It’s been a year since Thunder Thursday stopped us all in our tracks and sent the region into a state of emergency. One place badly hit by… Read more “Thunder Thursday: Bellingham 1 Year On”
Spending Review: Bill Quay Farm Saved
The Chancellor George Osborne has set out where eleven and a half billion pounds will be cut from Government spending. The spending decisions announced by the Chancellor… Read more “Spending Review: Bill Quay Farm Saved”
St Oswald’s Hospice Fashion Show
Charity shops used to be a place you dumped your unwanted stuff…but in recent years they’ve seen a revival. Savvy fashionistas scour the racks looking for vintage… Read more “St Oswald’s Hospice Fashion Show”
4G Interfering with Freeview
Have you had one of those purple flyers through your door asking if you watch Freeview? Well don’t throw it away – it’s about new 4G mobile… Read more “4G Interfering with Freeview”
Nick Clegg Visits County Durham Manufacturing
The Deputy Prime Minister’s visiting North East businesses today announcing plans to spend government money on manufacturing in County Durham. One of them is the Siemens plant… Read more “Nick Clegg Visits County Durham Manufacturing”
Graham Wylie: Why Newcastle Needs a Home for Heart Patient Children
The Sick Children’s Trust and Children’s Heart Unit Fund are trying to raise 2 million pounds to build a Home from Home at Newcastle’s Freeman Hospital. The… Read more “Graham Wylie: Why Newcastle Needs a Home for Heart Patient Children”
No More Lollipop Man for Darras Hall
Teachers and parents at a Northumberland school are angry that from today children are crossing the B road in front of their school without a lollipop man.… Read more “No More Lollipop Man for Darras Hall”
Prince Charles Creates Wildflower Meadows
Prince Charles wants to create over 60 new Wildflower Meadows. Prince Charles is commemorating the 60th anniversary of his mum’s Coronation by creating a wildflower meadow in… Read more “Prince Charles Creates Wildflower Meadows”
Northumberland County Show Moves to Bywell
After years of taking over Corbridge for the Bank Holiday Northumberland County Show was in a new place. It’s one of Northumberland’s biggest events – attracting families from all… Read more “Northumberland County Show Moves to Bywell”
Trinity Square Opens in Gateshead
The transformation of Gateshead Town Centre has reached a landmark with the opening of the new Trinity Square development. The site used to be dominated by the… Read more “Trinity Square Opens in Gateshead”
Fiona Marley Paterson 