Bob The Pigeon, originally from Gateshead, took a surprise turn when he ended up in Alabama. The pigeon was supposed to be flying from Guernsey to the North East, however, he got a little bit lost! Bob’s journey back to homeland was set to take 10 hours before he went Read more…
Reports that a van has overturned near Birtley A1 (M) between J64 A195 Western Highway (Washington) and J63 A167 (Chester-Le-Street). Durham Constabulary said: ”We received a call at 17:17pm of a two-vehicle road traffic collision. “One male has been taken to hospital with non-serious injuries. Both vehicles have been recovered.” Read more…
Bus company Go North East recently sent out an online consultation for customers to fill in, to help with their scheduling. From their website, here is what they have said for each service: Update on service changes from 24 July Today Tue 21st Jun 2022 “Almost 9,000 people completed the service Read more…
Wildlife lovers, your favourite programme, Springwatch, is in the North East this week! Springwatch presenter, Megan McCubbin was on Gateshead and Newcastle’s Quayside this evening, admiring the kittiwakes, situated on the Baltic. McCubbin, who is also the step-daughter of fellow presenter and naturalist Chris Packham, got down to eye level Read more…
9th June means one thing, in the Geordie calendar, the famous Blaydon Races! Now in its 160 year, the Blaydon Race is a sell out, with over 4,700 people taking part. Runners will begin on the Newcastle Gateshead Quayside just under the Tyne Bridge, then along the river, to Newcastle Read more…
Love Island 2022: Everything you need to know about this year
Known for hits such as ’Lifted’ and ’High’, Lighthouse Family fans have woken up to some sad news. Taking to Facebook this morning, Paul Tucker released a statement: “I’m so sad to let you know that after almost thirty years we have reached the end of our Lighthouse Family journey. Read more…
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United Kingdom has reached second place in Eurovision 2022. Sam Ryder, from Essex, gave an incredible performance of his single ’Spaceman’. It comes after Ukraine reached the number one spot. Radio Gateshead Radio Gateshead broadcasts online 24/7 for the people of Gateshead, and around the world! radiogateshead.co.uk/
The family of much-loved radio presenter Lisa Shaw have continued to raise thousands of pounds for a charity set up in her name. ‘Lisa’s Little Un’s’ is in the final stages of being set up, with the aim of funding holidays, activities and creative outlets for children who have lost Read more…