Tyne and Wear
As The Angel of The North celebrated its birthday on Thursday, locals, including an Olympic torch bearer, shared their memories of the landmark. The Angel turned 26 years old today and located on the side of the A1 motorway, it stands 65ft (20m) tall dominating Gateshead’s skyline. Sir Antony Gormley was the designer behind the […]
Industrial action which had been threatened by the Unite Union on the Tyne and Wear Metro has been called off after engineers accepted the latest pay deal. The strikes, which were due to start on November 20 for a week, were cancelled by Unite after Stadler, who employ the Metros engineers, had increased their pay […]
Brutalist architecture, with its imposing concrete structures and bold geometric designs left a mark on the architectural landscape of the 20th century. The Tyne and Wear area in the north east of England is home to a number of Brutalist buildings that are celebrated for their uncompromising style and distinctiveness. From towering tower blocks to […]
Firefighters from Tyne and Wear will take part in a run to raise money to aid Oliver’s pursuit to get the treatment he needs
Four new cameras are now active in Hetton, as part of a project to tackle the area’s anti-social behaviour. The HALO (Hetton Altogether Linking Opportunities) project has been granted £51,000 to install cameras which will deter anti-social behaviour and environmental crime. HALO are working alongside Northumbria Police, Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue, Gentoo and […]
Tyne and Wear’s most senior firefighter, Chris Lowther, has announced his retirement after 26 years in the job. Lowther, 50, announced his plans to retire on Monday but will remain in post until a replacement is announced in May. He will then oversee a handover period, retiring no later than October 31. Chris said: “It […]
By Ali Mohammed, Ryan O’Hara and Liam Rafferty As winter nears ever-closer to an end, everyone’s favourite season is fast approaching: Festival Season. Massif and Awakenings will kick-off an electrifying festival season in March and April. The Tyne and Wear will be a part of this summer full of raves hosting Loosefest, taking place at […]
The University of Sunderland has announced plans for a ‘game-changing’ £250million investment into its facilities in both Sunderland and London. The investment has received praise for being a big change in the University’s ambitions, realigning with Sunderland City Council’s regeneration programme across the region. The first phase of the plan, running from now until 2027, […]
