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World renowned basketball team the Harlem Globetrotters are set to shine at the Newcastle Utilita Arena. The Harlem Globetrotters are a unique spin on a traditional basketball team, travelling the world displaying their tricks and talents. From athleticism to comedy, their shows promise entertainment. The globally-known basketball travelling circus prepares to mark their 100th year […]
Sea Change, based in South Shields and employing neurodiverse adults, has opened its second location at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens. It offers a wide range of food options, including vegan, gluten-free, and vegetarian dishes, and provides adults with autism and learning difficulties the opportunity to develop skills for sustainable employment. It has received tremendous support […]
The government has given the green light for a further £4million investment to tackle anti-social behaviour and violence across the North East. This funding will support ‘robust targeted policing’ and early intervention initiatives to help tackle anti-social behaviour and serious violence. Susan Dungworth, Northumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner, welcomed the news that funding has been […]
Preparatory works have now begun for the development of the new Crown Works Studios on the banks of the River Wear. The plans were initially granted approval back in May 2024, with Sunderland City Council describing the project as a “once in a generation development.” Diggers have now begun to clear the land on the […]
North East band Primaveras will be performing alongside local bands Bogus and The Marbellas at The Bunker, Sunderland, on Saturday 5th April in an already sold-out event. The band consists of four members Tobey Hall,19, Joshua Hancox,19, Fynn Bowman,19, and James Bacon,20. Tobey is the Vocalist and also plays the Rhythm Guitar. Fynn is the […]
North East house builders and bird charities are on a mission to save the swifts. Swifts rarely stop flying—they’re almost always in the sky, even when asleep. They only land to nest. Traditionally, they’ve nested in small holes in buildings, especially older ones, which had ventilation gaps ideal for swifts. But modern homes are built […]
England’s Red Roses will open their home Rugby World Cup on Friday 22nd August against USA at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light. USA hooker Kathryn Treder is no stranger to the north east, having played for Darlington Mowden Park Sharks, before folding at the conclusion of the end of the 2022/23 Premier 15s season. She hopes […]
The Carabao Cup is set to be presented to fans for the first time at the women’s Tyne and Wear derby on Sunday. Newcastle United women host Sunderland women at St James’ Park on Sunday, in a match which has currently sold more than 28,000 tickets. This event breaks the league record of 15,387, set […]
A regional food festival is to be held in Newcastle this weekend with 25 street food vendors, entertainment and free entry. Feastopia prides itself as the North East’s hottest food festival and organisers are getting ready to set up shop in Times Square, Newcastle this weekend. The event, will run from Friday, March 21 until […]
Newcastle Cocktail Week is back tomorrow (March 21st). Here are the 50 participating venues based in and around Newcastle city centre. Running from March 21st to March 30th, Newcastle Cocktail Week features 50 fantastic venues offering a select range of cocktails at discounted prices. The event kicks off with a launch party at Victor’s in Newcastle, […]
