Scottish Power ad featuring George Clarke banned for resembling his TV show, leading viewers to think it wasn’t an advertisement. George Clarke Ad Banned for Misleading Viewers A Scottish Power ad got banned. The ad featured George Clarke. He hosts a TV show. Viewers thought it was the show. The ad showed “George Clarke’s amazing…
Durham residents will see a police tax rise. This will fund officer numbers and community safety across the region. Durham Police Tax to Rise for Homes Council tax bills in Durham and Darlington will change. The police portion will increase. The regional police commissioner approved this. It’s a maximum 5% increase. Joy Allen is the…
New Sunderland train station faces difficulty finding tenants for retail spaces after opening in December 2023. Sunderland Station Struggles to Attract Businesses Hey, want to hear about Sunderland’s new train station? It is having some issues. The station’s southern area opened in December 2023. It cost millions, but faces problems now. Vandalism damaged the toilets…
Council approves new turnstiles for Hebburn Town Football Club. This enables them to meet FA rules and move up leagues. Hebburn Town Turnstiles Approved for FA Compliance Hebburn Town Football Club can build new turnstiles. The local council approved the plans, which they submitted in 2024. The football ground is at North Drive and Victoria…
Fota is seeking trainee rangers in Cork! No prior qualifications are needed to care for exotic animals. Fota Wildlife Park Hiring Trainee Rangers Fota seeks a trainee ranger. You will care for exotic animals. The park is in Carrigtwohill. No formal qualifications are required. A Leaving Cert and good English work. You must pursue animal…
A dog was abandoned in County Durham with electrical tape around its muzzle, unable to bark for help. Now safe and cared for. Dog Found Tied Up, Muzzle Taped Shut in Durham Someone abandoned a dog in County Durham. The dog had tape around its mouth. A person found the dog on Sunday, February 2,…
A County Durham lithium plant gets the green light! The project promises to create new jobs and boost the local economy with lithium production. Jobs Hope as County Durham Lithium Plant Gets Planning Permission Good news! They plan to build a big lithium plant in County Durham. Councillors said yes to the project, and it…
Growing tensions in the Canaries come parallel to Ryanair launching a new Cork-Fuerteventura route, amid fears of restrictions and tourism limits. Canary Islands Face Tourism Concerns as Ryanair Adds Cork Airport Route Irish tourists may need new sunny holiday spots. The Canary Islands might limit tourism soon, fearing “hotel bans” and more restrictions. Last year,…
Newcastle is set to get its own Freight Island, a venue inspired by the Manchester location, combining food, music and entertainment in one space. Newcastle Freight Island: Inspired by New York and Manchester Success Newcastle’s nightlife will soon get a big upgrade. Freight Island is coming, a popular food, music, and entertainment brand. The first…
The musical Calamity Jane arrives in Sunderland starring Carrie Hope Fletcher. Audiences loved the funny, fast-paced Western show. Carrie Hope Fletcher stars as Calamity Jane in Wild West wonder at Sunderland The musical Calamity Jane came to Wearside. Audiences enjoyed the funny, fast-paced Western show based on a 1953 movie. Carrie Hope Fletcher stars as…