Team GB and sporting legend Steve Cram were at the Intu Metrocentre on March 25 to raise awareness of the 2019 World Transplant Games, which take place in Newcastle and Gateshead in August 2019. At the event, athletes talked about why they are supporting the Games, but more importantly why […]
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Sunderland to host three sporting events when World Transplant Games come to the North East this summer
Sunderland will host three sporting events when the World Transplant Games heads to the North East this summer. From 17-24 August, NewcastleGateshead will host the world’s largest organ donation event. The North East will welcome over 3,000 participants from 70 different countries to compete in a range of different […]
Tolent founder discusses decision to step down from board after thirty five years
John Wood, founder of Gateshead based construction company Tolent, announced in January that he will retire following the completion of the company’s current project at the Vaux site in Sunderland. Wood, a civil engineer who founded Tolent in 1983 after leaving his position as contracts manager at Balfour Beatty, said: […]
Collabro at the Sage: an evening with musical theatre
From Britain’s Got Talent winners in 2014 to musical theatre legends, the audience of the Sage Gateshead were enthralled by musical theatre sensations Collabro on Monday night. Accompanied by special guest, Kerry Ellis, an actress and singer who is best known for her work in ‘Wicked’ and ‘We Will Rock […]
Local charity Cats Protection urgently seeks short term fosterers
By Daisy Aitchison The local charity Cats Protection is desperately seeking short term fosterers who can help care for abandoned cats before they move to their permanent home. Cats Protection, which operates volunteer-run branches in Newcastle, Gateshead, East Northumberland and North Tyneside, is searching for cat lovers who have a […]
Four North East felines are looking for a miracle this Christmas
Staff at Cats Protection’s Tyneside Adoption Centre are appealing to find homes for Star, Layla, Flinty and Rizzo before the festive period so they can enjoy some well-deserved home comforts. Cats Protection generally does not home cats over Christmas, as many cats do not settle well into a new home […]
Eight indoor places in Tyne and Wear to enjoy on a rainy day
Tyne and Wear is home to an abundance of culture, heritage and has a social buzz like no other. However, the North East can also have unreliable weather forecasts so having a backup plan when spending time with friends and family in your spare time is key. Whether you want […]
Puppies, pints & pub grub: Temple of the Derg
We are a nation of dog lovers, it’s a fact. Over 24% of us own at least one of man’s very best friends. With their adorable antics and silly personalities, it’s no surprise that if we could take them everywhere with us, 90% of us would! More and more pubs […]
8 cheap date ideas in Tyne and Wear
Summer is right around the corner and so is the royal wedding. So for people that don’t have the same budget as the royals, this map looks at eight reasonably priced places to take someone on a date. Below is an interactive map pinpointing where in Tyne and Wear you […]
Is the Tyne Bridge due a new coat of paint?
There will be overnight disruption to the Tyne Bridge as it’s closed for repair work between May 13 and May 20. Engineers will be working to replace the bridge’s expansion joints. But some had hoped that the iconic bridge would also get a new coat of paint in time for […]