The walk along Hadrian’s Wall is one of the top ten wall walks in the Lonely Planet guide. And over the last six years the number of… Read more “Hadrian’s Wall Under Threat from Walkers”
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University Applications Increase
More students are applying to university this year. UCAS, the organisation that deals with applications to all universities, says they’ve dealt with 2 point 8 percent more… Read more “University Applications Increase”
Big Garden Birdwatch
Have a guess how much we spend each year on Britain on feeding the birds in our garden? It’s a whopping 200 million pounds! There’s no doubt… Read more “Big Garden Birdwatch”
Holocaust Memorial Day: “I will be thinking of my sister”
Imagine as an eleven year old being put on a train and sent, on your own, to Britain without speaking a word of English. Otto Deutsch’s mother… Read more “Holocaust Memorial Day: “I will be thinking of my sister””
Building a Train to Withstand a Terror Attack
Newcastle University is leading a project to try and reduce the impact of a terrorist attack on our railways. The group, involving experts from across Europe, carried out… Read more “Building a Train to Withstand a Terror Attack”
North East Snow
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”
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”
Fiona Marley Paterson 