The founder of an influential North East-based charity, campaigning to reduce the negative impact of in-service sexual violence, claims Ministry of Defence inaction is putting veterans and serving personnel in danger. Tony Wright, who set up Tyneside-based Forward Assist and is the co-author of several reports that lift the lid on a culture of bullying, …
In 1995, as Alan Hull focused on putting the finishing touches to critically acclaimed solo album Statues and Liberties, he could hardly have imagined it would be his final set of politically charged folk songs. Tragically, the Lindisfarne frontman passed away before the record was released and co-producer Dave Hull-Denholm has always wanted to revisit …
When Ella Henderson became the latest artist to receive an Official Top 10 Award last week, ahead of Friday’s appearance at Newcastle’s Wylam Brewery, it represented another significant milestone in the career of a singer songwriter who continues to confound the critics and garner fresh acclaim. The 28-year-old’s latest honour, handed out by the Official …
Slash was in town this week. It’s the first time I’ve missed Stoke’s most famous son in years but skipping his Easter Sunday sermon at Newcastle’s O2 City Hall was unavoidable. In truth, it’s a while since our Google calendars have been in sync. We’re both busy men. But Slash and I go back a …
The combination of new devolved powers and a proven track record in digital investment presents an exciting opportunity to take the North East’s tech sector to the next level. That’s the verdict of industry trailblazer David Dunn after it was revealed that the North of Tyne Combined Authority (NTCA) has achieved its target of helping …
One of the perks of joining a local newspaper back in the 1990s was the chance to write about anything and everything. Sure, there were specialist senior reporters who regularly mopped up the front page exclusives on crime, politics, education and health. But that still left plenty more for the general news pool and, as …
Most Tuesdays Hugh Welch can be found pounding the streets of Tyneside as a keen member and founding father of the Muckle Runners. After a busy working day, those keen to wind down and clear their heads ditch the business wear and don their trainers for a weekly dash that’s become central to reinforcing the …
The founders of a charity that helps to provide safe drinking water to people in need across the globe have revealed how Prince William asked to know more about a life-changing scheme. The heir to the throne is the latest convert to Grifaid and its groundbreaking water filters after he presented John and Gill Griffith …
A Northumberland astronomer is heading to the US next month to film a rare solar eclipse and beam it back live to the North East. Ellie MacDonald, 26, of Hexham, is travelling to Texas on April 8 on behalf of Kielder Observatory, the Northumberland attraction and educational charity. And clear skies permitting, she’ll capture the …
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 …
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