Jun 18, 2026
A new independent footwear store is aiming to put customer service back at the heart of retail after opening its doors on Newcastle’s prestigious Grey Street. Barker at The Brogue Trader, offers more than 130 styles of premium men’s footwear alongside luxury...
Jun 16, 2026
A North East community campaign inspired by the legacy of boxing legend Muhammad Ali is aiming to bring people together across cultures, faiths and backgrounds while inspiring the next generation ahead of the 50th anniversary of Ali’s historic visit to the...
Jun 16, 2026
What started in a bedroom in 2008 has grown into one of North Tyneside’s leading maritime exporters. Paul Pringle, Managing Director of Solarglide, has built the Wallsend-based company into a globally recognised supplier of blinds, window wipers, window films and...
Jun 15, 2026
Wallsend Sea Cadets Launch Urgent Appeal to Save Headquarters from Roof Crisis Volunteer leaders fear much-loved youth facility could face closure without major repairs A North Tyneside youth organisation that has helped generations of young people develop confidence,...
Jun 15, 2026
A children’s story written by a nine-year-old schoolgirl more than four decades ago has finally been brought to life as a professionally published book, with proceeds helping children and families affected by cancer. Karen Crear, from Chester-Le-Street, has...
Jun 10, 2026
A photographer who moved to North Shields from Reading to document the North East is preparing for her biggest exhibition yet, celebrating the people, places and everyday moments that make the region special. Gaby Zak, known for her striking landscape photography and...
