Author: Jessica Louise Thompson
Glastonbury Festival have changed their ticket system for 2025, adding a queue to purchases ahead of ticket sales going up next week. Anyone attempting to purchase festival tickets (on November 14 and November 19) will be automatically assigned a random place in the queue. Below is all the information needed for anyone planning to attend […]
North East landmark, the Tyne Bridge, undergoes refurbishment after a £35 million grant from the Government. The Tyne Bridge is undergoing a four-year work process which is set to include: joint replacement, resurfacing and full repainting alongside other repairs. The work, which began April 2,2024, was funded by a £35.2 million grant from the Department […]
Newcastle Food Festival was held over the bank holiday weekend from Saturday, May 4, 10 am to Monday 5pm at Exhibition Park. It featured food and drink stalls, live entertainment (including music, magicians, and comedians) and activities, such as a kid’s cooking class, a clip and climb wall and an axe-throwing court. There were also […]
Newcastle Food Festival is to take place at Exhibition Park from Saturday, May 4 to 6 (the Bank holiday weekend). There will be food, drink, live entertainment from music to comedy, and plenty of activities for both kids and adults to enjoy! Diverse cuisine is offered, from Greek to South East Asian, accompanied by a […]
Northumbria Police are struggling amid a funding shortage following a decade long “government austerity drive”. Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Kim McGuiness believes Northumbria has been the hardest hit of any force in England and Wales, due to what she describes as “the central Government austerity drive”. She said: “I’ve campaigned hard for the […]
Shake off those winter blues and smell that sweet spring scent. Everything is in full bloom and seeing all these wonderful flowers will have you in the mood to buy a bright beautiful bouquet, so why not try any of these five North East florists so you can bring spring indoors? So, if you’re (rightly) […]
With Easter coming up, many of us will be dazzled and tempted by the shiny foil-wrapped treats lining the shelves, however, the prices will leave a less sweet taste in our mouths. The price of chocolate has increased by over 40%, during February leaving companies and manufacturers concerned about the future of their business. Richard […]
Primark Metrocentre is getting a makeover with a 14,100 square foot extension. The store, located in Anchoring Exhibition Square, is to take over unused space previously owned by Argos. The extension open date is to be confirmed this summer. Conor Walsh, Director of Sales UK commented: “We are excited to be extending our popular Gateshead […]
