Keira is an A-Level student and aspiring journalist for Radio Gateshead, circus performer and musician.
Interests: Writing, expressing things creatively, and writing podcasts.
After multiple years of cancellations because of Covid-19, The Hoppings finally returns to the Newcastle Town Moor. The Hoppings is a definite family favourite and it has been greatly missed because of the pandemic. Boasting over 400 different rides and attractions, there’s something for the whole family. You can find Read more…
Closing in on its 100th anniversary in 2028, the Tyne Bridge has secured funding to make it look its best. The Tyne Bridge is used by over 70,000 vehicles each day and is an iconic landmark in the North East. However, it has been falling into a state of disrepair, Read more…
Australia’s representative for Eurovision 2022, Sheldon Riley, sings a beautiful ballad on being different because of his autism. ‘Not the Same’ is a song completely about Riley’s experience with an autism diagnosis as well as coming out as gay at a young age. He says that this song was written Read more…
Gateshead Comic Con brought together whole families to fuel their interests on their favourite comic book characters. From stalls to guests to cosplayers, Gateshead unleashed has it all. There’s something for everyone. It doesn’t matter if your interests are comic books, films, games or anime, at least one stall or Read more…
Due to the pandemic, all conventions had to be postponed or made virtual but for the second time since the pandemic, Unleashed Events brings a convention to Gateshead. With the pandemic, the uptake of conventions lessened as they couldn’t run in person for two years. However, as restrictions have lifted Read more…
Proving DC’s trend of making not the best films wrong, The Batman becomes one of their best made yet. I recently went to see The Batman in cinema and was not expecting too much from it. Due to DC’s movies quite often missing the mark, I had decided if it Read more…
From 21 – 27 March, Neurodiversity Celebration Week aims to promote the strengths of those with a disability. This week, marks a time to celebrate all the neurodiverse people in the world and recognise their strengths and talents. The aim is to challenge the stereotypes and prejudices neurodiverse people face Read more…
Touring the UK for the first time since covid, Halestorm’s performance at Newcastle City Hall was fantastic. A singer, a spotlight and a piano. Not the most traditional of opening for a rock band. Lzzy Hale, the lead singer, opened the show solo, completely surprising me. It was a very Read more…
To showcase and celebrate the beauty of where we live, North Of The Tyne, Under The Stars finishes in Newcastle. Shimmering light attractions stand in front of a busy crowd all coming to watch them. The shows were beautiful to watch featuring amazing projected art, taking you through all there Read more…
Selling cupcakes and watching anime is Anime Attacks unique fundraiser to help those in Ukraine. Anime Attacks is ran by a small group of young people and they have take initiative to host their own fundraiser. It will take place in Gateshead Library on March 19th with an entry fee Read more…