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Cleveland Hedgehog Preservation Society is asking the public to help hedgehogs in need. Tonya Booth, who works for the charity, had 33 hedgehogs under her care a couple of weeks ago. She said: “The weather plays an important part for the hedgehogs” and that “this is why we ask people to put water out.” In […]
Meet Joe McCarron, a student from Newcastle University who is on a mission to get more young people talking about politics. On his TikTok page (@jmccarron), Joe breaks down current political issues with a mix of honesty and humour, hoping to make them feel more relatable. When we sat down to chat, he explained how […]
With the festive season upon us, Panto returns to Sunderland! With Sleeping Beauty calling the Empire Theatre home from the 12th of December 2025 to the 4th January 2026. A wacky and whimsical Panto retelling of the classic fairytale, following the story of Princess Rose, who is cursed by the evil fairy Carabosse, to perish […]
As part of the National Trust’s Trees of Hope campaign, 49 saplings from the iconic Sycamore Gap Tree have been planted across the UK, with Hetton Country Park chosen as one of the locations. The Sycamore Gap Tree was illegally cut down in the early hours of September 28, 2023, prompting national outrage and concerns […]
A new café and bookshop, Books and Bakes, has opened in The Galleries in Washington, joining a small but growing number of bookshops in Tyne & Wear that also feature an in-house café. The shop sells a range of genres, including crime thriller, general fiction, translated fiction, romance and fantasy. Alongside this, the café offers […]
November 15 saw the return of the iconic Christmas markets in Newcastle Upon Tyne, with stalls spreading from Grey Street to Old Eldon Square, it brings together local artisans, festive flavours, and a cosy atmosphere. The market is performing extremely well, with Eldon Square reporting a 9% increase in footfall from the previous year – […]
Every winter, people take part in sea dips to raise money for charity, and Tyne and Wear has several events taking place this year. Fausto Coffee, a café based on Roker Beach, is hosting a New Year’s Eve sea dip on December 31. The event will run from 7.30am to 10am at Roker Beach. Tickets […]
The increasing pressures, changes in the economy and rising cost of living means more people are facing challenging times. So, how can you help those in need in the North East? There are various charities and services supporting those in need. I spoke with two local charities to find out more. Tin On a Wall […]
Durham’s festival of light, Lumiere, finished for the final time last month, with Durham Council and and London-based production company Artichoke announcing its ending after 16 years and nine festivals. The events brought over 100,000 people to the city, bringing in a vital £43 million to the economy since its launch, providing huge economical opportunities […]
MATCH REPORT Hyde United 1-3 Hebburn Town A late brace from loanee Kian Forman secured all three points for an on-form Hebburn Town, which added to Campbell Darcy’s equaliser after the Hornets conceded early to a Taylor McMahon goal. Manager Daniel Moore made one change going into the match, with Olly Martin coming into the […]
