ADVERTISEMENT Separate from the body one large rump (as much as you can manage without causing agitation). Carefully snip away any fat in the welfare state budget. If in doubt, cut it out! Boil for several decades, adding in a sprinkle of foreigner hatred every morning. Bring to a simmerContinue Reading
ADVERTISEMENT Since the year 2010, I have slowly, found myself descending into a dystopian nightmare. The biggest growth industry under this government is food banks. What in the world is going on? How many Tory MPs are doing photo opportunities at food banks stating they are delighted to be there?Continue Reading
ADVERTISEMENT Responding to the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement today, Anna Turley, Chair of North East Child Poverty Commission said: “The Chancellor confirmed today that we are now in recession, and it’s clear that the months ahead are going to get even tougher for many families and children here in the NorthContinue Reading
ADVERTISEMENT A bill (Terminal Illness [Support and Rights] Bill) proposed by Stockton North MP Alex Cunningham to strengthen employment rights of terminally ill people and stop people with terminal illnesses falling into fuel poverty will be debated in the House of Commons on Friday 18 November. What’s in the bill?Continue Reading
ADVERTISEMENT The government has accepted a proposal from the Environment Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Select Committee, for an independent expert group to investigate the mass die-off of crustaceans along the North East coast that has occurred since October 2021. The committee made the recommendation in a letter to SecretaryContinue Reading
ADVERTISEMENT A much loved musical which opens in Newcastle this week will be taking to the stage with Pride, as it supports the city’s largest free festival. The multi-award-winning Kinky Boots, opens for a short run at the Tyne Theatre and Opera House this week, bringing back to the regionContinue Reading
ADVERTISEMENT As world leaders met in Egypt for the COP27 Global UN Climate Summit, mass mobilisations in towns and cities across the world took to the streets on Saturday 12 November to say “This crisis demands action” and to demand global climate action now. In Newcastle the North East ClimateContinue Reading
ADVERTISEMENT London always seems to have something new to offer. Due to Covid-19 it has been a few years since we last travelled to the capital. With trains running direct from the North East down the East Coast line, London remains easily accessible. Rather than visit the usual tourist hotContinue Reading
ADVERTISEMENT My father-in-law Charles Edward Brett a gentler man you never knew saw best pal’s head blown off in France. My Father-in-law served his country was Churchill’s bodyguard. A photo in the War Museum. Potsdam. Harry, Joe, Winnie shaking hands and Charlie standing to attention behind and to the left.Continue Reading
ADVERTISEMENT Hobson’s Choice, at the Tynemouth Priory Theatre, was the first play staged there on Percy Street, 50 years ago. In celebration, the same show, repeated this week until the 12 November, curtain up at 7.30, is a testament to the dedication shown by three members of the original cast.Continue Reading
