Newcastle Summer Guide 2025

North East High Street Decline

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High streets across the North East have suffered a dramatic decline over the past decade, according to new research from Health Equity North.

Summer Fun: Why the Dog Bowl is the perfect place for a day of family fun

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We went down to Dog Bowl, a dog-friendly bowling alley in the city to get started on our summer activity series.

Let’s be blunt about knife crime

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We speak to Patrick Green, CEO of The Ben Kinsella Trust, about knife crime and about the Let’s Be Blunt campaign started by Leanne Lucas, the yoga instructor stabbed at the tragic Southport stabbing incident where three young girls lost their lives.

Shelby’s Dog Bakery is collaborating with Bark Love at Glasgow’s SWG3

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Bark Love is a festival for dogs launching at SWG3.

Alleged Liverpool driver faces charges against six victims after 79 injured

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The CPS said the charges would be kept "under review as the investigation progresses".

People on the street: Will rounded knives help prevent knife crime?

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We went out into Manchester to ask people on the street about knife crime and whether rounding the tip of kitchen knives would help to limit attacks.

Paul Doyle appears in court over parade crash

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Paul Doyle, 53, the man accused of being the driver that ploughed into crowds at the LFC victory parade, has appeared in court.

What's on in Birmingham this summer: the major events list

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Explore Birmingham's vibrant summer scene with a lineup of festivals celebrating music, food, and culture. From the Mostly Jazz Festival to the Birmingham Mela, discover events that bring communities together and boost the local economy.

Plans announced for St Paul’s Carnival 2025: Roots of Resistance marks the 60th anniversary of the Race Relations Act!

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Plans have been announced for St Pauls Carnival 2025, with a renewed focus on activism, heritage and education. The 'Back A Yard' programme will replace the full street parade for a second year running, marking a significant shift from the large-scale celebration that once drew over one hundred and twenty thousand people

What could prevent Knife Crime in the UK?

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The yoga teacher who was present at the Southport attack suggests that kitchen knives should be swapped with rounded blades. Is this the answer to tackling knife crime in the UK?