A new exhibition of ten drawings by Leonardo Da Vinci will be on display in Newcastle from tomorrow. The exhibition, Ten Drawings from the Royal Collection, will be on display at the Laing Art Gallery in Newcastle from tomorrow until April 24. The opening of the exhibition marks the start […]
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9 ways to enjoy being single on Valentine’s Day in the North East
Valentine’s Day isn’t just a day to be celebrated by couples in love. If you’re single, go out and experience the fun part too, and use it as a day of self-reflection, a day to love yourself, go out with a friend or have fun by flirting with the dating […]
Body found in River Tyne in Jarrow
Police searching for missing Ponteland woman Sally Allan have found a woman’s body in the River Tyne. At 1:07pm yesterday (Wednesday, February 3), a body of a woman was found in water near the riverside in Jarrow. The body has been recovered from the water and enquiries are being […]
BREAKING: Roosh V cancels Return of the Kings event in Newcastle
Roosh V has canceled his Return of the Kings event in Newcastle. The event was due to take place on February 6, with a meetup at Greys Monument in the city centre. Roosh V, who’s real name is Daryush Valizadeh, wrote on his blog: “I can no longer guarantee the safety […]
Northumbria PCC urges home secretary to ban Roosh V
Vera Baird has written to the Home Secretary urging her to ban Roosh V from entering the United Kingdom. This comes following the news that American blogger Roosh V has organised rallies in various cities across the world this weekend, including Newcastle. Roosh V, whose real name is Daryush Valizadeh […]
Northumbria Police respond to Return of Kings event
Northumbria Police have responded to Roosh V’s Return of Kings event which was due to take place in Newcastle on Saturday (February 6). They said in a statement: “We want to reassure residents in Newcastle, after media coverage has appeared in recent days in relation to the ‘Return of Kings event’, that […]
More than a thousand jobs could be lost in North East
Up to 1650 council jobs could be axed in the North East due to council spending cuts, a research by the GMB union warns. Proposed job losses in the region include: 600 in South Tyneside, 400 in Durham, 400 in Stockton and 250 in Newcastle. National officer Justin Bowden said: “Councils are […]
Many people who used to buy legal highs have stopped after increased police activity in Newcastle
A police task force, set up to tackle legal highs, in Newcastle have seized a large amount of legal highs, which are suspected to contain controlled substances. They are now being tested and enquiries are ongoing to see if a criminal offence has been committed. The team was set up two […]
Newcastle students are among only 12 groups in UK to make speacial artwork for Holocaust Memorial Day
Newcastle students from Walker Technology College were among only 12 groups throughout the UK who have been chosen to create special artwork for Holocaust Memorial Day. They were commissioned by the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust to create artwork honouring Sir Nicholas Winton, as part of a initiative marking the anniversary of the liberation […]
St James’ Park gives love the green light for Valentine’s Day
Partygoers can light up their love lives next month at St James’ Park in Newcastle. The venue – home to Newcastle United – is holding a special, ‘traffic light’ Valentine’s party. The event will be held on Friday, February 12, when those looking for love can give the green light […]