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Did the MOBOs leave a legacy or was it a spark with no fire? “Who would have thought? The MOBO Awards in Newcastle!” This was the reaction of many residents in Newcastle and the surrounding areas when it was announced that the MOBO Awards, a significant event celebrating Black music, would be held up […]
Man, who left his promising job and luxury lifestyle, started his own company with one clear goal “Serve Humanity, Save lives” In a country like Pakistan, where numerous challenges and a lack of basic facilities prevail, everyone is in a constant struggle; yet, there are still a few who work for the welfare of others. […]
Thousands of small businesses across the country will have more opportunities to win valuable contracts with public sector organisations, supporting local economic growth and innovation under a new government plan. Under the National Procurement Policy, complicated government buying processes will be simplified to make it easier for small businesses to create more jobs. The idea […]
As more than 500 crime fiction fans descended on the Playhouse, Whitley Bay for Bay Tales 2025, Spark‘s Eleanor Tait spoke to award-winning author of the Vera and Shetland book series, Ann Cleeves, about the writer she’s supporting at this year’s festival.
A vibrant market showcasing over 50 women-owned businesses will take place in Newcastle this International Women’s Day weekend. The event, held on March 8 and 9 at the Ouseburn Trust Visitors Centre, will run from 10 am to 4 pm. Organised by Flaura Rose and The Find, the market is free to attend and aims […]
Team Sunderland men’s rugby president ‘fancies’ his team’s chances of back-to-back cup victories after their Northern Conference shield semi-final win. After successfully dismantling Leeds Trinity 67-12, – thanks to Hat-tricks from Ethan Sutcliffe, Dean Edmundson and Michael Holder – Harvey Allen, Team President, is looking to win the cup for the second season in a […]
Nissan and Honda have failed to reach an agreement over a multi-billion dollar merger, leaving many workers worried about their future. In December Nissan and Honda announced their plans to merge the two companies after conducting talks since last March. But since then plans have stalled and now it has been announced that the deal […]
North East darts had a very successful 2024 with Chris Dobey firing his way to 10th in the world and back into the Premier League. Alongside Dobey, making a name for North East darts is Callan Rydz who had a really successful World Championship. ‘The Riot’ narrowly lost out to three-time World champ Michael Van […]
