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American Football is one of the fastest growing sports in the UK, and indeed across the world, with The National Football League (NFL) hosting its centrepiece, Super Bowl LVII (57) at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona on Sunday February 12, as the Philadelphia Eagles take on the Kansas City Chiefs. Kettles will undoubtedly be […]
The environmental movement, Extinction Rebellion North East, has accused the energy giant, Shell, of ‘putting profits before the planet’. This anger comes after the energy companies announced it had recorded the highest profit in its 115 year history, as they saw a 53% increase to £68.1billion in 2022 due to soaring oil prices. These profit […]
Newcastle United will play in their first cup final since 1999 as they take on Manchester United in the Carabao Cup final. Tens of thousands of fans will make the journey to the capital, with or without a ticket, with many back home watching on TV. Newcastle have beaten Tranmere Rovers, Crystal Palace, Bournemouth, Leicester […]
Newcastle United fans will be planning their trip to the capital after Sean Longstaff scored two at the Gallowgate End to send his boyhood club through to the final. Newcastle will face Manchester United on February 26 to try and win their first major trophy since 1969. The club have announced this afternoon how to […]
On the 16th of January, Vaux taproom was robbed after having the outer gate ‘rammed’ by a vehicle. This resulted in extensive damage being caused to the premises, along with alcohol being stolen. Vaux taproom, is a local business on Monk street, Monkwearmouth, and it is a popular destination for local football fans before and […]
2022 was full of twists, turns…and further twists. From rap to rock to further fields, the year had something for everyone. Here’s Peter Doherty’s top 50 albums of the year… 50. OFF! – Free LSDPure adrenaline straight to the heart. Your morning brew in sonic form. Jazz infused post-hardcore. It’s about as chaotic as […]
The influence of the indie bands of the 90s and late-80s is undeniable. 30 years on, the influence of the Gallagher’s, the Madchester bands and Blur, with their bucket hats and Lennon sunglasses, is still strong. Arguably the most influential of them all were the Stone Roses, who rose in the 80s and had a […]
With rumours swiftly entering circulation, speculation has certainly increased around Sunderland’s talismanic centre-forward Ross Stewart heading into the infamously chaotic January transfer window. The 26-year-old Scotsman has attracted vast interest from various clubs across the UK. The vibrant striker spearheaded the Wearside outfit’s Sky Bet League One promotion winning campaign via the playoffs last season, […]
The best stories are eternal. They work in all ages. Charles Dickens’ novel and stories have never lost their popularity. One of the reasons for this, of course, is that Dickens’ themes are universal. He might be writing about the mid-19th Century but his messages are still relevant today. Perhaps the most relevant is A […]
As pressure from rapidly increasing energy costs mounts on the North East, two local arts venues are offering help to local people. In collaboration with Gateshead Council, two new Warm Spaces are being offered at Sage Gateshead and Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art. Gateshead Council have stated “We want to do more to help residents […]
