Cheryl Cole came to Newcastle to sign copies of her new album a Million Lights at HMV on Northumberland Street. Thousands of fans camped overnight to try to… Read more “Cheryl Cole in Newcastle”
Lianne Smith Found Guilty and Criminally Responsible
Update on the Lianne Smith murder trial in Spain:
The Hoppings Fairground opens tonight after postponement
Unprecedented rain fall delayed the start of the 130th Hoppings fairground. It was due to start on Friday 22nd June but Newcastle’s Town Moor was a mudbath before… Read more “The Hoppings Fairground opens tonight after postponement”
Reporting Live on the London 2012 Olympic Torch in Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Newcastle & Hexham
If the audio doesn’t play please go to my Soundcloud page. Thursday 14th June 2012 It’s been an amazing day up at Berwick-Upon-Tweed in Northumberland reporting live… Read more “Reporting Live on the London 2012 Olympic Torch in Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Newcastle & Hexham”
BAE Systems Closes Newcastle’s Historic Vickers Factory
BAE Systems, who make munitions for the British army, announces the closure of it’s historic Vickers factory in Newcastle. I was at the factory for BBC Newcastle’s… Read more “BAE Systems Closes Newcastle’s Historic Vickers Factory”
Syrians Protest in Newcastle
President Assad insists his soldiers had been protecting the villages – and weren’t responsible for the killing of women and children. Syrians living in the North East… Read more “Syrians Protest in Newcastle”
Shortage of Scout Leaders
There are 3369 teenagers in the North East who want to go to Scouts, but can’t. That’s because there’s not enough Scout leaders – they’re volunteers like Brenda… Read more “Shortage of Scout Leaders”
Blaydon Races 2012: 150th Anniversary of the Song
On Saturday 10th June 2012 the heavens opened with fury on the North East but it didn’t stop the 32nd Blaydon Race on the 150th anniversary of… Read more “Blaydon Races 2012: 150th Anniversary of the Song”
North East Street Parties for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee 2012
If the official street parties are anything to go by, there were loads more of us celebrating the Queen’s Jubilee than the Royal Wedding. According to a survey – 7… Read more “North East Street Parties for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee 2012”
Fines Go Up in Newcastle for Dog Muck and Litter
Newcastle City Council is cracking down on dog muck and litter. It’s been announced that fines are about to get more expensive. I reported from North Kenton… Read more “Fines Go Up in Newcastle for Dog Muck and Litter”
Fiona Marley Paterson 