Hexham Restaurant Week, March 3-9, aims to boost local eateries with special deals and attract tourists. Seventeen are in. Hexham Restaurant Week to Showcase Towns Amazing Food Scene Elise Geddes, a 25-year-old freelance marketer, is planning a Hexham Restaurant Week. The event aims to help local eateries. She got the idea from similar events popular…
Former ITV presenter Rachael Sweeney joins BBC Newcastle as a permanent newsreader, following in her mother’s footsteps. Rachael Sweeney Joins BBC Newcastle as Permanent Newsreader Rachael Sweeney shared some news. She posted the information on social media. The announcement happened Tuesday, February 11. Rachael is Sue Sweeney’s daughter. Sue Sweeney hosted BBC Radio Newcastle. Rachael…
Elderly woman seriously injured after being struck by a bus in Byker. Police investigating; seeking witnesses. Woman Hospitalized After Bus Collision on Shields Road, Newcastle A crash happened on Shields Road in Byker around 2 PM yesterday, Monday. Emergency crews went to the scene right away. An elderly woman in her 80s was hurt badly…
Club Fetch in Newcastle lowers entry fees for XL bully breeds, providing space for exercise despite new restrictions. Club Fetch Offers Discount for XL Bully Dogs in Newcastle Park Paige Harvey owns Club Fetch Newcastle. She lowered entry fees for XL bully owners despite the “dangerous” label. She wants these dogs to exercise freely, and…
Explore Tyneside’s shipbuilding legacy, from Titanic rescues to record-breaking voyages, and wartime service in Newcastle. Iconic Ships Forged on Tyneside A Legacy of Newcastle Shipbuilding The North East had busy shipyards long ago. They made famous ships that sailed everywhere. The industry declined later, so people lost jobs. World War Two brought a good time,…
A look back at Hexham Courant headlines, featuring fires, a bishop couple, budget news, and more from years gone by. Tynedale News Roundup: Fires, Bishops, and Budget Surprises in History Ten years ago, a plan changed in Hexham. Promises involved moving 350 council jobs there. But, the council wanted to sell its town center offices.…
Aldi staff & shoppers in the North East, UK, raise £11M for Teenage Cancer Trust, supporting young cancer patients. Aldi North East: Staff and Shoppers Raise Amazing £11 Million! Since 2017, folks in the UK have helped a lot. They gave money to Teenage Cancer Trust. The charity uses funds for young cancer patients, helping…
Darlington Station upgrade leads to train delays, diversions, and bus replacements for six weekends. Plan your travel! Major Rail Works Cause Disruption in North East for Six Weekends Hey, so Darlington Station is getting a big upgrade! Expect train delays for six weekends straight. Things are closing in both directions. They’re using a massive crane,…