On the occasion of International Day of Charity, Northern Lights is proud to declare its commitment to backing Urban Green Newcastle, in addition to our ongoing efforts to bolster Newcastle Hospitals Charity and the Children’s Heart Unit Fund through various charitable initiatives.
Northern Lights, the Christmas light trail that debuts...
A combination of rising costs, frozen budgets and a new method for distributing government funding is set to leave north east schools struggling to provide high standards of education.
Schools may be forced to sack teachers, class sizes could increase and schools may no longer be able to offer certain...
A recent survey has revealed that the residents of the north east are more likely to binge drink than people in other parts of Britain.
The survey, by the Office for National Statistics, shows that an incredible 40% of the north east’s drinkers are binge drinking at least once a...
Eldon Square has become the first shopping centre in the North East to be awarded the Autism Acceptance Gold Award by the North East Autism Society (NEAS) charity for its outstanding autism acceptance efforts.
Based in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne, Eldon Square has worked closely with NEAS...
As the summer vacation draws to a close, Mayor Warren Taylor and his fellow members of the Blyth Town Council are pausing to contemplate a remarkable series of complimentary children's events that have enthralled the community all through the season.
Despite the unpredictable summer weather, the unique Circus School event...
Art experts recently discovered a hidden treasure highly appropriate to the Festive Season.
Art conservators – from Newcastle’s Northumbria University – x-rayed a painting and found that it had another painting underneath it.
The picture they x-rayed – a centuries-old depiction of the beheading of John the Baptist – obscured another...
Staff at a North East fire and rescue service have been praised by the NHS after dedicating 11,000 hours to administering tests and vaccinations.
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) have revealed they have also administered almost 35,000 lateral flow tests and 20,000 jabs to help mitigate the spread...
A group of cross-party MPs sitting on the Commons Public Accounts Committee has found that benefit sanctions can vary a great deal depending on which part of the country claimants live in and which private company is responsible for getting them into work.
The MPs – which include Bridget Phillipson,...
On September the 2nd, 2023, Newcastle will once again be the venue for its second yearly Independent Whisky Festival.
This event will gather individuals passionate about whisky, including enthusiasts, experts, and newcomers, offering them a day of discovery and companionship.
Organised by Karl Glenn, founder of the North East Whisky...
The ongoing challenges confronting the LGBTQIA+ community will serve as the primary inspiration for this year's march, marking the commencement of Northern Pride.
Scheduled for Saturday, 22 July, the traditional procession will wind its way through Newcastle city centre, culminating at the Town Moor – the site of Northern Pride....
