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An American Geordie has travelled over 4,000 miles to watch his beloved Newcastle United take on Liverpool FC in the Carabao Cup final. Barry Thomas [Pictured Left] and John O’Hare [Pictured second from the left]. CREDIT: John O’Hare John O’Hare, 66, was born and raised in the United States of America with a lifelong love […]
Thousands of small businesses across the country will have more opportunities to win valuable contracts with public sector organisations, supporting local economic growth and innovation under a new government plan. Under the National Procurement Policy, complicated government buying processes will be simplified to make it easier for small businesses to create more jobs. The idea […]
As more than 500 crime fiction fans descended on the Playhouse, Whitley Bay for Bay Tales 2025, Spark‘s Eleanor Tait spoke to award-winning author of the Vera and Shetland book series, Ann Cleeves, about the writer she’s supporting at this year’s festival.
Glass making events taking place in Sunderland have been providing a ‘unique’ experience for children. The National Glass Centre (NGC) in Sunderland has been hosting “Animal Sandcasting” events over the last few months. Children aged five and over are taught how to use sandcasting techniques with hot glass to make animals such as a hedgehog […]
A vibrant market showcasing over 50 women-owned businesses will take place in Newcastle this International Women’s Day weekend. The event, held on March 8 and 9 at the Ouseburn Trust Visitors Centre, will run from 10 am to 4 pm. Organised by Flaura Rose and The Find, the market is free to attend and aims […]
Schools across Gateshead went into lockdown following a threatening email this morning. A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: “Just before 9am today (Thursday, March 6), we received a report of malicious communications directed towards a number of primary and secondary schools across Gateshead.” The emails are understood to have been sent overnight. Cardinal Hume Catholic School […]
Sunderland City Council has been awarded up to twenty million pounds in funding to regenerate Washington, through the governments Plan for Neighbourhoods scheme. The scheme aims to give councils money to invest in the most deprived areas of the country, with many of the targeted areas being in the north. Housing, Communities and Local Government […]
Sunderland Restaurant Week is set to return this month (March 2025), with many eateries across the city preparing for a much-needed hospitality boost. The popular event will take place between March 15-23, and have £10, £15 and £20 offers for diners to visit old favourites or try new cuisines. Almost 50 venues – including venues […]
With the Carabao Cup final fast approaching, and travel disruptions looming – how are Newcastle United fans getting to Wembley? Since beating Arsenal 4-0 in the semi-final, tickets for the Wembley final have become gold dust, and people are willing to do anything to get to the capital. Numerous ballots run by the club ensured […]
The long-awaited Northumberland Line has officially reopened, promising to transform travel for communities across south-east Northumberland. The line connects Ashington, Bedlington, Blyth Bebside, Newsham, Seaton Delaval, Northumberland Park and Manors, running directly to Newcastle. Passengers can now travel from Ashington to Newcastle in around 35 minutes, with two trains per hour and fares capped at […]
