Businesses and volunteers socially distanced themselves and “net walked” along the North Tyneside coastline to raise much-needed funds for a nautical charity.
Members of the Northumbria Unit of the Maritime Volunteer Service (MVS) took part in their annual sponsored “Pier to Pier” walk which this year went from St Mary’s...
Northumberland National Park are launching a new education programme, highlighting the importance of nature in young people’s education, health and wellbeing.
In order to kick off the programme the National Park are gifting every first school in Northumberland with a copy of the multi-award-winning book, The Lost Words, which...
A New Tyneside business has bucked the trend by reporting an increase in trade – directly as a result of lockdown.
As concerns grow for the future of British retail following the economic impact of Covid, The Aviary art gallery, at Jesmond, Brentwood, is busier now than it was pre-lockdown.
The...
Whitley Bay’s Jam Jar Cinema has been crowned ‘Small Business of the Year’ at the 2020 Small Awards, which celebrates the smallest and greatest firms in the UK.
Founded in 2013 in a derelict building by self-confessed ‘movie fanatics’, Jam Jar Cinema has become a beacon of the community, attracting...
Beamish, The Living Museum of the North is reopening this week and welcoming visitors again after its closure due to government restrictions.
The open air museum, which is in its 50th anniversary year, is opening this Thursday (23rd July), four months after having to close its doors.
Pre-booked timeslot tickets are...
The Geordie Guide to Happiness explores the secrets of happiness, with special guests and interviewees from Newcastle sharing what makes them smile.
Podcast host and creator Alex Henry explains: “We’ll be talking to people who have been born and bred in Newcastle as well as some who have made this...
I’ve never understood the necessity in remarking on the gender of an artist whilst perusing their offerings, whether it be audible or by sight. My first thought is always: ‘Do I like this?’ and if so, ‘why?’ I’ve never found any sense in stating obvious comments such as: ‘female...
'Twist of Fate': An old-fashioned gum ball machine, filled with choices of modern classic cocktails, prizes and more, presented at the table, is a fun way for you to take the stress out of choosing a cocktail.
On Saturday 4th July, basement bar Mother Mercy opened its doors once again,...
Larry Elder's new documentary on African Americans and politics is a runaway success
The IMDb reviews are rolling in: close to 1,000 at the time of writing, with a 9.8/10 average rating.
Released on June 19th, you can buy the documentary from their website for $19.00, which is roughly £16. Split...
Beamish, The Living Museum of the North, is today launching a fundraising appeal.
The open air museum is a charity that relies on visitors for 95% of its income, including ticket sales and catering and retail purchases.
The museum is due to reopen on 23rd July, however with no visitors since...
