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Two men have been sentenced to almost 20 years in jail at Newcastle Crown Court after being caught with Class A drugs worth just under a million pounds. The sentences were given in relation to a case which had already seen an associate convicted in 2022. Kevin Hardacre, of William Street in Rochdale, was previously […]
This year marks a decade since the pop-duo Rizzle Kicks graced the stage at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light. The one-day festival saw Rizzle Kicks take to the stage alongside a whole host of pop legends including Jessie J, Jason Derulo, and The Vamps. The Brighton-born pair were highly complementary of the North East. Speaking to […]
Whitby Town FC and Nathan Haslam have mutually agreed to part ways. Haslam’s departure comes as the club has been experiencing a difficult time in the league, with early exits in both the FA Cup and Isuzu FA Trophy. The defeat to Newton Aycliffe on Saturday was the final blow as this season’s standards have […]
Sam Fender has taken to social media to tease the release of a third studio album. Fans of the North Shields born indie musician have been keeping an eagle eye on his social media accounts lately as he has posted several cryptic hints about his return to the studio. A link appeared on Fender’s Instagram […]
The University and College Union (UCU) has revealed that 76 members of Sunderland University staff could be made redundant in the coming months. In an announcement on 30 September 2024, the UCU claimed that more than 1 in 10 academic staff at the University could face redundancies as early as Friday 1 November this year […]
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of burglary and driving whilst unfit through drink or drugs. The Road Policing Unit tracked down a stolen Kia, which was believed to have been stolen from the Durham area and used to transport alleged suspects. They observed the Kia travelling in convoy with a stolen Skoda. […]
The North East is set to reap the biggest rewards of landmark legislation which will reform workers’ rights for the first time in decades, due to be announced tomorrow (October 10). Labour’s Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds and the TUC (Trades Union Congress) met yesterday to finalise discussions about the Employment Rights Bill – the meeting […]
Much of the North East was hit with heavy downpours overnight, leaving many commuters stuck on flooded roads today (October 9). Roads were submerged across the region, delaying motorists for more than an hour, after the Met Office announced a severe weather warning for rain across most of the UK. Earlier today drivers faced delays […]
Festive cheer is set to be sprinkled across Newcastle as dates are announced for the opening of this year’s Christmas Village. From November, visitors to Newcastle city centre’s Old Eldon Square will be treated to a winter wonderland of market stalls, bars, and children’s activities in the run-up to the big day. Celebrations of the […]
Hollywood actor-turned-musician Ross Lynch was spotted partying in the popular Newcastle student club, Market Shaker. Fans were shocked to see the ex-Disney megastar celebrating after his gig with his band, The Driver Era, at the O2 City Hall. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Market Shaker (@marketshakernewcastle) Lynch was captured […]
