International
Women’s Day 2019 (8th March) will see an unusual event taking place
in the centre of Newcastle.
Grey’s
Monument is to be covered in hundreds of red pompoms and will fly red streamers
from its top.
The
monument will be decorated in this way to protest against the stigma which is
still associated with periods and...
Newcastle's well-loved shopping and dining destination, Eldon Square, has partnered with the North East Autism Society to organise a range of events and experiences in support of the centre's autistic and neurodivergent community for Autism Acceptance Week 2023.
To launch the event, on Saturday 25th March, Eldon Square will host...
A life-sized cloth woman from Newcastle has started work on the Isle of Wight, with people with learning disabilities.
Josephine, an anatomically accurate fabric character licensed from Newcastle-based charity, The Josephine and Jack Project, was made by North East seamstress Sarah Johnson, and is expecting a specially-made, life-sized cloth man,...
How effective will Global Climate Strikes be today?
Today, (20 Sept 2019) millions of people from 150 countries around the world are calling on their governments to reverse the effects of pollution on global climate and environment issues.
This year's youth climate movement has influenced a sense of urgency on Climate...
Scientists at Newcastle University have managed to make artificial corneas using 3D printers.
The cornea – the outermost layer of the eye – plays an important role in focusing vision. It is possible to transplant donated corneas, but – with around 10 million people worldwide needing cornea surgery to rescue...
A study led by researchers from Newcastle has found that laws banning low alcohol prices can lead to people drinking less.
The study focused on Scotland, where since May 2018 it has been illegal to sell alcohol for less than 50 pence per unit.
One unit is equivalent to half-a-pint of...
Washing your clothes on the delicate wash could be contributing to the problem of plastic pollution in our oceans, according to research done in Newcastle.
The issue of plastic pollution in oceans – and the devastating effect it has on fish, birds and marine mammals – is one of the...
Preparations are in full swing for the eleventh yearly Christmas at the Cathedral, a dazzling extravaganza showcasing the festive spirit through performances by acclaimed personalities from the region's music, TV, comedy, and entertainment spheres.
This year, the star-studded show will once again raise funds for one of the region’s most...
