North East MP Chi Onwurah has slammed the government’s £1 billion deal with the DUP, citing the lack of investment in the Northern Powerhouse Project. Ms Onwurah the MP for Newcastle Central highlighted the lack of investment in the North East in light of the much-publicized investment in the Democratic Unionist Party […]
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Gateshead set for next gin festival
The Gateshead Gin Festival is set to return to Tyneside this September for a second consecutive year. Beer and Music Festival, who run the event, have been running festivals since 2010 and set up the gin festival last year due to demand for the spirit in the community. Organiser […]
UPDATE: Sunderland graduate makes it home after being in Caribbean with trio of hurricanes
A University of Sunderland graduate has touched down at home in Newcastle after being in the Caribbean with a trio of hurricanes. At the weekend Rebekah Kitchell was unsure whether she would be able to fly back to the UK following the mass devastation of Hurricane Irma, José and Katia. However […]
“It was very emotional at the finish line”: Great North Run finishers share their stories
The Great North Run saw more than 57,000 participants running from Gateshead to South Shields on Sunday, September 10. Some unusual outfits were carried along the 13.1 mile long half marathon as well as many emotional and inspirational stories. Many runners were taking part in order to raise money for their chosen charities […]
Colin’s #GreatNorthStory: “I’m running in memory of my friend who died from breast cancer.”
Today (Sunday, September 10) thousands of people will arrive in Newcastle to run the Great North Run’s 13.1 mile course. Colin Burgin-Plews is one of those individuals who will be pounding the pavements of the city and South Shields. The seasoned runner, who is known for running in his Big Pink Dress, […]
Maryanne’s #GreatNorthStory: “I’m running the Great North Run because everything I do is to make my family proud”
In less than 24 hours thousands of people will arrive in Newcastle to run the Great North Run’s 13.1 mile course. Maryanne Louise is one of those individuals who will be pounding the pavements of the city and South Shields. The 23-year-old from South Shields is taking part in the event to raise […]
Tanya’s #GreatNorthStory: “I’m running to raise money for the children of our fallen heroes who’s pain is for a lifetime.”
In two days thousands of people will arrive in Newcastle to run the Great North Run’s 13.1 mile course. Tanya Porter is one of those individuals who will be pounding the pavements of the city and South Shields. The 37-year-old will be making the trip to the North East to raise money for […]
Sunderland confectionery shop Sweet Home Alabama closes its doors
A Sunderland confectionery shop has closed its doors after 13 years of trading in the city centre. Sweet Home Alabama, based on Fawcett Street, have ceased trading with immediate effect. Owners of the specialist confectionery venue, Martin O’Neill and his wife Joan O’Neill, announced the closure today (Thursday, September 7). The pair […]
EXCLUSIVE: Sunderland graduate on Caribbean cruise near trio of hurricanes unsure if she’ll be able to fly home
A University of Sunderland graduate who is currently on a Caribbean cruise is unsure whether she’ll be able to fly home this weekend due to a trio of hurricanes. The next stop for Rebekah Kitchell, 25, who is on holiday with a family member on board the 855 foot long Carnival Fascination, […]
Helen’s #GreatNorthStory: “I’m running in memory of my niece Megan Bell who died at T in the Park”
In three days thousands of people will arrive in Newcastle to run the Great North Run’s 13.1 mile course. Helen Bell Cahill is one of those individuals who will be pounding the pavements of the city and South Shields. The 42-year-old, from Seaham, will be running in memory of her niece, Megan Bell, […]