Author: Cian Mortimer
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Businesses across the North East have until June 1, 2025, to clear disposable vapes from their shelves following the government’s announcement of a ban on single-use e-cigarettes. This move, aimed at reducing environmental harm and protecting public health, has sparked significant debate across the North East. Environmental campaigners argue that disposable vapes, often seen littered […]
Former One Direction star Liam Payne has died age 31, after falling from a third-floor balcony at a hotel in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina. Emergency services said Payne fell into a courtyard of the Casa Sur Hotel in the trendy Palermo neighbourhood of the city. Payne, who was from Wolverhampton, had a son, […]
Rumours linking Newcastle boss Eddie Howe to the vacant England national team role have finally been squashed. Since the resignation of former manager Gareth Southgate in the aftermath of England’s Euro 2024 final defeat, the rumour mill has been in full swing. As interim manager Lee Carsley failed to really win the Three Lions faithful […]
A man was tasered and arrested by police after brandishing a knife in a Newcastle Wetherspoon pub on Saturday. Shortly before 10.30am on Saturday, the police received reports of disturbances at the Five Swan pub in Newcastle City centre. A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: “It was reported that a male inside the venue was in possession […]
Two men have been sentenced to almost 20 years in jail at Newcastle Crown Court after being caught with Class A drugs worth just under a million pounds. The sentences were given in relation to a case which had already seen an associate convicted in 2022. Kevin Hardacre, of William Street in Rochdale, was previously […]
This year marks a decade since the pop-duo Rizzle Kicks graced the stage at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light. The one-day festival saw Rizzle Kicks take to the stage alongside a whole host of pop legends including Jessie J, Jason Derulo, and The Vamps. The Brighton-born pair were highly complementary of the North East. Speaking to […]
Sam Fender has taken to social media to tease the release of a third studio album. Fans of the North Shields born indie musician have been keeping an eagle eye on his social media accounts lately as he has posted several cryptic hints about his return to the studio. A link appeared on Fender’s Instagram […]
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of burglary and driving whilst unfit through drink or drugs. The Road Policing Unit tracked down a stolen Kia, which was believed to have been stolen from the Durham area and used to transport alleged suspects. They observed the Kia travelling in convoy with a stolen Skoda. […]
Hollywood actor-turned-musician Ross Lynch was spotted partying in the popular Newcastle student club, Market Shaker. Fans were shocked to see the ex-Disney megastar celebrating after his gig with his band, The Driver Era, at the O2 City Hall. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Market Shaker (@marketshakernewcastle) Lynch was captured […]
North East Labour MP Andy McDonald is urging Chancellor Rachel Reeves to use her Budget at the end of this month to reverse planned cuts to the Winter Fuel Allowance (WFA). “The cuts to Winter Fuel Allowance continue to conflict starkly with the commitment to reject austerity and will leave poor pensioners in cold homes […]
