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Industrial action which had been threatened by the Unite Union on the Tyne and Wear Metro has been called off after engineers accepted the latest pay deal. The strikes, which were due to start on November 20 for a week, were cancelled by Unite after Stadler, who employ the Metros engineers, had increased their pay […]
The Bridges shopping centre is set to elevate the festive spirit to new heights this holiday season with an array of delightful experiences and revamped classics. The bustling shopping hub has been adorned with brand-new decorations, transforming the entire centre into a dazzling winter wonderland. It will also offer shoppers the chance to take part […]
Starting November 13, England’s top football leagues will experience a temporary pause, as players jet off to represent their national teams. Fans will have to wait until November 24 for the Championship to resume and November 25 for Premier League football. Eleven days without football may be too much for some fans, luckily there are […]
Five North East Labour MPs and one independent have signed a Parliamentary Motion calling for a ceasefire in Israel and Palestine. The motion, which was orchestrated by Leeds East MP Richard Burgon, calls for the Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary to “urgently press all parties to agree to an immediate de-escalation and cessation of hostilities” […]
As we approach the colder months with the festive season on the horizon, the region prepares itself for the busiest, and most wonderful time of the year. Whether you’re looking for a market to drink mulled wine by the fire, or are looking for a festive activity, the North East has you covered. Here are […]
When the latest instalment of cult game Football Manager released on November 6 it featured something that it hadn’t before, the small coastal town of South Shields. South Shields FC play in the sixth tier of English football, two divisions below the Football League. An ambitious outfit, their current head coach is former Middlesbrough and […]
Since October 7, the Gaza Strip has been under constant airstrikes by the Israeli Defence Forces in response to an attack made by Hamas, an armed Palestinian group. The most recent figures show a death toll of 10,569 Palestinians, including 4,237 children with 1,405 deaths on the Israeli side since October 7. Many Palestinians in […]
A Sunderland fan has discussed the idea of setting up cost-effective coaches for away fans, too travel together to watch the Lasses on the road in December in the Women’s League Cup. Sunderland Women are currently top of the Barclay’s Women’s Championship having just beat local rivals Durham City 1-0 away from home. The […]
