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South Tyneside’s annual Winter Parade will light up the streets on Friday, December 6, from 5:30 pm to 7 pm. In partnership with The Cultural Spring, the South Tyneside Winter Parade invites everyone to enjoy a magical evening showcasing the highlights of this year’s Christmas events. The parade starts at Ocean Road towards the seafront […]
Thousands of people across the North East are raising their voices in a growing campaign for a new general election, spurred by frustration with the current government. The petition has already seen widespread support across the North East in areas including Darlington, Bishop Auckland, and Middlesbrough. With the overall petition now surpassing 2 million signatures, […]
Since moving back to Darlington with his mother at the age of seven, one local resident has observed Palestinians face Islamophobia while also having their voices silenced by those who claim to be allies. Jason Hussein, whose father is from the West Bank in Palestine and mother is from Darlington, shares a personal connection to […]
A Newcastle bridge has become a hotspot for road traffic accidents, as residents call on the council to take action. The stretch of road near Chillingham Road Metro station has seen three major incidents in the past year, resulting in two deaths and four serious injuries. The most recent tragedy occurred at the bridge over […]
Patients at Durham’s A&E have raised concerns about communication, safety, and respect, with an NHS survey showing the hospital below national averages in key areas. The 2024 Urgent and Emergency Care Survey reveals a mixed picture for the hospital, with gaps in communication during waiting times, family involvement, and questions around patient respect and dignity […]
Females tend to be diagnosed with ADHD at a much later age than males do, if diagnosed at all. This means that late diagnosed women therefore lack recieving support, help and education that they could have received in their earlier years, had they been diagnosed as children. ADHD should present in men and women in […]
Northumbria Police have introduced new facial recognition technology to help identify those involved in criminal activities. Over three days last week, 19 people involved in the violent disorder across Sunderland in August 2024 were arrested with the help of innovative new software which is designed to help police track down those responsible. The force have […]
Northern’s Chief Operating Officer, Matt Rice, has responded to the recent complaints about the delays and cancellations of Northern trains in the North East region. Between October 13th and November 9th, 71% of trains arrived within three minutes of their scheduled times, however, some passengers were still heavily affected by these delays and cancellations. Harry […]
Labour has long been the dominant political force in Newcastle and much of the North East, holding firm for nearly a century. Since 1923, Newcastle Upon Tyne Central has only elected Conservative MPs on three occasions, underlining Labour’s enduring stronghold in the region. However, the May local elections signaled a potential shift in the political […]
Climate change is a global issue that affects not only humans but also animals. The World Economic Forum highlights the strong connection between climate change and rising sea levels, stating: “Climate change is the primary driver of global sea level rise.” They explain further: “As the Earth’s temperature increases, polar ice caps and glaciers melt, […]
