The holidays are most certainly coming, even more so that the iconic Coca Cola truck will be visiting Gateshead! The truck will stop at the shopping centre tomorrow (Sunday, November 26). Promising a day full of laughter, fun ...
By James Cowen, 25th November 2023
The Sage Gateshead has been renamed and is now set to be known as the Glasshouse International Centre for Music. The name for the popular music venue was picked from more than 100 ideas from members of the public. The change c...
By James Cowen, 13th September 2023
From 1950s bands and map making to UFOs and playtime, visitors can make a whole summer of unforgettable memories at Beamish Museum. Until 30th August, visitors can take part in a whole host of hands-on activities during the Sum...
By James Cowen, 24th August 2023
What’s on in Gateshead? Credit: baltic.art It's the summer holidays and at last it appears that the weather here in the North East may be improving! Sadly, some local events have been cancelled recently due to the ...
By Helen Aitchison, 12th August 2023
Children at a Gateshead school have been making climate pledges as part of their summer fair this year. Making climate pledges at Oakfield Junior and Infants School are (L-R) Dorothy Renwick, Prim Renwick and Emmett Booth. Cred...
By Helen Aitchison, 26th July 2023
Eric the cat from North Tyneside has been crowned the winner of the Cats Protection National Cat Awards 2023, under the category of Social Star. Adopted by Paul Richardson and Helen Aitchison, Eric had a hard start to life, bein...
By Helen Aitchison, 22nd July 2023
Gateshead comedian Bobby Pattinson has become an Honorary Freeman of Gateshead during a ceremony at Gateshead Civic Centre. The title is known as the highest honour that Gateshead Council can give. He received the award in reco...
By James Cowen, 6th July 2023
Cats Protection are working towards a world where every cat is treated with kindness, providing a nationwide service to rescuing our feline friends and offering a range of information and support services to cat owners. Alongsid...
By Helen Aitchison, 18th June 2023
Credit: BBC The coronation of King Charles III and Camilla, Queen of Consort of the UK and the other Commonwealth realms will take place on Saturday 6th May 2023. The event, scheduled at Westminster Abbey will be celebrated...
By Helen Aitchison, 26th April 2023
Credit: Charlotte Forman A woman from the North East who has been dubbed the 'Next Susan Boyle' has become a TikTok sensation, after belting out big hits in a local supermarket. Charlotte Forman, 28 from Essex and now l...
By James Cowen, 17th April 2023
