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Help Save One of Britain's Fastest-Declining Mammals: Join the Water Vole Survey Today!
No prior experience is needed, and free training is available to help save one of Britain’s fastest-declining mammals. Volunteers in all corners of England, Scotland and Wales are being called to help save one of Britain’s fastest declining mammals, by taking part in a nationwide water vole survey between 15th...
Sign Up Now for FREE Business Support to Go Green for Gateshead
A new service on offer to all businesses in Gateshead, and within Gateshead Council’s supply chain, aims to reduce the carbon footprint of organisations across the borough. Leading experts Genee (Greening the Economy of the North East of England) has partnered with Gateshead Council to offer a package of support...
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Tonight Newcastle’s shoppers have the chance to enjoy an evening of Christmas fun at Newcastle’s oldest retail destination, Grainger Market. As well as browsing stalls selling a range of Christmas goods, visitors can experience music, dancing, a bar, street food, tasters, art, and special classes and activities. Discounts will be...
Mayor Taylor's Triumph: Blyth's Summer of Unforgettable Kids' Activities
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...
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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...
Reformed Bananarama Coming to Newcastle City Hall
If you’re of a certain age, you might remember them being always on Top of the Pops or their cheery sassy songs forever blaring out of radios. Well, Bananarama – one of the most successful girl groups of all time – have reformed their original line-up and are due to...
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Newcastle Castle is a familiar Tyneside landmark … or should that be Newcastle Castillo or Châteaux or Schloss? Well, it probably depends on where you’re from and what language you speak. But with 50% of visitors to Newcastle Castle coming from aboard, the tourist attraction decided it was time to...
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The north east is set to see firing cannons, marching infantries, clashing weapons and incredible displays of horsemanship – as one of the region’s largest ever battle re-enactments takes place this August bank holiday weekend. The re-enactment will be from the time of the English Civil War (1642-51), a conflict...
Newcastle Falcons team to face Worcester Warriors
Newcastle Falcons have named a power-packed line-up for Friday’s EPCR Challenge Cup opener at home to Worcester Warriors. The 8pm kick-off at Kingston Park Stadium sees the Falcons going with the same back line which started last weekend’s Gallagher Premiership trip to London Irish, director of rugby Dean Richards making...
From College to Comedy Success: 'Where It Ends' Premieres at BBC Comedy Festival
A former student of Gateshead College has created a new comedy pilot show, which recently premiered at the BBC Comedy Festival in Cardiff. The show, titled "Where it Ends," features an exceptional cast that includes Charlie Hardwick, known for her roles in Emmerdale and Billy Elliott, comedian Lauren Pattison,...

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