December 29, 2018
- Afternoon tea at Sage Gateshead - a top setting for music but what about the food? While Sage Gateshead is famed for music performances what did we make of the afternoon tea?
- Police unable to act on complaints about adults having sex with teens in their care due to 'outrageous' legal loophole; NSPCC's Close the Loophole campaign calls for all adults working with children, such as sports coaches, to be covered by the law.
- Call for ban on sick 'hunting trophies' from endangered animals as Brits kill overseas; British hunters bring home tusks, trunks, feet, ears and tails after killing the animals overseas.
- The North East book not seen in England since Anglo-Saxon times - 1,300 years ago; The Codex Amiatinus, made at Wearmouth-Jarrow Abbey, weighs 35kg and was a gift to the Pope in 716AD. It stars in a new exhibition.
- Sunderland's Duncan Watmore looking forward to striking a partnership with Charlie Wyke; Duncan Watmore and Charlie Wyke are both making their way back to fitness after knee injuries, and have the attributes to be a great combination.
- Drug thug with checkered past given an electronic tag for Christmas and New Year; Christopher Bowery's record includes assault and even sparking a gun scare.
- Inside Britain's 'safest' food bank - spreading the spirit of kindness to struggling families; PACT House is run by volunteers and supports Stanley residents who need help - whether it is a free meal, shelter, clothing or Christmas presents.
- From shipping containers to Mobikes: How Newcastle city centre changed during 2018; From new parks and new bars to giant cranes appearing on the skyline, here we take a look at how Newcastle city centre changed throughout 2018.
- Jack Ross on the futures of Sunderland youngsters Elliot Embleton, Max Stryjek and Bali Mumba; Elliot Embleton and Max Stryjek have enjoyed loan spells away from Sunderland in the first half of the season, while Bali Mumba could potentially benefit from one.