A car collided with a closed restaurant in Byker, leading to three arrests and one man hospitalized with serious injuries following a disturbance. Three Arrested and One Seriously Injured After Car Set Alight in Byker Byker: Three people were arrested after a car was set on fire. This happened during a disturbance outside a closed…
Mayor Kim McGuinness highlights the urgent need for more social housing in the North East as waiting lists soar, impacting families and communities. North East Mayor Kim McGuinness: Social Housing Crisis Holding Region Back Newcastle: The North East’s mayor, Kim McGuinness, is raising alarms about social housing. She says the region’s lack of affordable homes…
New Writing North and Channel 4 have renewed their partnership to support local writers, offering new opportunities for talent across the North East. New Writing North and Channel 4 Renew Partnership to Boost Local Writers Newcastle: New Writing North and Channel 4 are teaming up again. They’re renewing their partnership to help local writers. This…
Mog on the Tyne, Newcastle’s first cat cafe, will close on March 2 after nearly ten years, leaving a legacy of joy and community for cat lovers. Newcastle Cat Cafe Announces Closure After Nearly a Decade of Joy Newcastle: A beloved cat cafe is closing after almost ten years. Mog on the Tyne opened in…
A think tank warns that families in private housing may face poverty by 2026 due to rent shortfalls and frozen housing benefits. Government Urged to Act as Thousands of North East Children Face Poverty Newcastle: A think tank is calling for immediate government action on housing reform. Families in private housing could be pushed into…
Families affected by knife crime urge the government to address root causes, not just sales restrictions, to truly combat the rising violence. Stab Victims’ Families Say Knife Sale Restrictions Won’t End Violence Southport: Families impacted by knife crime are calling for urgent action from Sir Keir Starmer. They want real solutions to end the violence,…
Sunderland City Council has approved new road and industrial developments at the International Advanced Manufacturing Park, aiming to boost local jobs and economy. Sunderland City Council Greenlights New Road and Industrial Projects at IAMP Sunderland: City councillors have approved plans for new roads and industrial spaces. This decision was made during a recent meeting of…
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage will speak at a party conference in Houghton-le-Spring today, exclusively for party members, lasting two hours. Nigel Farage to Address Reform UK Conference in Sunderland Today Sunderland: Today, Nigel Farage, the leader of Reform UK, will speak at a conference. It’s happening in Houghton-le-Spring and is only for party members.…
Looking for a romantic getaway? Discover the North East’s top hotels for Valentine’s Day, featuring luxury stays and unique experiences across the region. Expert Guide Names ‘Most Romantic’ North East Hotels for Valentine’s Retreat Newcastle: If you want to celebrate Valentine’s Day in style, consider a mini getaway. The North East has some luxury hotels…
Explore 10 captivating photographs that showcase Newcastle’s vibrant early 20th-century life, highlighting its industrial boom and cultural scenes. Newcastle in the 1900s: 10 Photographs Recall the Lost World of the Early 20th Century Newcastle: Let’s take a quick trip back to the early 1900s. It was a different time, filled with sepia tones and bustling…