Audrey Best, a vibrant 101-year-old, enjoys singing and lunch outings with friends, proving age is just a number. Meet Cramlington’s 101-Year-Old Choir Singer Who Still Attends Singing Group Cramlington: Meet Audrey Best, a lively 101-year-old who loves to sing. She’s the oldest member of a local choir called Singing for Wellbeing. Audrey joined the group…
A Newcastle takeaway was fined after failing food safety checks, leading to its closure. The owners faced hefty penalties for poor hygiene practices. Filthy Newcastle Chinese Takeaway Fined for Serious Food Safety Violations Newcastle: A couple ran a dirty Chinese takeaway that got shut down last September. They were fined thousands for not following food…
Cork commuters face disruptions as major railway upgrades continue until late 2025 Cork Train Services Disrupted for a Year Due to Major Railway Upgrades Cork: Commuters are in for a bumpy ride. There are some big upgrades happening on the train lines. These changes will stick around until late 2025. Evening and night work will…
The Natural Foods Bakery has closed its Fitzgerald Park location, leaving locals searching for coffee and treats in the area. Cork City Park’s Only Food Spot Closes as Popular Cafe Shuts Down Cork: The only spot for coffee and snacks in Fitzgerald’s Park has closed. The Natural Foods Bakery shut its doors yesterday, leaving a…
Plans to upgrade two roundabouts in Northumberland may be scrapped after being labeled as poor value for money by National Highways Northumberland Roundabout Upgrades at Risk Due to Poor Value Assessment Cramlington: Plans to upgrade two roundabouts in Northumberland are in jeopardy. National Highways has called the upgrades ‘poor value for money’. These roundabouts, Seaton…
A new action plan is in the works to tackle child poverty in the North East, following a significant summit that gathered community leaders and stakeholders. North East Child Poverty Action Plan Takes Shape After Landmark Summit Newcastle: A big meeting happened recently to address child poverty in the North East. Mayor Kim McGuinness is…
Foster carers protested at a council meeting, demanding fair pay as many leave the system due to low compensation and lack of support. Protesters Disrupt Northumberland County Council Meeting Over Foster Carer Pay Northumberland: A protest by foster carers at a council meeting caused quite a stir. They were there to demand better pay and…
Cork’s County Council is on the lookout for part-time firefighters at ten stations. Join the team and make a difference in your community! Cork Fire Stations Seek New Recruits as Council Urges Community Sign-Ups Cork: If you’re looking for a way to earn some extra cash and help your community, listen up! The County Council…
Newcastle tenants are getting back over £100,000 after being overcharged on rent since 2017. The council is addressing the issue after a housing regulator’s review. Newcastle City Council Issues £100,000 Refund for Rent Overcharges Since 2017 Newcastle: The city council is refunding over £100,000 to tenants. They found that some residents were overcharged on rent…
Gosforth’s high street plans are still in the works, nearly five years after the bollard debate started. What’s next for this busy area? Gosforth High Street redesign plans latest – almost five years after bollards row began Newcastle: The plans to revamp Gosforth High Street are still being worked on. It’s been almost five years…