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”
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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”
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”
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”
Newburn: 6 Weeks After Floods
It’s been 6 weeks since the North East was once again subjected to lashings of water falling from the sky, flooding homes and businesses across the North… Read more “Newburn: 6 Weeks After Floods”
Fiona Marley Paterson 