The challenge facing a new kittiwake nesting tower on the banks of the Tyne was how to tempt the birds to take up residence. Now artificial nests, made by environmental and community charity Groundwork NE & Cumbria, with help from pupils at Percy Hedley School in Forest Hall, North Tyneside, and Newburn Manor Primary School …
For 50 years Sunderland fan Bob Thompson has pondered on the puzzle of the FA Cup final ticket which has lain in a drawer at his home. In the weeks leading up to Sunderland’s 1973 Wembley clash with Leeds, Bob had tried all ways to secure a ticket. Then on the morning of the game, …
If the 16-year-old Robert Renoldson was looking for adventure when he sailed out of the Tyne as a crewman on a ship bound for America, then he found it in shedloads. To cross the Atlantic in 1863 was feat enough, but when the son of a North Shields mariner arrived in Boston, Massachusetts, he landed …
NOTHING TO GAIN: The Gainford Group says it is looking to invest elsewhere after claiming a lack of support from Newcastle City Council. The company employs more than 1,200 people, operates care homes as well as hotels, bars and restaurants across Newcastle, including The County and The Vermont Hotel. Director Imran Khaliq said: “Gainford has …
It’s Beamish, the denizens of the Living Museum of the North are in period costume and in the projection room of The Grand, Bill Mather is remembering the day he got his long trousers. Bill isn’t in period costume. He has come as himself to renew acquaintance with the place he calls “my palace of …
Cultural partnership announced Northumbria University has unveiled new partnerships with Live Theatre and Tyne and Wear Museums, to ‘cement the region’s reputation for excellence in the cultural and creative industries’. The partnerships will support new research addressing some of the key challenges of our times; ‘linking culture and creativity to health and wellbeing, and exploring …
The 25 winners of the 25th Northern Writers’ Awards were rewarded and applauded this week at Northumbria University which is the headline sponsor of the event produced by New Writing North. It was another joyous reflection of the writing talent that exists across the North and which is still to be properly recognised by publishers, …
A Northumberland farmer has launched a pioneering carbon offsetting scheme — as he spreads the ‘message’ about sustainability in the region. Mike Dungait, whose family’s agricultural roots date back centuries, is offering carbon offsetting to individuals and businesses in the North East through Green Acres, his new venture on his Stannington farm. “All sides of …
The grandson of a Tyneside soldier has spoken of his pride as his VC grandfather’s anti-tank gun has gone on show at a new North East heritage attraction. Today, June 27, is the anniversary of Private Adam Wakenshaw’s gallantry and sacrifice in the Second World War, desert fighting against German and Italian forces. Newcastle-born Pte …
The scale and reach of what we call the phone-hacking scandal is easily missed. It may be nearly 20 years since it first hit the headlines but right now, in the United States, it is chipping away at the credibility of the publisher of the Washington Post, Will Lewis, who is accused of (and denies) …
@2024 The QT All Rights Reserved. Built by Nebula Labs
