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The soulful Jalen Ngonda kicked off his UK tour at the O2 City Hall in Newcastle, in a year that has already seen him release a hit single, earn recognition from Rolling Stone and perform at Glastonbury. The night’s support act came in the form of Ava Joe, a BRIT School alum whose jazz […]
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 […]
FILM REVIEW: Wake Up Dead Man DIRECTOR: Rian Johnson Tyneside Cinema has once again partnered with the British Film Institute (BFI) to screen a series of films featured in the 2025 edition of London Film Festival, bringing premieres and new releases to North East audiences. The opening gala of the 2025 programme was the third […]
It is often a struggle for film fans to find the best place to watch the latest releases (as well as beloved classics), especially if those films don’t star big names like Ryan Reynolds and Margot Robbie to guarantee the major chains box office success. So here is your go-to guide on the best independent […]
Do you know anyone whose name is a perfect fit for their job? The idea that a name can influence a future occupation is called ‘nominative determinism,’ and we are on the hunt to find some local examples. If you know a Steve Butcher the butcher, a Gary Lighter the electrician, or a Sally Stroller […]
Sunderland’s Silksworth Sports Complex and Ski Slope is hosting a ‘kickstart to the ski season’ après-ski party, with music from international Radio One DJ Charlie Hedges. Ski slope operator Everyone Active are putting on their event on Friday 24 October between 5pm and 10pm. The facility will be turned into a ski village, offering taster […]
New rules limiting the advertising of ‘junk’ foods – high in fat, salt or sugar (HFSS) – could have a major impact in our region, which has the highest obesity rates in the country. Ministers say the restrictions, which were originally planned to take effect on October 1 but have now been postponed until January […]
The permanent opening of Sunderland’s newest bridge is set to transform match days, according to football fans. Keel Crossing will officially open at 1:30pm on Saturday October 18 ahead of Sunderland’s home match against Wolves. Supporters’ group This is Wearside will lead a parade across the new bridge as fans make their way to the […]
SUNDERLAND’S first railway station is now home to a community-focused football fans’ museum – which is growing to become so much more. The museum, located in the old Monkwearmouth station at the north end of the Wearmouth Bridge, is not only home to an impressive football memorabilia collection but is also reaching out to support […]
Hundreds marched the streets of Newcastle in solidarity with Palestine after the Gaza ceasefire announcement. In a funeral-like procession, approximately 350 people marched the streets of Newcastle on October 12, 2025, to honour the thousands of innocent civilians killed in Gaza. Attendees carried flowers and flags to send a heartfelt message of support to Palestine […]
