Newcastle-based band, The Pale White, have just announced a UK-wide tour for 2026. The venues span from Edinburgh to London, ending with a final wrap-up in Newcastle. The alt-rock band, currently consisting of brothers Adam and Jack Hope, originated in Wallsend and has been actively gigging since 2016. They have been from success to success […]

Rugby culture has become so well-known across the world as loyalty and sportsmanship takes over the core values of the sport, on the pitch and off. We talk to Sunderland University Rugby team’s Jonathan Derby who talks about his experience playing for the team and how it has been important to him during his first […]

Roker Records, located on Fulwell Rd in Sunderland, has been open for little over a month and has already become a hotspot for vinyl collectors in the North East. I spoke to shop owner Iain Wakefield about opening his own shop, and turning his longstanding love for vinyl records into business. Roker Records is open […]

From walks along the coast to woodland trails, the North East offers a wide-ranging selection of routes that nature lovers or those in search of knowledge of regional history can pursue. This list displays the best of these walks, stretching from Northumberland down to Durham. CRAGSIDE Surrounding an incredible Victorian country house, Cragside’s extensive gardens […]

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 […]