Some lucky people have had a sneak preview of Northumberlandia. It’s the huge sculpture of a woman built into the land on the Blagdon Estate in south-east… Read more “Northumberlandia Opens”
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Olympics Boost For Minority Sports
Before the Olympics started most of us might never have known that Great Britain had a budding contingent of handball or volleyball players. Could you have named… Read more “Olympics Boost For Minority Sports”
Metro Closed in North Tyneside
A major chunk of the Metro in North Tyneside is now closed for 23 days. From Saturday 11th August the 7000 passengers a day who use the… Read more “Metro Closed in North Tyneside”
Newcastle’s Flood Control Room
Once again the North East has seen torrential rain…On Sunday flash flooding closed the Swing Bridge across the Tyne, several metro stations and standing water up to… Read more “Newcastle’s Flood Control Room”
How the North East Created Team GB’s Olympic Rowers
It’s the year of the rowers. GB’s first gold was earned by the women’s pair. Then a bronze for the coxed men’s 8. Then yesterday a silver… Read more “How the North East Created Team GB’s Olympic Rowers”
Empty Olympic Football Seats at St James Park
Olympic ticket problems just won’t stay out of the headlines. Whether it’s long queues on the outside or empty seats on the inside, there have been problems… Read more “Empty Olympic Football Seats at St James Park”
Berwick’s Maternity Unit Closes
It’s the end of an era in Berwick – at least for now. No more babies will be born at Berwick Infirmary because the maternity unit’s temporarily… Read more “Berwick’s Maternity Unit Closes”
Nursery Graduations
As the school year comes to an end toddlers all around the region are preparing to go up to big school in September. And the latest craze… Read more “Nursery Graduations”
Thunder Thursday: A Month On
It’s a month since the North East – and BBC Newcastle – was taken over by rain on Thunder Thursday and for many families across the North East… Read more “Thunder Thursday: A Month On”
First Man Creche in the North East Opens in Cramlington
So what’s the difference between that dress and the other 10 you tried on before that? Do you have to whinge? What’s wrong with the chopping board… Read more “First Man Creche in the North East Opens in Cramlington”
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