Thanks to charity funding, Hexham hospital’s war memorial boards are beautifully restored, honoring local heroes from World War Two. Hexham Hospital’s War Memorial Boards Restored with Charity Support Hexham: The war memorial boards at Hexham hospital have been restored. These boards honor those who lost their lives in World War Two. They were showing signs…
Gateshead Council is asking locals for their thoughts on a proposed tax hike as they face significant budget cuts and a funding gap Gateshead Council Seeks Public Input on Proposed 5% Council Tax Increase Gateshead: The council is reaching out to residents about a potential council tax increase. They’re looking at a nearly five percent…
North Tyneside Council reports a reduced funding gap, but faces ongoing challenges with rising demand for services and support. North Tyneside Council’s Funding Gap Narrows Amid Rising Demand Challenges North Tyneside: The council’s funding gap has dropped to £8.9 million. But they’re still facing some tough challenges ahead. Local leaders pointed out that there’s a…
Sunderland has officially become the second UK city in the Music Cities Network, celebrating its rich musical heritage and vibrant scene. Sunderland Joins Global Music Cities Network as Second UK City Sunderland: Big news for the city! It’s just been named the second UK city in the Music Cities Network. This is a huge deal…
A man in his 20s was hospitalized after a knife attack in Byker, with two suspects arrested by police as investigations continue. Byker Knife Attack Leaves Man in 20s Hospitalized, Two Arrested Newcastle: A man in his 20s is recovering in the hospital after a knife attack in Byker. It happened on Tuesday afternoon around…
Audrey Best, a vibrant 101-year-old, enjoys singing and lunch outings with friends, proving age is just a number. Meet Cramlington’s 101-Year-Old Choir Singer Who Still Attends Singing Group Cramlington: Meet Audrey Best, a lively 101-year-old who loves to sing. She’s the oldest member of a local choir called Singing for Wellbeing. Audrey joined the group…
A Newcastle takeaway was fined after failing food safety checks, leading to its closure. The owners faced hefty penalties for poor hygiene practices. Filthy Newcastle Chinese Takeaway Fined for Serious Food Safety Violations Newcastle: A couple ran a dirty Chinese takeaway that got shut down last September. They were fined thousands for not following food…
Newcastle tenants are getting back over £100,000 after being overcharged on rent since 2017. The council is addressing the issue after a housing regulator’s review. Newcastle City Council Issues £100,000 Refund for Rent Overcharges Since 2017 Newcastle: The city council is refunding over £100,000 to tenants. They found that some residents were overcharged on rent…
Gosforth’s high street plans are still in the works, nearly five years after the bollard debate started. What’s next for this busy area? Gosforth High Street redesign plans latest – almost five years after bollards row began Newcastle: The plans to revamp Gosforth High Street are still being worked on. It’s been almost five years…
A violent incident in Newcastle has left two men injured, prompting police to seek help from the public with a CCTV image of a suspect. Newcastle City Centre Assault and Robbery Leaves Two Seriously Injured Newcastle: A serious incident happened in the city centre. Two men were hurt during an assault and robbery outside a…