Snow, ice, freezing temperatures and transport hassle have descended upon the North East once again. First it got cold… Of course, for many people, particularly the elderly,… Read more “North East Snow”
Newcastle Council Wants to Fine Drivers
Drivers in Newcastle who wait in box junctions, or use bus or cycle lanes look out. Newcastle City Council wants more powers to control traffic in the… Read more “Newcastle Council Wants to Fine Drivers”
St Mary’s Lighthouse to be Run Privately
Fancy running a lighthouse? St Mary’s Island and Lighthouse in Whitley Bay is currently being run by North Tyneside Council but for the next five years it… Read more “St Mary’s Lighthouse to be Run Privately”
Licenses for Street Furniture in Gateshead
Shops in Gateshead aren’t happy they’ll need a license for things like advertising boards on the street. Gateshead Council says it’s received complaints about over 370 obstructions… Read more “Licenses for Street Furniture in Gateshead”
Pay Day Loan Brokers Charging Hidden Fees
One and half million people took out a loan to fund Christmas according to the consumer group Which? – but how many failed to read the small… Read more “Pay Day Loan Brokers Charging Hidden Fees”
Last Minute Christmas Shopping
On Christmas Eve you may have your feet up, enjoying the Christmas songs; fridge stocked; presents under the tree… Or you may be in the car driving… Read more “Last Minute Christmas Shopping”
Black Eye Friday
The last friday before Christmas is the night traditionally known as Black Eye Friday. Northumbria police had extra officers on duty in Newcastle and Sunderland city centres from in the afternoon… Read more “Black Eye Friday”
People’s Kitchen Christmas Party
There can be a number of reasons why people end up homeless: everything from family breakdowns; to redundancy. One night in the week before Christmas a few yards away… Read more “People’s Kitchen Christmas Party”
Spike in TV Recycling after Olympics and Digital Switchover
Have you got a new TV this year? Recycling centres have seen a few booms in the numbers of Tvs coming to them: first there was January,… Read more “Spike in TV Recycling after Olympics and Digital Switchover”
Real West End Heroes
Who would you consider your hero? You might imagine a bunch of children in Newcastle would choose the latest X Factor finalist or actor as their hero…but… Read more “Real West End Heroes”
Fiona Marley Paterson 