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North East landmark, the Tyne Bridge, undergoes refurbishment after a £35 million grant from the Government. The Tyne Bridge is undergoing a four-year work process which is set to include: joint replacement, resurfacing and full repainting alongside other repairs. The work, which began April 2,2024, was funded by a £35.2 million grant from the Department […]
A cafe that gives people with autism the opportunity to work and gain qualifications has been saved after a Crowdfunder campaign raised over £20,000. Sea Change had been faced with closure after their energy bills rose by 400% whilst the cost of many ingredients also doubled. The cafe was also helped after their energy […]
The cost of running a car is more expensive than ever before. Car insurance currently stands at £3,000 for first-time drivers. Car insurance isn’t the only expense when it comes to driving it also includes fuel prices which are rising this is leaving many people unable to afford to drive. The Financial Conduct Authority said: […]
Newcastle Food Festival was held over the bank holiday weekend from Saturday, May 4, 10 am to Monday 5pm at Exhibition Park. It featured food and drink stalls, live entertainment (including music, magicians, and comedians) and activities, such as a kid’s cooking class, a clip and climb wall and an axe-throwing court. There were also […]
The cost-of-living crisis is an issue faced by many in the UK today, as rising prices and increases to household bills are forcing people to make difficult decisions. One such person is Robert Burton, a self-employed photographer living and working in the County Durham area. As a result of rising costs in shops, increases […]
The Stadium of Light is the home to Sunderland AFC and has held some great fixtures over its time. From surviving relegation from the Premier League on the last day of the season, to witnessing consecutive relegations down to League One, Sunderland fans have been through it all. Here are 10 fan-favourite football matches to […]
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Chancellor Jeremy Hunt visited the University of Sunderland campus to promote the new funding the city received. Mr Sunak even recorded a special jingle for the University student radio station Spark. A multi-million-pound state-of-the-art Television and Film studio has been given the funding it needs to be built. It is […]
Newcastle Food Festival is to take place at Exhibition Park from Saturday, May 4 to 6 (the Bank holiday weekend). There will be food, drink, live entertainment from music to comedy, and plenty of activities for both kids and adults to enjoy! Diverse cuisine is offered, from Greek to South East Asian, accompanied by a […]
