Jan 29, 2026
The latest person to be sworn in as Freeman of the City of Newcastle upon Tyne, is joining a civic tradition that stretches back more than 800 years, and he has Royal connections leading to two Kings. Edward Thompson was raised on Wearside in Washington and...
Jan 26, 2026
Last night at King Street Social Club, the Bay City Rollers proved that some bands don’t just survive on nostalgia — they thrive on it. Appearing as part of the 3rd Annual Tyneside Americana and Blues Festival, their set also doubled as a perfect Burns Night...
Jan 22, 2026
Musical theatre performer Lucy Aiston, originally from Prudhoe, Northumberland, has spoken about the crucial role the Sunday for Sammy Trust played in helping her pursue professional training and build a successful career in the performing arts....
Jan 16, 2026
After an incredible 48-year career with British Airways, Gosforth based Gary Day has taken his passion for aviation and engineering into a brand-new venture: the creation of the AeroCup, a stainless-steel, twin-walled travel cup designed specifically to tackle one of...
Jan 15, 2026
Northumberland Freemasons have donated £1,060 to Blyth Valley Samba, a long-standing community drumming group, to fund new polo shirts for its volunteers. The donation was made through the Richard Henry Holmes Benevolent Fund, which supports small community...
