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Author: Jack Lisle

They may be the most famous non-league football club but Blyth Spartans face reaching their lowest ebb for over 40 years. Senior figures around the club discuss whether the Blyth spirit can rise again? From FA Cup upsets and Senior Cup triumphs, Croft Park has showcased the best of non-league football. But after two turbulent […]

The countdown to Christmas begins as Newcastle’s much-anticipated lights switch on event is returning – hosted by radio stars Steve Furnell and Karen Oxley. The traditional curtain raiser for the festive season is taking place on Grainger Street on Thursday, November 6. Events begin at 6pm with fun activities such as songs, games, live music, […]

This week, Newcastle City Council received a total of £645,981 in additional funding, to help tackle the increasing amount of homelessness in the Northeast. The funding is split into two separate sections, £620,951 through the Rough Sleeping Prevention and Recovery Grant (RSPARG) £25,030 through the Rough Sleeping Drug and Alcohol Treatment Grant. The Ministry for […]

Storm Amy is set to hit Tyne and Wear this weekend forcing multiple events to be postponed with wind speeds predicted to reach 60mph. The storm, which formed as a distinct feature in the jet stream partly due to the interaction of Hurricane Imelda and Humberto in the Atlantic, will bring disruptive wind and heavy […]