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A proposed film studio in Sunderland got one step closer to becoming reality after Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced funding for the project in Wednesday’s budget. Hunt announced that the Crown Work Studios project would receive up to £120m of Government funding. The project is a joint venture between Fulwell 73 and Cain International, who have […]
The UK government stated it plans to introduce a new tax on vapes and vaping products alongside a plan to ban disposable vapes to try and tackle the epidemic of children vaping. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt stated in the 2024 Budget that a new duty for vaping products will come into action by October 2026. The […]
More than half of knife crime convictions are by first-time offenders. Charities have spoken out on what should be done to prevent it 58% of the 430 people found guilty of knife and offensive weapon offences in the area were first-time offenders. In light of the 5th anniversary of Sunderland boy Connor Brown’s death due […]
A new survey has found that 13-16 year olds across the UK prefer to pursue a career as a doctor. The NHS was the top-ranked organisation or business to work for and is one of the largest hiring employers in the country, ahead of other companies like Apple and Microsoft. More than 4,000 youths were […]
Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting outlines Labour’s plan to reform the National Health Service should the party be elected to power at the next general election. Mr Streeting was speaking at the Labour North Conference in Newcastle, which took place last month. Adam Foster reports from the University of Newcastle.
North East residents have paid tribute to the Hairy Bikers’ Dave Myers who passed away on February 28 after a long battle with cancer. He was best known as one of the members of the TV duo the Hairy Bikers’ who would travel whilst showing a variety of foods on the BBC. In […]
Michael Van Gerwen made it three consecutive final wins at night four of the Professional Darts Corporation (DPC) Premier League in front of a sold-out Utilita Arena in Newcastle. A packed-out and lively Tyneside crowd saw Van Gerwen dispatch Gerwyn Price, Luke Littler and Nathan Aspinall on his way to extending his lead at the […]
Newcastle United Women booked their place in the FA Women’s National League Cup final with a win against Portsmouth at a lively St James’ Park. The scenes were a stark contrast to those seen by long-serving players of the club, who at one point had to pay to represent the club. Joshua Nichol reports from […]
MORE than 100 people joined Ukrainian refugees for an anti-war rally in Newcastle at the weekend, to mark the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, in which 10,582 civilians have been killed. The crowd gathered at Grey’s Monument in the city centre on Sunday (Feb 25), with Ukrainians draped in their national flags, […]
A new era began at Blyth Spartans yesterday as Irfan Liaquat’s takeover of the club was announced, but who is the new owner? The takeover comes following a tricky few years at Blyth, the Spartans currently sit 15th in the National League North, having narrowly avoided relegation in the last two seasons with consecutive 19th […]
