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Primark Metrocentre is getting a makeover with a 14,100 square foot extension. The store, located in Anchoring Exhibition Square, is to take over unused space previously owned by Argos. The extension open date is to be confirmed this summer. Conor Walsh, Director of Sales UK commented: “We are excited to be extending our popular Gateshead […]
Amid the stark realities of the ongoing Gaza crisis, a beacon of hope emerged in Newcastle as Jeremy Corbyn, a steadfast advocate for Palestinian rights, took centre stage. Newcastle played host to a fervent discussion on peace and solidarity amidst the tumultuous landscape of the Middle East. On February 11, PalesTyne, a Palestinian support group […]
Pro-Palestinian activists from the constituency seized the opportunity to confront MP Bridget Phillipson about the government’s financial support in light of the Gaza-Israel War. On the evening of February 4th, 2024, Houghton-le-Spring witnessed a heated community meeting hosted by Phillipson, the Member of Parliament for Houghton and Sunderland South. The focus of the […]
The new trains on the Tyne and Wear Metro system have been delayed again until the end of 2024 despite setting aims of running the updated fleet by summer 2023. The current Metros have recorded the lowest punctuality of 61% for four weeks between 11 November – 9 December. This is the lowest in the […]
GP Thomas Kwan, 52, has been arrested for attempting to murder his mother’s partner Patrick O’Hara age 70 by allegedly poisoning him. The Doctor, who worked at the Sunderland practice Happy House Surgery, and lives in Stockton-on-Tees was remanded in custody following his appearance at Newcastle Magistrates Court on Wednesday morning. Kwan has not entered […]
Happy Chinese New Year! 恭喜发财！ Did you know that Chinese New Year is celebrated in different countries around the world? Chinese New Year was first celebrated in the Shang Dynasty, 3500 years ago in China and soon spread across countries with high Chinese populations. It is now celebrated in China, Vietnam, Malaysia, South Korea, Singapore, […]
Sunderland Til I Die is officially coming back to Netflix for its third and final season on the 13th of February. A new trailer is yet to be released for the third season, but it is widely reported that the series will consist of three episodes focusing on the Black Cats’ climb out of League […]
I saw ‘Bring Me The Horizon’ for the first time on tour on January 16 2024 at Newcastle Utilita Arena – they simply did not disappoint. This tour had three different support acts, the first support act was Staticdress, second was Cassyette and third was Bad Omens. Since the tour I have had Cassyette on […]
Whatever you’re fancying this pancake day, we have you covered with a list of the best places in Sunderland to get that pancake fix. From sweet to savoury, we have gathered a range of different options to suit your taste. Port of Call – Sunderland Port of Call in Sunderland will be serving a delicious […]
Armed police have raided two properties in Newcastle as the hunt for suspected chemical attacker Abdul Shokoor Ezedi continues. The two addresses, a pizza takeaway where Ezedi worked and a flat above, were searched in the early hours of the morning as part of a joint operation between the Metropolitan and Northumbria Police. Ezedi has […]
