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Tyne Sewage Spills Lasted a Shocking 5,716 Hours

Storm overflows discharged sewage into the River Tyne’s saline estuary 840 times during 2025, according to analysis of Environment Agency Event Duration Monitoring returns. Monitors at 23 Northum...

News Team 24 August 2026 5 min read

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A Working Community by the Sea: North Shields Fish Quay

A celebration of the North Shields Fish Quay, the centuries-old working fishing community on the Tyne where maritime heritage and new life meet.

30 July 2026 6 min

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Energy Provider Complaint Guide Every Household Needs

For households across Newcastle and the North East, rising energy bills have made every pound count....

30 July 2026 5 min

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A Century on Stage: Newcastle's People's Theatre

A celebration of Newcastle's People's Theatre, one of the country's oldest amateur theatres, bringing community-run drama to the people for over a century.

30 July 2026 6 min

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Answering the Call: The North East's Volunteer Rescuers

A tribute to the North East's volunteer lifeboat crews and mountain rescue teams, who risk their own safety to save the lives of others.

29 July 2026 6 min

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Blood, Organ and Stem Cell Donation: How to Sign Up

Three separate registers, three different processes, and a set of rules that changed significantly in recent years without many people noticing.

29 July 2026 5 min

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For the Love of Talent: Sunday for Sammy

A celebration of Sunday for Sammy, the much-loved North East charity show born of friendship that showcases the region's talent and supports young performers.

28 July 2026 6 min

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When the Tall Ships Came to the Tyne

A celebration of the day the Tall Ships came to the Tyne, drawing huge crowds to the riverside for one of the great community gatherings in recent times.

28 July 2026 6 min

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Down on the City Farm: Tyneside's Community Farms

A celebration of Tyneside's city farms, the community-run urban farms that bring animals, growing and a green oasis into the heart of the North East's cities.

27 July 2026 6 min

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Newcastle's Local Hidden Faith Community

In a world that often feels increasingly noisy, Newcastle's Quaker community offers something refres...

26 July 2026 5 min

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A Look Inside Local Hindu Life in Newcastle upon Tyne

Walk along West Road in Newcastle and it quickly becomes clear that the city is far more diverse tha...

25 July 2026 5 min

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Newcastle Pride Safety Tips Everyone Should Know

Pride events across Newcastle and the North East are some of the region's most vibrant celebrations,...

25 July 2026 5 min

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Why National Marine Week Matters In The North East More Than Ever

From puffins nesting on dramatic cliffs to grey seals basking along the shoreline, the North East is...

24 July 2026 5 min

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River Tyne Safety Equipment That Could Save Your Life

The River Tyne is one of Newcastle's most recognisable landmarks, attracting thousands of people eve...

22 July 2026 5 min

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The Meaning Behind the Pride Flag and Its Colours

Every colour in the rainbow Pride flag was chosen deliberately, and the design has evolved considerably since it first flew over San Francisco in 1978.

20 July 2026 4 min

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