Feb 18, 2015
A Newcastle record label is celebrating its third birthday with a showcase gig highlighting the cream of local talent. Musician Steve Cunningham who played bass with the iconic North East band, Lindisfarne from 1989 until 1994, started BoomChang Records in January...
Feb 9, 2015
A converted waiting room at a North Tyneside Metro Station has been put to good use helping creative people to get on track for a career in music, performing arts or comedy. Hot on the tracks of the success of the Station Masters’ Community Wildlife Garden, just next...
Feb 3, 2015
Fun dog show sheds puppy status as it turns three A Tyneside fun dog show is celebrating its third birthday with the prospect of raising around £1000 for a dog related charity. The Metro Mortgages “Metrodogs Fun Show” will take place on Saturday 21st February at All...
Jan 30, 2015
A former chef turned successful builder has gone back to his roots by redeveloping a Northumberland restaurant into a top class eatery serving food from local farms and suppliers. Andy King, who runs Ashington-based construction firm A King & Company, has taken...
Jan 18, 2015
A Northumberland shabby chic specialist has launched her own brand of paint for professional and amateur furniture up-cyclers. Sarah Weightman, who runs her shop, Everlong in Amble, worked with a North East paint manufacturer to create the new paint – a...