A poet from the north east has won a prestigious literary prize. Jacob Polley, a Newcastle lecturer, clinched the prize for his collection Jackself, a disturbing work about the loss of innocence.
After reading many manuscripts and months of deliberation, the three judges chose Mr Polley’s collection from a shortlist...
Newcastle's Life Science Centre was the recipient of the top prize in the Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award category at the North East Tourism Awards.
The award, which was presented at a ceremony in Newcastle’s Civic Centre, recognised Life’s commitment to creating an accessible and inclusive environment for all visitors,...
Global experts in animation are due to converge on Teesside University from across the world this summer to share their knowledge.
The 33rd Society for Animation Studies (SAS) Conference will bring together around 200 international delegates, including animation scholars and practitioners, to share and present their research.
Held at a different...
Many dinner party hosts and car owners are driven mad by water stains – those pesky marks left by drying water on the surface of objects.
But now mathematicians from Northumbria University may have discovered an ingenious solution – a solution that could not only get rid of unsightly water...
The newly appointed Chief Fire Officer of Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) expressed his immense pride upon receiving the prestigious King's Fire Service Medal.
Peter Heath has been honoured in His Majesty the King's inaugural Birthday Honours List, which pays tribute to individuals who have demonstrated exceptional...
North Tyneside Youth Dance (NTYD) emerges as a recently established youth dance initiative, launched by acclaimed choreographer Anthony Lo-Giudice.
It finds its home at The Exchange 1856, situated in North Shields.
Starting from September 5th, 2023, this program welcomes young dancers aged 8-18 to participate in weekly classes on Tuesday...
Safer Culture North East, a partnership between Voluntary Organisations’ Network North East (VONNE), Connected Voice, Northumberland CVA, Catalyst Stockton on Tees and Durham Community Action, will help charities across the region to embed best practice with regard to safeguarding vulnerable people.
The group has been awarded £115K by the National Lottery Community Fund (The Fund) and the...
Recent research has shown that more than twice as many antidepressants are prescribed per person in the north east than the south east of England.
The number of antidepressants prescribed in England as a whole has increased by seven times during the last twenty-five years, a new study of NHS...
A North-East based literary event has been shortlisted for Event of the Year in the UK’s FutureBook Awards.
Virtual Noir at the Bar (VNatB), hosted by writers Simon Bewick and Vic Watson, is
one of six online events up for the new award category after being nominated by
writers and publishers.
The FutureBook...
Frisk Radio, a flourishing commercial radio station situated in Blyth, has been announced as the official media partner for the upcoming Blyth Live Festival, as declared by the Blyth Town Council.
Scheduled to take place on June 17th at Blyth Beach, this year's festival boasts an impressive lineup featuring renowned...
