Author: Kai Palmer
The space is St Oswald’s Hospice’s new fund-raising shop in the Ouseburn, in Newcastle. Photo: St Oswald’s Hospice SPACER A charity which supports those with life-limiting conditions is now looking to support those who want to live a more environmentally-friendly life. It’s a new approach to fund-raising from the young team working for St Oswald’s […]
If you rely on days among nature to boost and reset your mental wellbeing, you’re certainly not alone. UK Charity, the Mental Health Foundation, say that: “access to nature is vital to protect the nation’s mental health”. They’ve released numerous reports examining the benefits of nature on our happiness, including a report in 2021 […]
Tributes do far more than simply cover smash hits. They’re professionals at carrying on crucial legacies, igniting nostalgia in those who crave it, and all while making sure every moment is a party. Elly, Steve and Mikey see it as their responsibility to get it perfect. These are the stories behind why they do it […]
TV gardener David Domoney, of Love Your Garden and This Morning fame, has officially opened Gosforth Garden Centre, after its takeover by British Garden Centres. Kai Palmer went along to hear him speak to horticulture fans – and found more than just gardening advice on offer.
Labour has long been the dominant political force in Newcastle and much of the North East, holding firm for nearly a century. Since 1923, Newcastle Upon Tyne Central has only elected Conservative MPs on three occasions, underlining Labour’s enduring stronghold in the region. However, the May local elections signaled a potential shift in the political […]
They’ve kept us hanging, but its finally on its way: the incredible new-wave pioneers, Blondie, have casually announced that their new album is coming in 2025. Not the types to be overdramatic, the first announcement dropped via Chris Stein’s Instagram on 25th October with a simple caption “New Blondie album next year” along with a […]
A charming blend of nonchalance and whimsy: Blossoms’ 2024 tour kicks off at Newcastle’s O2 City Hall, supporting their new album, Gary. The crowd’s energy tonight might surprise the band; pints in the air and crowds of mates ready for a shouty sing-a-long. Contrast this with the surrealist ’60s ballroom ensemble on stage and it’s […]
“I want to be the lighthouse / Bring all of you together”: Stevie Nicks, the transcendent songstress of Fleetwood Mac legend, has released her first single in two years, raising her own flag for women’s rights in the teeth of America’s anti-abortion court ruling. The Lighthouse is Nicks’ protest against the American Supreme Court’s decision, […]
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