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New padel courts and facilities open across the North East
The UK's fastest-growing sport is booming in the North East with several new facilities opening for local players. From a £1m investment in…
Tynemouth volunteer lifesavers welcome new recruits after record-breaking year
The Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade has expanded its team with six new recruits following its busiest year of service on record. These ded…
Vast private collection of British comics to be auctioned for posterity
A remarkable archive of over 40,000 comics and 20,000 pieces of original artwork, painstakingly collected by a Newcastle-born enthusiast si…
Local WhatsApp group grows into thriving community for hundreds of women in Northumberland
What started as a simple message to find a few local friends has blossomed into a vibrant network of over 260 women in Ponteland and Darras…
Star Wars fan brings smiles to Tyne and Wear Metro passengers
A North Tyneside dad delighted commuters by boarding the Metro dressed as the Mandalorian to celebrate 'May the Fourth'. Inspired by his da…
Padel becomes the UK's fastest growing sport with major investment in the North East
Padel is surging in popularity across the UK, offering a fun and lower-impact alternative to traditional sports like football. The North Ea…
Award-winning Northumberland restaurant finds new owner to continue its success
The Courtyard in Pegswood, frequently ranked as the top restaurant in Northumberland, has been handed over to a local businessman who plans…
Beloved North Shields bakery moves to new high street home after 36 years
The popular North East institution Dicksons is opening a brand new shop in North Shields following the closure of its long-standing Bedford…
New bargain shop opens in Gateshead town centre
A new independent shop called BBM Bargains has opened in Gateshead, offering local residents a huge variety of affordable household goods. …
Historic Hebburn pub to be transformed into new café and apartments
The former Kelly pub in Hebburn is set for a new lease of life after plans were approved to convert the building into a café and restaurant…
New wildlife hospital to be built in Sunderland after charity wins planning approval
Local charity Pawz for Thought has been given the green light to build a specialist wildlife veterinary centre in Wearside. The new facilit…
Travel writer celebrates Sunderland as a hidden gem for UK tourists
Author Ben Aitken has praised Sunderland as the 'Queen of the North', comparing its beautiful sandy beaches and promenade to Los Angeles. H…