The future of Newcastle’s creative venue, Cobalt Studios, has come into jeopardy following a noise complaint. Cobalt Studios has become a favourite venue for many local performers and artists since it first opened. However, the noise complaint has triggered a desperate attempt to quickly raise funds to be able to […]
The Big Pedal challenge will be back in schools throughout Tyne and Wear from Monday March 20 to Friday March 31st to encourage people to ditch their cars and cycle or “scoot” to school instead. Sustrans and the Bike Hub launched the Big Pedal challenge in 2010 after there was […]
Sunderland has reacted to a terrorist incident at the Palace of Westminster in London. Watching the news my thoughts are with the victims #Westminster#London — kelly (@kelly_harland) March 22, 2017 Very well done to @LAS_HART @metpoliceuk @LDNairamb @LondonFire and all other services involved in the incident in #Westminster #team999 — […]
Chi Onwurah, Newcastle Central MP, has tweeted she and her staff are SAFE after an incident near the Palace of Westminster. On Twitter, the MP, said For information I & my Westminster staff are fine, shaken thinking of the police who protect us & all those we are told have […]
According to the NHS, congenital heart disease is one of the most common types of birth defect, affecting up to nine in every 1,000 babies born in the UK. And one little girl from Sunderland was one of those nine affected. Luna Petrucci, now four years old, was diagnosed shortly before her second birthday […]
A charity star is inviting Tyne and Wear schools to design his next Big Dress for the Gateshead 10k. Colin Burgin-Plews, who is also known as the Big Pink Dress, has teamed up with Co-op Funeral Care to deliver the project which could see a child’s design on his frock, on TV. The Big […]
The popular mixology bar and restaurant is set to open its doors to the public on March 21, featuring a special guest appearance. Best known for their use of science and contemporary dining, The Alchemist first launched in Spinningfields, Manchester in the 19th century. Their first branch in Manchester was described […]
It’s been a hectic 2016/17 season and Gateshead potter John Astley is savouring an extended break from competition before tackling the final ‘Triple Crown’ event of the campaign. The 2017 World Championship commences on 15 April but Astley insists he will not be resting until then. “It’s a break from competition […]
Four hostels for homeless youth across Sunderland are at risk of closure following “devastating” cuts from Sunderland City Council. Centrepoint, a charity for homeless youth, fears the decision by the council not to renew their contract in July could put many who depend on their services at risk. However, the […]
The Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens held an event for National Science Week on March 18 in collaboration with Big Bang Science Parties. The event, organised by the museum and Big Bang Science Parties owner Neil Harrison, attracted hundreds of kids and their parents from Sunderland. Jenny Lambert, learning officer at […]