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”
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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”
Drunk and Disorderly Course for Newcastle
Last year over 3,000 people were arrested for being drunk and disorderly on Newcastle streets. So the police are trying a new way to stop this kind… Read more “Drunk and Disorderly Course for Newcastle”
Thunder Thursday Flood Victims Talk to the Council
Flood victims have been telling the authorities what happened to them on the day that’s been dubbed many things, like the Toon Monsoon. Newcastle City Council held… Read more “Thunder Thursday Flood Victims Talk to the Council”
Mega Monday: Online Christmas Shopping
£320million was how much we were expected to spend on Monday 3rd December. But that’s just sitting at the computer. It was mega monday, the day Visa Europe… Read more “Mega Monday: Online Christmas Shopping”
Where are the North East gritters?
With reports of -7C in parts of County Durham and snow and ice making driving particularly bad on side roads, the wintry weather caused a nightmare on the region’s… Read more “Where are the North East gritters?”
Children Starving in Newcastle
Turkey, brussels sprouts, cranberry sauce…would your christmas be the same without it? The perfect Christmas is an experience many parents want to give their children – but… Read more “Children Starving in Newcastle”
Firemen in Action on Bonfire Night
It was another busy Bonfire night for our fire brigades last night. Firefighters on Tyne and Wear received 476 calls a number of which were to impromptu… Read more “Firemen in Action on Bonfire Night”
Dementia Respite Home for Newcastle
Patients with dementia can often end up in care homes that aren’t suitable for their needs. But those opening a new respite home in Newcastle this week are hoping to… Read more “Dementia Respite Home for Newcastle”
Fiona Marley Paterson 