A burglar with a long record avoided jail after breaking into a Newcastle pub, which had been targeted multiple times. Benwell Burglar Walks Free After Pub Break-in Despite 230 Convictions A burglar avoided jail after a pub break-in. The pub had already been burgled three times recently. This happened in Newcastle. Two masked men broke…
Newcastle council house rents may increase by 2.7% to fix repair backlogs and invest in homes after regulator concerns. Newcastle Council Rents Likely to Rise for Housing Investment Newcastle council house rents will probably go up this April. City leaders will likely approve a 2.7% rent increase next week. The council wants to invest more…
Newcastle gets ready for a bigger, bolder Stack opening in 2025, blending history and modern entertainment near Pilgrim Street. Newcastle Stack Confirmed for 2025 Opening Building Transformation A new STACK is coming to Newcastle. Owners shared progress updates on Monday. The first STACK opened in Newcastle in 2018. People enjoyed entertainment, sports, and food. It…
Hall Hill Farm in County Durham, under 20 miles from Newcastle, wins a top UK award with over 100,000 visitors. Hall Hill Farm Near Newcastle is Named UK’s Best Large Farm Attraction A family farm in County Durham is celebrating a win. It was named the large farm attraction of the year. Ann Darlington and…
Natalia Cruddas, 30, found unresponsive in Blakelaw. Combination of prescription and illegal drugs led to fatal outcome. Newcastle Woman Dies After Lethal Drug Mix, Inquest Hears Okay, so an inquest happened. It was about Natalia Cruddas, who died in Newcastle. Police found her when looking for someone else. The police went to a house in…
A Newcastle dad’s lullaby, written for his daughter nearly 60 years ago, is now inside collectible teddy bears. Dad’s Lullaby from 60 Years Ago Lives on in Teddy Bears Brian wrote a song for his daughter Karen. He called it “Little Girl.” That was almost sixty years ago. Karen now re-recorded the lullaby and released…
North Shields sees a property boom, driven by affordable housing and coastal charm, despite mixed local opinions. UK Seaside Town with £38k Houses Draws Influx of New Residents A town in northern England gains attention as property prices are rapidly increasing there. North Shields boasts a nice beach and lively quayside. New bars and restaurants…
Jacque Doguie, 27, admitted to drug-driving in Byker after smoking weed, facing a three-year ban and increased sentence. Byker Driver Four Times Over Drug Limit After Smoking Joint Jacque Doguie admitted to driving after smoking weed. He was already serving a suspended sentence. This was his second drug-driving offense in two years. The 27-year-old first…
Several Byker eateries received low food hygiene ratings requiring urgent changes based on recent inspections. Byker Takeaways Need Improvement in Food Hygiene Scores People often check food hygiene ratings first when choosing takeaways or restaurants. You often see these scores in a business window. Ratings range from zero to five, which helps people decide where…
Police responded to ‘reports of concern’ at Angel Heights in Newcastle. A search found no one inside the derelict building. Police Investigate Concerns at Abandoned Newcastle Building Hey, something happened in Newcastle. Police went to an old building this morning. Someone was possibly inside. The building is Angel Heights. It’s on Westgate Road. It opened…