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Roker Pier Re-opens after £850K restoration
28 Nov 2014 11:05 am | Donna Petch
ROKER Pier is re-opening to the public today (Friday 28 November) from 9am after a £850,000 re-surfacing and repair project. The 600metre long pier, which is 111-years-old and Grade II listed, was closed to the public on Sunday 22 June 2014 for the works. Works, as part of an on-going refurbishment programme, were carried out … Continue reading » |
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Akenside Syndrome: Scratching the Surface of Geordie Identity
27 Nov 2014 06:31 pm | Donna Petch
Newcastle-born and bred Joe Sharkey has written a book to highlight Akenside Syndrome. The syndrome is described as “A condition of feeling ambivalent towards Newcastle or Tyneside despite often retaining a strong emotional bond with and/or sincere affection for the area. A vague sense of unease and feeling of not quite belonging or fitting in … Continue reading » |
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North East Contact Centre Awards 2014 – Winners Announced
27 Nov 2014 05:47 pm | Donna Petch
The winners of the 2014 North East Contact Centre Awards were announced during an evening of glitz and glamour on Friday 21 November. Rainton Meadows Arena played host to hundreds of guests at this year’s Oscar themed event which was organised by Sunderland City Council. After weeks of deliberation the judging panel of seven declared … Continue reading » |
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England Captain Scoops BBC North East Sports Personality
27 Nov 2014 01:32 pm | Donna Petch
England’s rugby world cup winning captain Katy Mclean (South Shields) has been named BBC North East Sports Personality of the Year. The title was announced at the BBC North East Sports Awards at the Forum Theatre in Billingham on Wednesday. Other winners included Sunderland Ladies FC, Paralympian Jade Jones and basketball coach Fabulous Flournoy. Rowing … Continue reading » |
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WIN Tickets: Game of thrones Stars One-Off event, 11 Dec
26 Nov 2014 07:38 pm | Donna Petch
Stars of the smash-hit Sky Atlantic show Game of Thrones are to perform stand-up comedy in the North East next month. Chance to Win a pair of tickets see form below. Ben Crompton, who plays Eddison Tollett of the Night’s Watch in the HBO series, will appear alongside Gemma Whelan, best known to fans as … Continue reading » |
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