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Join the Fight for Climate Justice: GAME CHANGERS - An Interactive Narrative Game
GAME CHANGERS represents a collaborative odyssey delving into climate activism, accomplished through an immersive decision-making game and live performance. The project emerges from the innovative collaboration between the interactive studio Megaverse, esteemed academics, creative minds, and cutting-edge technologists. Three actors in motion capture as avatars, joined by a fourth as...
Switching from Road to Rail: Northern's Under 16 Education Season Ticket Scheme
School is now on break, and the 'school run' might be on pause too, thanks to Northern's initiative. The train operator has ambitious plans to persuade students to switch from road to rail starting this September. They aim to entice students with a fantastic 75% discount on train tickets...
Rail vs. Road: How Northern's Top Commuter Route Cuts 250,000 kg of CO₂e Emissions
Northern has revealed the CO₂e emission saving of its top commuter route into Newcastle. Every year, more than 45,000 (45,073) people commute between Carlisle and Newcastle by train for work. By making that journey by rail, they are helping to prevent more than 250,000 kg (263,226.32) of carbon dioxide equivalent from...
Gosforth Civic Theatre: Grand Reopening Delights with £2.4m Investment and Diverse Events!
After receiving a significant £2.4m investment and undergoing an eight-month anticipation, a cherished cultural venue is preparing to reopen its doors, offering a delightful array of events and activities during the August Bank Holiday weekend. Gosforth Civic Theatre (GCT), which first opened its doors in 2016 in a former council...
Turn That Racket Down! Join the Extraordinary Musical Bus Tour Celebrating Teenage Rebels and Nostalgic Anthems
Get ready for an extraordinary musical bus tour, dedicated to celebrating the very songs that parents once loathed! Welcome to the "Turn That Racket Down!" tour, an exclusive event happening on Sunday, August 13th. We kindly request passengers with a particular sensitivity to wear earplugs for a more enjoyable...
Unifying Voices: Northern Pride March Addresses Ongoing LGBTQIA+ Challenges
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....
Never Giving Up: Nathan Whitworth's Inspiring Path to Becoming a Firefighter
Having been denied the opportunity to secure his dream job, Nathan Whitworth, a 26-year-old, had lost all hope of fulfilling his aspiration to become a firefighter. Last year, he came incredibly close to becoming a recruit with Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS), but unfortunately, narrowly missed...
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...
A Child's Heroic Act: How a Five-Year-Old Saved His Mother from Drowning
A quick-thinking five-year-old has been hailed as a hero for his role in saving his mother from drowning after she accidentally fell into the River Wear. On a sunny Wednesday evening, Kimberley Allison, a business owner, and her son Logan were enjoying a pleasant walk along the River Wear in...
Ticket offices reform must not be to the disadvantage of any station users
The Government yesterday announced plans to close nearly every railway station ticket office across England. “We understand that the way people buy tickets is changing and that there needs to be reform. However, this should be done in a holistic way, considering the needs of all station users and local...

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