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Almost £6,000 raised in ‘Walk for Wag Anywhere’ Fundraiser
People from across the region pulled on their walking boots and set off on a walk with their four-legged friends, raising nearly £6,000 for a North East friendship dog charity. Wag and Company, which works to combat loneliness for older dog lovers, has been hit hard by pandemic restrictions that...
World Book Day: 14 Costume hacks for frantic parents
It’s the week before World Book Day and your child hasn’t got a thing to wear. But you don’t have to stay up all night finessing a costume of immense complexity. Former primary school teacher Becky Cranham of education resource experts PlanBee has a host of brilliant hacks for some...
Illustration depicting NE1 Newcastle Restaurant Week and delicious food
Newcastle's culinary scene is gearing up for NE1 Newcastle Restaurant Week, offering diners a week of delicious discounts from January 15th to 21st. Over 100 restaurants, old favorites, and newcomers, are serving up mouthwatering delights starting at just £15.
Halloween and Fireworks in the North East of England Newcastle UK 2023
As the golden leaves of October begin to descend, the North East buzzes with anticipation, ready to embrace the spookiest season of the year: Halloween. From family-friendly fright fests in Burnopfield to atmospheric outdoor cinemas in Sunderland, the region is packed with enchanting events for children and families. With...
Carrying David first toured in June 2019, and due to its success, it's having a new run at the Newcastle Theatre Royal, the most prestigious theatre in the world. Or maybe Newcastle, but who's counting. Carrying David is the story of how Glenn McCrory's terminally ill brother, David, inspired him...
Global Recycling Day March 18
Former primary school teacher Emma Shingleton from education resource experts PlanBee has some top tips on how to make the world a better place Global Recycling Day (March 18) is the ideal time to renew our efforts to make the planet a cleaner place. Don’t forget to involve your children,...
Unforgettable Moments Await: The Full Monty Takes Newcastle by Storm
Based on the 1997 smash-hit film, still very much of our time, The Full Monty visits Newcastle Theatre Royal Tue 27 Feb – Sat 2 Mar 2024 promising laughter, heart and unforgettable moments. The loss of Sheffield’s traditional steel industry and the subsequent unemployment leaves Gaz and his mates down...
Family-Friendly Interactive Exhibition Comes To Newcastle Cathedral
Following its successful launch in Northumberland, a family-friendly interactive exhibition based on the North East’s experience of coronavirus is heading to St Nicholas’ Cathedral in Newcastle. Created by students at Duke’s Secondary School in Ashington (Part of Northumberland Church of England Academy Trust), the ‘Pan@NCEA’ project combines elements of the...
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...
A Night of Heartfelt Joy: Christmas Celebrations at The People's Kitchen Newcastle
The People's Kitchen Newcastle brought the holiday spirit alive with a heart-warming Christmas entertainment evening for their “Friends.”  The event featured an evening of live music, laughter, and community bonding, skilfully MC'd by RV Narang, host of the drive time show on Spice FM ably assisted by his partner, Parveen Kaur from...

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