Features
From West End Tours to ITV’s Starstruck, talented Darlington-based pop artist, Jamie Dickinson, is a musical force to be reckoned with. Having recently released two new singles and with his third EP due out in November, I caught up with the singer-songwriter. “I wasn’t really able to express myself in a way, prior to starting […]
Warning: The following article contains mentions of suicide. We’ve all heard of the phrase “man up”– you might have even had it said to you before. Traditionally, it has been used to connote cowardice or weakness, associating masculinity with courage and strength. However, it has also been widely recognised as an outdated, stereotyped and stigmatised […]
The UK government is pushing Artificial Intelligence as a game-changer in the fight against climate change. Despite these ambitious claims though, there is a glaring oversight in the fact they are not tracking the environmental impact of AI itself. Since 2023, the UK government has actively pursued a policy of integrating AI into various sectors […]
AMC Racing are combining their likeminded passion for karting with a desire to drive awareness of men’s mental health by competing in one of the UK’s top karting events in August. “We’re raising money for Andy’s Man Club. We’re sporting their colours and logos to help spread the message that it’s okay to talk […]
Prudhoe Mayor Angie Scott has turned personal experience into political action. From advocating for SEND families to creating inclusive youth projects, she’s on a mission to break down barriers—and has her sights set on even bigger change. When I was young, I wrote a letter to Theresa May expressing my admiration for her honesty, integrity […]
Over the past year or so, the funding crisis facing hospices in the UK has been the subject of much attention in parliament and the media. However, an investigation has revealed that over the past seven (financial) years, funding given by the government to hospices in the North East and North Cumbria region has increased. […]
Payback’s a Witch is the first installment of a five book series, The Witches of Thistle Grove, written by New York Times bestselling author Lana Harper. This book is wonderful blend of John Tucker Must Die and the Tri-Wizard Tournament from Harry Potter. The book follows Emmy Harlow, the eldest daughter of one of the […]
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 […]
Out North East, an LGBTQ+ charity which celebrates pride in Sunderland, South Tyneside and Gateshead, are set to bring three months of festivals to celebrate Pride in the region, kicking off in Sunderland in June. The celebrations, which begin in Sunderland on 7 June and come to an end in Gateshead on August 30, […]
Did the MOBOs leave a legacy or was it a spark with no fire? “Who would have thought? The MOBO Awards in Newcastle!” This was the reaction of many residents in Newcastle and the surrounding areas when it was announced that the MOBO Awards, a significant event celebrating Black music, would be held up […]
