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Breaking Barriers: Hellens Sensory Motor Suite Transforms Learning for Newcastle Pupils
Pupils with additional needs at a school in Newcastle are experiencing an elevated level of care and development, courtesy of a £100,000 investment in a cutting-edge sensory motor suite. The Hellens Sensory Motor Suite – named after its biggest supporter, civil engineering firm Hellens Group, which raised £65,000 to help...
Letter from Guy Opperman MP, Minister for Roads and Local Transport
Dear Sir/Madam, When utility company roadworks overrun, it’s motorists who pay the price with congestion, detours and longer journeys. This is why I’ve announced a plan to crack down on works by utility companies overrunning. We are consulting on plans to toughen fines for utility companies if they overrun and increase...
Free Cinema Delight: Escapes and The Iron Claw Open the Doors to Independent Film Adventures
Escapes, with the backing of the BFI and the support of National Lottery funding, extends an invitation to all to relish the grandeur of the cinema and explore the realm of independent films. Whether one seldom places a cinema outing high on their agenda, values it exclusively for special...
Guide Dogs Celebration: Ex-England Player Dave Thomas Raises £100,000 in Honour of Beloved Guide Dog
Ex-England and Middlesbrough footballer Dave Thomas received a delightful surprise this week from Guide Dogs personnel, volunteers, and the charity's newly-appointed CEO, Andrew Lennox. The occasion marked the celebration of surpassing £100,000 in funds raised in tribute to his guide dog, Hannah. Dave, who has glaucoma, has fundraised relentlessly since...
Uncanny: I Know What I Saw - Danny Robins Unveils Supernatural Wonders in Newcastle
The preeminent live paranormal tour in the UK, "Uncanny: I Know What I Saw," is set to grace the Newcastle Theatre Royal for a single night on Saturday, 6th July 2024. This special event will mark the debut of the tour's creator, Danny Robins, at his hometown theatre. The Newcastle-born...
Blyth Live Music Festival Welcomes The Lindisfarne Story Band
Blyth Town Council is thrilled to announce that The Lindisfarne Story Band, featuring the original Lindisfarne drummer Ray Laidlaw and vocalist, guitarist Billy Mitchell, will be headlining the much-anticipated Blyth Live Music Festival this year. Known for their soulful performances and timeless hits, Lindisfarne were originally formed in 1968 and...
Barratt Developments Illuminates Community Spirit: A Generous Donation to Whinnie’s Garden
A local housebuilder, Barratt Developments North East, has generously donated £1,500 to a community garden in Gateshead. This act forms part of the company's admirable initiative to support and give back to the communities in which it undertakes construction projects. Whinnie’s Community Garden is open to all residents of Gateshead...
Cancer Research UK's Race for Life Returns to the North East
The Race for Life reemerges in 2024, encompassing events throughout the North East, spanning Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland, and County Durham. PEOPLE across the region are being invited to kick start the New Year by signing up for Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life in Newcastle and anyone who joins this...
Illustration depicting NE1 Newcastle Restaurant Week and delicious food
Newcastle's culinary scene is gearing up for NE1 Newcastle Restaurant Week, offering diners a week of delicious discounts from January 15th to 21st. Over 100 restaurants, old favorites, and newcomers, are serving up mouthwatering delights starting at just £15.
Celebrating Tyneside's Talent: Ray Laidlaw, Carol Malia, and Ed Waugh Unite for a Cause
A charitable event showcasing lively banter, featuring three prominent figures associated with Tyneside and the broader North East region, all supporting Monkhouse Primary School, with all proceeds directed towards its cause. As well as finding international fame with Lindisfarne (he was a founding member), North Shields-lad Ray is also the...

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