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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...
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...
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...
Rethink Food: Revolutionising Education in Northeast Schools
Rethink Food, an educational charity established by educators urges northeast businesses as we embark on a new year to aid in implementing a groundbreaking food education initiative. This programme aims to assist children in the region in leading more secure lives when it comes to food. Currently, food education in...
St Oswald’s Hospice Launches Groundbreaking Outreach Service for Young Patients
A freshly launched hospice outreach service catering to children and young adults possessing intricate medical requirements, residing throughout the North East, is embarking on its journey with the support of the area's largest family-owned car dealership group. St Oswald’s Hospice set up its new nurse-led outreach service in the summer...
Christmas at the Cathedral: A Star-Studded Gala for Sir Bobby Robson's Legacy
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...
Discover Teaching: Free Event in Newcastle - Get Into Teaching North East
An upcoming Get Into Teaching gathering is set to take place in the North East, aiming to inspire individuals to consider a path in education and delve deeper into the experience of being a teacher. This event welcomes everyone, including those contemplating a career transition, regardless of their stage...
red british bus with a canada flag nearby in british countryside (Newcastle upon Tyne)
Go North East (GNE) bus drivers have taken an unusual step to bring an end to an ongoing strike over pay, which began on October 28th. In an effort to resolve the dispute, a delegation consisting of two bus drivers and two union officials from GNE travelled to Canada...
NEHA's Masquerade Gala: Celebrating Hospitality Excellence in the Northeast
The Northeast Hotel Association (NEHA) recently celebrated its esteemed Excellence Awards, spotlighting the remarkable accomplishments within the region's hospitality scene. With 50 top-tier hotels in its fold, NEHA serves as a pillar of unity and backing for hotel professionals, championing progressive transformations within the industry. The masquerade-themed gala dinner, held...
Unlocking Creativity: Youth Empowerment through Escape Room Entrepreneurship
A standout cohort of young leaders from Northumberland and North Tyneside recently began an impactful residential program, skillfully organized by the Bedlington-based charity, Leading Link. This initiative not only equipped the participants with essential life and social skills but also ignited their entrepreneurial spirit, fostering the development of innovative ideas...

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