This Is South Tyneside Festival is not over yet, with a packed programme of family friendly entertainment running all the way through August.
Yesterday (Sunday 31 July) saw the final free show at Bents Park, with headliners Shalamar supported by The Fizz and local band, Rivelino.
And it ended the month-long...
Newcastle Falcons have named their side for Friday night’s Premiership Rugby Cup trip to Sale Sharks.
Samoan international prop Logovi’i Mulipola returns to the side at tight-head prop, Newcastle making seven changes from the team which won 34-27 at home to Wasps in last Saturday’s opening pool game.
Rob Farrar starts...
Newcastle Falcons have named their side for Saturday’s Premiership Rugby Cup opener at home to Wasps, with scrum-half Cameron Nordli-Kelemeti making his first competitive start.
The 22-year-old has made nine appearances from the bench, including last weekend’s Gallagher Premiership victory at Exeter Chiefs, and forms part of a side captained...
Christmas is coming early to diners at one North East pub, as it unveils festive dishes and new additions.
The Blackbird, at Ponteland, has revealed that its Christmas menu will be available from 29 November to 23 December, featuring a mix of traditional dishes and creative flavour combinations.
And it’s not...
The Chancellor has confirmed additional funding for Northern businesses in today’s Spending Review, marking a new generation for NPIF
The new £660m fund is announced as NPIF approaches the £300m mark
The next generation of NPIF will be focused on supporting businesses in every corner of the North
Chancellor...
A leading North East pub is welcoming the changing season with a new autumn menu.
The Blackbird, at Ponteland, prides itself on using locally sourced ingredients whenever possible, with head chef, Ralph Hellens, adding new dishes year-round.
And those heading to the venue can enjoy a selection of new starters, including...
Careline’s Summerhouse Serving As Safe Shelter For Care Home Visitors During The Pandemic
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A summerhouse erected during the peak of the pandemic at a South Tyneside nursing and residential care home to provide a safe place for visitors to come and meet their family members has found a new role in helping with the mindfulness and mental well-being of those in its...
Research Identifies UK Cities In Which Children Consider Footballers As Role Models
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Research from Nationwide Building Society shows over a quarter of children (30%) in Newcastle consider footballers to be their biggest role models
1 in 10 (14%) children in Newcastle are hoping to become footballers when they grow up
73% of parents think grassroots football clubs should do more...
Influencial Graphic Designer’s Legacy Recognised with Northumbria Scholarships
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Aspiring Graphic Design students at Northumbria University will have the opportunity to enhance their learning experience, through the new Vaughan Oliver Scholarships, launching in September 2021.
Vaughan Oliver was one of the most influential British Graphic Designers and Art Directors of his generation.
Graduating from Northumbria University, then known as Newcastle...
Wallsend-based healthcare technology provider, Clarity Informatics, has today announced that it has been acquired by fast-growing software group Agilio Software.
Over the past two decades, Clarity has established itself as one of the UK’s largest providers of IT solutions to Primary Care healthcare professionals and organisations including GPs, GP...