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”
Tag: Fiona Marley Paterson
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”
Josie’s Dragonfly Trust Opens New Shop in Hexham
It’s been just over 6 years since brave teenager Josie Grove, from Corbridge in Northumberland, died after turning down leukaemia treatment to get the most out of… Read more “Josie’s Dragonfly Trust Opens New Shop in Hexham”
Wrekenton Tip Closes
It’s one of Gatesheads’ major tips but the Campground recycling centre at Wrekenton is closing for a year. But will the area’s recycling rates be affected while the… Read more “Wrekenton Tip Closes”
Cancer Care Inadequate
Aftercare for cancer patients is not good enough with many patients being left without adequate support. That’s according to a joint report by the Department of Health… Read more “Cancer Care Inadequate”
A Special Kind of Mum
A woman from North Shields is hoping to change attitudes towards disability when she features as the subject of a BBC documentary. Trish can’t use her legs… Read more “A Special Kind of Mum”
How Far Should a Taxi Driver Go to Protect the Vulnerable?
A Gateshead mother is angry that her daughter was left to walk home alone late at night after every driver in a Newcastle taxi rank refused to… Read more “How Far Should a Taxi Driver Go to Protect the Vulnerable?”
Campaigners Call for Reversal of Beeching’s Railway Closures in Northumberland
There’re calls for a passenger railway line from Newcastle to Bedlington and Ashington. The line in South East Northumberland is currently used by freight trains. But the… Read more “Campaigners Call for Reversal of Beeching’s Railway Closures in Northumberland”
Soldiers Train at Otterburn Camp
Soldiers from all over the world are training with our troops for the missions after Afghanistan in Otterburn in Northumberland. I pulled on my waterproofs and boots to join… Read more “Soldiers Train at Otterburn Camp”
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