Acropolis, a beloved Newcastle eatery, expands to Ouseburn Garden, a trendy spot known for its vibrant atmosphere. Newcastle Food Favorite Acropolis Finds New Home in Ouseburn Garden Acropolis is a popular restaurant in Newcastle. They just opened a new branch, located in Ouseburn, a trendy area. Many locals enjoy their food. You can find Acropolis…
Explore Newcastle in 1955 through photographs, capturing daily life, FA Cup glory, and cultural moments. Newcastle in 1955 Remembering the City as It Was Seventy Years Ago Britain recovered after World War II. It was 1955, ten years later, and people felt hopeful and positive. Queen Elizabeth II became the monarch. Rationing ended, so stores…
Explore the history of Newcastle’s Riverside music venue, from its opening in 1985 to becoming a nightclub by 2005. Newcastle’s Riverside: Remembering the Iconic Music Venue The Riverside, a Newcastle music spot, turns 40 this summer. It opened June 10, 1985, on Melbourne Street. Big bands and new acts played there for 15 years. Some…
Antony Woods, 69, of Newcastle, awaits sentencing after admitting to possessing child abuse images collected over five years. Newcastle Pensioner Faces Jail Over Child Abuse Image Collection A senior citizen is in trouble with the law. Antony Woods had child abuse pictures, which police found on devices at his house in Newcastle. Woods, age 69,…
Jim, formerly of Ruban’s and Toto, opens The Bluebird in Stoke combining café culture with cocktail elegance. Familiar Face Opens Café Cocktail Bar in Stoke-on-Trent’s Heart Jim opened a cafe-cocktail bar in Stoke. Locals are already enjoying The Bluebird. He used to own Ruban’s and Toto in Newcastle. Afterward, he worked as a mixologist in…
Bath ranked among the most pessimistic UK cities. Residents express doubt about housing, cars, & future prospects. UK City Faces Doubt After Being Named One of Most Pessimistic Places A survey looked at people’s outlook on life. It found many Bath residents feel negative about their future. Over a third doubt they’ll get their dream…
One-bed flat on Newcastle Quayside for sale. Features include bridge views, balcony, and allocated parking. Newcastle Quayside Flat with Tyne Bridge Views on Sale for £120,000 There’s a flat for sale in Newcastle. It’s on the Quayside, costing £120,000. Living Spaces are helping to sell it. First-time buyers might like this one. It’s a one-bed…
A Newcastle man was jailed after burning his mother with hot oil, headbutting her, and assaulting police officers. Newcastle Man Jailed for Oil Attack and Assault on Mother Edward Castor attacked his own mother at her home in Newcastle. He burned her with hot oil and bit her during this violent outburst after drinking. Edward…
The UK’s first global LGBTQ+ summit, #SaferToBeMe, could inject over £1 million into the North East economy. Global LGBTQ+ Summit in UK to Boost North East Economy The UK will host its first global LGBTQ+ summit. It could boost the North East economy by over £1 million. The #SaferToBeMe summit may bring over 500 people…
Broken down train near Manchester disrupts rail services causing delays and some cancellations. Manchester Train Breakdown Causes Delays and Cancellations Hey, guess what? A train broke down near Manchester. It happened between Stalybridge and Victoria station, causing problems for trains tonight. Some train lines are blocked because of this. Your train might be late by…