A national trail through some of the North-East most stunning scenery is celebrating its tenth birthday. The 84-mile Hadrian’s Wall trail now attracts around 11,000 end-to-end walkers… Read more “Hadrian’s Wall Trail Turns 10”
Scientists Warn of Alarming Wildlife Loss
Scientists are warning we are losing our wildlife at an alarming rate. The stark warning comes in a report published by a coalition of leading conservation and… Read more “Scientists Warn of Alarming Wildlife Loss”
North East Fails To Attract Tourists
We like to think the North-East is a fantastic place to visit but figures out from VisitBritain this morning suggest overseas visitors are going elsewhere. Only Newcastle… Read more “North East Fails To Attract Tourists”
Murton Pit Closures: 20 Years On
It’s been 20 years since the closure of Easington Colliery. Westoe pit in South Shields closed the same month. By the end of the year Vane Tempest… Read more “Murton Pit Closures: 20 Years On”
Newburn: 1 Year On
On 17th May 2012 a hole appeared in a road in the Newburn area of Newcastle. We know now that it was one of the first signs… Read more “Newburn: 1 Year On”
Landslips Threaten Durham Regatta
Rowers in Durham are concerned not enough is being done to prevent landslips on the river Wear. Durham Amateur Rowing Club says they’ve noticed a series of… Read more “Landslips Threaten Durham Regatta”
Tattoo Artists Call for More Regulation
Would you be happy if your son or daughter came home sporting a tattoo? Even if you wouldn’t mind them having one, would you be worried abut… Read more “Tattoo Artists Call for More Regulation”
Victoria Tunnel Voted Newcastle’s Top Tourist Attraction
It’s 85 feet underground, more than 170 years old and it’s just been rated one of Newcastle’s must-see attractions. It’s so well hidden that many people who’ve… Read more “Victoria Tunnel Voted Newcastle’s Top Tourist Attraction”
Accentuating Your Accent or Accent-uating Darling?
Now is the Geordie accent the trickiest one to mimic? BBC Radio 2’s Jeremy Vine made an attempt on his show this week, with the help of… Read more “Accentuating Your Accent or Accent-uating Darling?”
North East Scientists Say Big Cats Roam English Countryside
Researchers from Durham University say sightings of big cats in the British countryside could be real. I’ve been having a look back at the ones that made… Read more “North East Scientists Say Big Cats Roam English Countryside”
Fiona Marley Paterson 