Tiny volcanic rocks used as fertiliser on North East fields can increase crop growth by more than 20%, Newcastle University scientists proved this week — in a process which also captures huge amounts of carbon. The landmark findings, officially published in an academic paper today (March 28), could have a major impact on British farming …
“Sandwiched between edgy Byker and upmarket Jesmond, Heaton feeds from both in terms of attitude and what it offers. The result is a vibrant neighbourhood, centred around Chillingham Road, with just the right amount of grit and glamour” — The Sunday Times Best Places to Live in the UK, March 17, 2024 When it comes to …
The challenges of recruitment and retention in the engineering and manufacturing sector will be tackled head-on at an industry conference in Newcastle next month. Engineers and Manufacturers Assemble: Recruitment and Retention — organised by membership organisation Engineering and Manufacturing Network (EMN) — takes place on April 26. The event will focus on how engineering and …
Theatre Royal box office on alert as the return of Sir Ian McKellen is announced Sir Ian McKellen once hailed Newcastle Theatre Royal his ‘favourite theatre’ – so we can only imagine he’s as happy as everyone else that he’s returning to its stage later this year. A limited run of four performances on Player …
Bookmakers don’t often make mistakes. There may be six runners attempting to be first past the post in the race to be North East mayor, but they make it a two-horse race. Labour candidate Kim McGuinness is favourite at 1-2 while independent Jamie Driscoll is a 13-8 shot. That means if you put £1 on …
Nothing demonstrates the importance of transport to our region’s economy more than the bus strike which affected the North East at the end of last year. With limited options for alternatives, many people simply could not get to work, school or college. Rachel Anderson understands the need for better transport infrastructure more than most. As …
At the end of last year, a series of screenings of a film called Tish packed out Tyneside Cinema. Ahead of its small screen premiere on BBC4 next month (April), here’s what David Whetstone had to say about it*. *This is how the review appeared on Cultured. North East in November. Any references to remaining …
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