Liebherr’s Sunderland plant faces potential job cuts due to low demand for cranes, affecting nearly half of its workforce. Employees were informed during a meeting. About 90 Jobs at Risk at Sunderland’s Liebherr Crane Factory Amid Demand Drop Sunderland: About 90 jobs are at risk at Liebherr’s crane factory. The company says demand has dropped,…
A new stage show celebrating North East music will debut in Newcastle this spring, featuring local opera stars and a documentary on coal mining history. New Stage Show Songs of the North East Set for Special Newcastle Debut Newcastle: A fresh stage show is coming to town! It’s called Songs of the North East, and…
Rail operators are advising against travel due to severe weather, with LNER suspending all services north of Newcastle. Stay safe and check updates. Rail Operators Warn Against Travel as LNER Cancels Trains North of Newcastle Newcastle: A big weather warning is making waves in the rail world. LNER has announced that no trains will run…
A Newcastle hospital is pioneering a brain implant to help Parkinson’s patients manage their symptoms more effectively and improve their quality of life. Newcastle Hospital Among Four Worldwide Using Brain Implant for Parkinson’s Newcastle: People in the North East are getting a groundbreaking brain implant for Parkinson’s. This new tech is a game changer for…
Exciting new funding and projects are boosting the North East’s creative scene, attracting talent and investment in film, music, and writing. North East Creative Industries Thrive with New Film, Music, and Writing Projects Gateshead: The Glasshouse music centre was buzzing last week. Big names were there, but not just the usual artists. Culture Secretary Lisa…
A woman was brutally attacked in Sunderland after a light-hearted joke about her horse escalated into violence, leaving her with serious injuries. Sunderland Woman Attacked After Horse Joke Leads to Shocking Violence Sunderland: A woman was attacked after making a joke about her horse. It all started at a beer garden where she was having…
Two young heroes from Bowburn received bravery awards for saving their dad’s life during a diabetic emergency, showcasing incredible quick thinking. Bravery Awards for Bowburn Kids Who Saved Dad from Diabetic Coma Bowburn: Two kids, Tyler and Amber, are real-life heroes. Tyler, just eight, called 999 when his dad, Jamie, collapsed at home. He stayed…
A coach crash in Ashington led to two arrests and evacuations, but thankfully, no serious injuries were reported Men Arrested and Homes Evacuated After Coach Crashes into Flats in Ashington Ashington: A coach crashed into a block of flats, causing quite a stir. Two men were arrested after the incident, which happened on Tuesday night.…
A 21-year-old man was caught drink-driving after crashing his car in Newcastle following a night out with friends celebrating his exam results Drink-Driver Crashes on Busy Newcastle Road After Night Out Celebrating Newcastle: A young man made a big mistake after a night out. Richard Kelso, 21, was celebrating his exam results and new job.…
Northern Trains is cracking down on vapers after many complaints from passengers. They want everyone to enjoy a smoke-free journey. Northern Trains Warns ‘Sly’ Vapers After Receiving Numerous Complaints Leeds: Northern Trains is taking a stand against vapers. They’ve had a flood of complaints from passengers. Since April 2024, 77 people have raised concerns about…