Melting of glaciers in a major Alaskan icefield has quickened and may reach an irreversible tipping point earlier than previously thought, a Tyneside-led study fears. The research, led by scientists at Newcastle University, found that glacier loss on the Juneau Icefield, which straddles the boundary between Alaska and British Columbia, Canada, has increased dramatically since …
Taken as a catch-all for arts and heritage, culture is something that concerns many of us even if it hardly dominates the party manifestos. The economy, the NHS, education, welfare, transport, defence… they’re the biggies and it’s unlikely a party vowing to throw everything at the arts would win many votes if they didn’t look …
The North East election wish list is long and varied. Some favourites did emerge. Ending child poverty, investing in the NHS and social care, taxation and planning, along with a return to honesty, integrity and standards in public office. So here is our collection of ‘one wish in one paragraph’. How long is a paragraph …
Child poverty chiefs and education experts have called for an urgent new strategy to tackle destitution across the North East after a damning report revealed increasing levels of hardship is putting primary education in a perilous position. Teachers across the region are under mounting pressure to tailor the school day to the requirements of those …
On June 24, Insights North East held its annual conference. The conference took place during a critical juncture for the region with both devolution and the upcoming General Election presenting great opportunity. INE chose to hold the conference at the Fire Station in Sunderland — a wonderful cultural venue, symbolising the renewal, ambition, collaboration, and …
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, …
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 …
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 …
A prominent Newcastle figure has been commemorated at the 19th-century hall where he lived for his entire 81 years. Sir William Haswell Stephenson, who was born in and died at Throckley Hall, was Mayor of Newcastle three times and Lord Mayor four times. He was knighted in 1900 at Windsor Castle. The son of the …
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