In light of the somewhat fresh news that the Tyne and Wear Metro will extend it’s services into Washington with the introduction of three new stations, we have investigated which current metro ...

Glastonbury has unveiled its initial lineup, and among the star-studded names is South Shields’ very ownown JADE, performing alongside headliners such as The 1975, Olivia Rodrigo, RAYE, and Charli XCX ...

The best stories are eternal. They work in all ages. Charles Dickens’ novel and stories have never lost their popularity. One of the reasons for this, of course, is that Dickens’ themes are universal.

A new café and bookshop, Books and Bakes, has opened in The Galleries in Washington, joining a small but growing number of bookshops in Tyne & Wear that also feature an in-house café. The shop sells a ...

The Government’s Department for Health and Social Care has agreed a deal worth £617m with Community Pharmacy England as the first step of its “Plan for Change.” The investment aims to address the ...

Durham City is well known for its gothic cobblestone streets, grand cathedral and its beautiful babbling river. But in this post-lockdown world, local businesses have suffered and Durham’s streets ...

Peter Dillon’s bar on 36th Street in New York City has become a match-day home for Newcastle United fans, bringing together a mix of Americans and visiting Geordies who watch games, recreate the St ...

Ravers rave on! Welcome to the only show of its kind! 90 minutes of new skool followed by 90 minutes of old skool. Dance Revolution brings you a unique dance music experience. While some other shows ...

Warning: The following article contains mentions of suicide. Since the group first started, Man Up Durham has gone from strength to strength, now offering a variety of different events/activities, ...

From black metal savagery to mythology inspired riff worship, the North East’s metal scene’s diversity makes it an area to watch in 2025, as Will Pollock discovers. Metal music is a genre of rock that ...

Tottenham Hotspur faced European champions PSG last night in Paris and despite leading twice in the game they failed to hold on in the Champions League group stage. Richarlison gave Spurs the lead ...

Rollie misses Hamish and ponders on grief and transitions in the wake of losing a friend. For anyone affected by issues talked about in this show the number for Samaritans UK is 116 123. Here at Spark ...