tomorrow – Hope From Home – the piece of theatre that says “You’ll be ok!”
Moving into 2021 with fresh ideas, Northern Stage Newcastle has an exciting programme for this year. The new Artistic Director, Natalie Ibu, announced her inaugural season, THIS IS US, less than three months into her role. This season promised to bring audiences stories, no matter what, through a bold programme of collaborations, commissions and curated work that celebrates the collective, […]
Home schooling was ‘seriously hard,’ says parent.
Office for National Statistics reported over 52 per cent of parents reported issues of children struggling in continuing their education from home. With children returning to school in England over the past couple of weeks following the second national lockdown it’s a sigh of relief for many parents as a […]
‘My steel boots provide more mental support than my football boots’
Former professional Footballer Evan Horwood tells us why his mental health battle gave him no choice but to quit the game he loves and being back in the classroom is keeping him the happiest he has ever been. ‘Playing Football is the best job in the world’. ‘But, did my […]
The baby boom that never arrived
Latest research suggests less babies are being born during the pandemic. So, is it the right time to get pregnant? Image by Ashleigh Nicolson via Instagram We are currently in the midst of Generation Z, surrounded by the 2000 babies making us feel even older than we are. Before long, […]