Chris Illman, founder of Wetherspoons The Game, is changing his middle name to ‘Spoons’ in Newcastle, celebrating with friends and a charitable event. Wetherspoons Game Founder Legally Changes Name to ‘Spoons’ in Newcastle Newcastle: Chris Illman, the founder of Wetherspoons The Game, is making a fun change. He’s changing his middle name to ‘Spoons’ by…
Edith Roberts, a Bletchley Park codebreaker, has passed away at 100, leaving behind a legacy of bravery and secrecy from her wartime efforts. Gosforth Great-Gran Who Kept Wartime Codebreaking Secret Dies at 100 Gosforth: Edith Roberts, a remarkable woman, has died at the age of 100. She was a codebreaker at Bletchley Park during World…
South Tyneside Council has approved plans to demolish and rebuild the Derek Wilson Coast Road Garage in Whitburn, enhancing local services and facilities. Whitburn MOT Garage Approved for Demolition and Rebuild by Council Whitburn: The South Tyneside Council has given the green light to demolish and rebuild the Derek Wilson Coast Road Garage. This decision…
A North Shields fisherman regrets voting for Brexit, citing increased costs and red tape affecting his business five years after the UK left the EU. North Shields Fisherman Calls Brexit a ‘Disaster’ Five Years On from EU Exit North Shields: A local fisherman is feeling the impact of Brexit. He now calls it a disaster.…
Newcastle Airport will introduce flights to Budapest for winter 2025/26, responding to high demand from travelers. Jet2 will offer twice-weekly services. Newcastle Airport to Launch Flights to Budapest, a Top Requested Destination Newcastle: Exciting news! Newcastle Airport is launching flights to Budapest starting in winter 2025/26. This destination is one of the most requested by…
A Cramlington care home has donated a mobility scooter to 68-year-old Terry Black, helping him regain his independence and mobility after health issues. Northumberland Care Home Gifts Mobility Scooter to Pensioner for Independence Cramlington: A care home has stepped up to help a local pensioner. They donated a mobility scooter to 68-year-old Terry Black. This…
Cork City Council has received plans for 124 apartments and a cafe on Carrigaline Road, enhancing local amenities and housing options in Douglas. Plans for Over 100 New Apartments and Cafe Unveiled in Cork City Cork: Plans are in for 124 new apartments and a cafe on Carrigaline Road. Barry’s Field Limited submitted these plans…
Newcastle City Council honored Shared Lives carers at a special event, highlighting their vital role in supporting adults with additional needs in a home setting Newcastle City Council Celebrates Carers Opening Homes for Adults with Needs Newcastle: The City Council recently honored carers who open their homes to adults with additional needs. They celebrated these…
Chris Illman, founder of Wetherspoons The Game, visits Newcastle to provide meals for the homeless, aiming to raise awareness and support local charities. Facebook Wetherspoons Game Founder Visits Newcastle to Feed the Homeless Newcastle: Chris Illman, the founder of Wetherspoons The Game, is visiting this weekend. He’s here to help feed the homeless for the…
A night out led to chaos at Newcastle Central Station when a passenger sleepwalked onto the tracks, halting all train services temporarily. Passenger Halts Newcastle Central Station After ‘Sleepwalking’ Onto Track Newcastle: A passenger caused a major disruption at Newcastle Central Station. He sleepwalked onto the tracks, stopping all train services. Bailey Netherington, 23, was…