The North East folk are a talented bunch of people and I don’t just mean the likes of our region’s legends such as Ant and Dec, Sting, Robson Green, Alan Shearer and Catherine Cookson. We have some amazing creatives living in the local area, who’s work inspires and interests many Read more…
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…
A man is said to be fighting for his life after a crash around 4am this morning near the Lobley Hill footbridge above the A1. Northumbria Police issued a statement: “Shortly after 4am today (Saturday), we received a report of an overturned vehicle on the Lobley Hill footbridge of the 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…
I love my cups of tea and especially enjoy these and any additional treats! My preference is to visit independent cafes and like for many of us, it’s important to me to support local businesses. When an opportunity came for a cuppa and catch up with a friend, we arranged Read more…
This is a LIVE story, this page will be updated regularly. There is current reports of a large fire in the Hebburn area, South Tyneside. It has happened on Argyle Street around 10.50am on Sunday. It has been reported that five fire engines and 26 firefighters are trying to put out the Read more…
It’s almost Easter Weekend, where many of us have an extra day or two off work or the kids to entertain. So what activities and events are going on locally that may offer some enjoyment for children small and big? Well, the good news is that there are some cracking Read more…
Bus companies across the North East have decided that every fare paying customer can take up to three children aged 11 and under on all bus services, all day, every day until Saturday 7th May. As the Metro and Shields Ferry already operate this policy, all buses and Metro services 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…
I recently caught up with local Youtuber James Raine to discus his show Rainey’s Toon Talk. The Audience numbers for the show are growing rapidly with some top quality content week in week out. James is a season ticket holder and had the idea to start the show in the Read more…