Prolific thief Christopher Smith stole £300 of goods from a Sainsbury’s, filling a bag so full he struggled to carry it. Newcastle Thief’s Bag of Stolen Goods Too Heavy to Carry from Shop This guy, Christopher Smith, stole from a store. He has a really long criminal record. It includes 283 past offenses. Smith was…
The once bustling Buffalo Joes, a River Tyne hotspot, now stands empty after a failed rebrand and recent fire. Gateshead Party Bar Abandoned on River Tyne After Unsuccessful Change Remember going out around 2004? You might have visited a spot by the River Tyne. It looks pretty bad now. The new Hooters in Newcastle made…
Guide Dogs seeks volunteers in Newcastle. Meet retired pups Kenny and Heidi and discover how you can help the visually impaired. Retired Guide Dogs Visit Eldon Square to Recruit Charity Volunteers Eldon Square had special visitors today. Kenny and Heidi, retired guide dogs, came to visit. The Guide Dogs charity staff joined them. They wanted…
Newcastle celebrates six decades since The Rajah, its pioneering Indian restaurant, introduced curry to local diners in 1965. Newcastle Marks 60 Years Since First Indian Restaurant Opened Doors Most people enjoy curry. The UK has about 10,000 Indian restaurants now, serving many customers with dishes like bhuna and biryani. Curry’s origin in Britain is linked…
Experts warn of rising dog thefts. Owners are advised to secure homes, keep pets supervised, and teach recall commands. Dog Owners in England Urged to Keep Doors and Windows Shut Tightly Experts revealed dog theft risk areas. They want owners to stay extra careful. Keep your doors and windows shut tight. Dog thefts might increase…
This week Newcastle covered Hooters, Carabao Cup tickets, TV license changes, DWP checks, and new Europe travel rules. Newcastle News TV Licences, DWP Checks, Hooters, Europe Travel Rules This week was busy, and people had questions. We used Google data to find top stories. We then answered questions about news. Here is a quick recap…
Test your knowledge of the iconic bridges spanning the Tyne! Identify them via reflected close-up images in a new quiz. Tyne Bridges Quiz Can You Name All Seven Newcastle Gateshead Spans The River Tyne has many bridges. They connect Newcastle and Gateshead. Locals love seeing them when coming home. Thousands use them daily. Seven bridges…
Seven individuals in the North East faced justice for supplying illegal drugs, with offenses spanning from Newcastle to Durham. North East Drug Dealers Prosecuted for Selling Illegal Substances Drug dealers operate in the North East. Police caught and prosecuted these individuals. They sold illegal substances in the region. Seven people faced justice for drug supply.…
Former Newcastle youth worker Don Irving is grateful for North East donations of 200+ football shirts for kids in Zambia. North East Generosity Sends Football Shirts to Zambia Thanks to Don Don Irving once worked for Newcastle City Council. He helped young people there. Now, Don thanked people in the North East. They gave over…
Council is under fire for Gosforth pothole spraying debris. Schoolchildren are at risk near Jubilee Road. Newcastle Council Faces Criticism Over Dangerous Gosforth Pothole A Newcastle councillor is worried about a pothole on Jubilee Road in Gosforth. He says it sprays debris onto the pavement where schoolchildren walk, making him very concerned. Councillor Peter Lovatt…