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Gen Z send nearly 600 memes to friends a year

Gen Z have friends they now communicate with exclusively through memes

Just for Laughs has finished its Montréal edition for 2026

Ad Feature Just for Laughs closes one of its biggest festivals to date

The paradise that is Doctors Cave Beach

The delights of taking the roads less travelled in Jamaica

Research revealed that more than half of Gen Z rank illness or pain among their top aging concerns, higher than Boomers.

Ad Feature Gen Z worry more about aging than Boomers, study reveals

Sundeep Bhutoria, handing over a copy of Gitanjali to West Bengal Governor, Shri R N Ravi

Ad Feature Philanthropist presents Governor with handwritten copy of novel

16 experiential installations have been created by designers Elena and Giulia Sella

Ad Feature Europe's must-see exhibition 'House of Dreamers' arrives in London

Cadbury &More has partnered with social media star, Nella Rose, to launch a ‘Bed Retreating Service'

A third of Gen Z would happily book a day off work to 'bed rot'

Chris Clarke is the new head of compliance

Ad Feature Bloomsbury Money appoints new head of compliance

First Connections co-founders Sam Binns and Andy Bartlett.

Newcastle network event revolutionises way North East does business

Ad Feature SXSW London unveils 2026 festival conference agenda and speakers

Two of the designs for the Greggs and Fenwick collaboration.

Greggs and Fenwick announce football shirt collaboration

Much like it's counterpart on the south of the Tyne, North Shields gets its name from the fishing tradition of the area. It is thought the name comes from the Anglo Saxon word Sheels, meaning shelter. It refers to the old fisherman's huts where it is thought the Quayside stands now.

North Shields among favourites to be named UK's first Town Of Culture

Owner Jade will open The Rice Kitchen this weekend.

We are offering £1 matcha for our opening day at Grainger Market

Linden Terrace, Whitley Bay

"Exceptionally compassionate" care home praised by report

New sliding glass doors have been installed at the entrances to Newcastle's Grainger Market

We're offering £1 matcha drinks on our first day of trading

Newcastle City Centre

We've led tours for years, and now we've joined a museum group

North Shields Fish Quay. Picture courtesy of North Tyneside Council.

Your reactions as North Shields announced Town of Culture plans

North Shields announces plans to run for UK Town Of Culture status

Everyone needs to visit Malta at least once. The Barcelo Fortina Malta hotel.

Why Malta needs to be on your 2026 bucket list

Newcastle's Mother Mercy.

I've been named as one of the nation's top up and coming bartenders

Club Med, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

I went to the Dominican Republic and it was a Caribbean paradise

Gateshead and towns in North Tyneside are able to apply to be named the UK Town Of Culture.

Tyneside towns now able to apply for 'Town Of Culture' status

1st look at new Bengali restaurant in Jesmond set to open in 2026

First images of new Bengali Jesmond restaurant due to open soon

Hong Kong from Victoria Peak

I went to Hong Kong and was blown away by a truly great world capital

Cllr Karen Allison, Cabinet member for leisure, tourism, regeneration and high street, and Cllr Joe Quinn, Cabinet member for planning, investments and assets, at The Light.

We're bringing a major new cultural venue to the North East

Marylebone High Street looked like a winter wonderland at night time

Enjoy a festive shopping and foodie trip in Marylebone Village, London

The Music Box is your ultimate guide to the world of music

How to get the biggest music stories straight in your inbox

Mirabello Bay Luxury Resort

Discover Crete's hidden gem: Luxury and family bliss at Mirabello Bay

Medomsley Detention Centre. Inset Neville Husband.

Ombudsman reveals systemic culture of abuse at Detention Centre

Bensham Dental Practice

Its the best I've used - Gateshead dentist gets glowing report

The Tyne Bridge on Newcastle Quayside at sunset.

I'm a Canadian infulencer and I feel like I belong in Newcastle

These sites have been shortlisted in the Nation’s Curry Awards 2026.

Restaurants named among UK's best as they reach Curry Awards final

Lumiere moon face on Durham Cathedral

We want funding allocated to Lumiere to be retained in Durham City

Heidi Range, Perrie Edwards and Kerry Katona.

Heidi Range, Kerry Katona and Perrie Edwards star in new BBC series

What have been some of 2025's biggest movies that had disappointing returns at the box office, as we near the end of the year?

The 10 shocking box office busts that left Hollywood reeling in 2025

King Street Social Club

Working men’s club to become music venue in 'huge step'

Newcastle Theatre Royal officially launches brand new adjoining bar

The Bluebird's Daughter is nearing completion.

‘Super excited’ - Director’s latest film is almost finished

The region's museums are set to benefit from a Government windfall.

Museums set for share of £20m windfall to preserve region's heritage

Reported sexual assaults are rising, but we still think there are more

The annual Dragon Boat Race has returned to the Tyne.

Fabulous photos as dragon boat race returns to the River Tyne
The spectacular NE1 Dragon Boat Race returned to the River Tyne for its fifth year today (September 27).

Asian-inspired KENJI to open Metrocentre store - all you need to know

South Shields' Sally TM is set to appear on the new season of Ru Paul's Drag Drace UK

I'm South Shields born and raised, now I'm heading onto Drag Race UK

I own one of North East's top spa hotels & the region needs to do more

Across the UK, these spectacular trees have significant in literature, film, history and more

The 10 contenders for UK Tree of the Year - with votes closing soon

Rave Aunt? Evergroover? Shuffler? Just what are these new terms a newer generation of nightlife fans is using to describe some of us of an older demographic?

What is an Evergroover or Rave Aunt? 21st-century club terms explained

City dwellers spend 10 minutes longer outside than those in suburban areas

City dwellers spend longer outside than those who live in villages

13th century friaries, Victorian tennis courts and World War bunkers are all available to explore across Newcastle over the coming days thanks to Heritage Open Days.

Heritage open days: Our top picks for free events this week

Newcastle’s dragon boat races have become a staple of the late summer on Tyneside.

Plans announced for popular Dragon Boat race on River Tyne

Copenhagen at Christmas

City break proves so popular flights are added from Newcastle Airport

For many blind people, this will be the first time they have been able to truly experience a photograph

Ad Feature Touch: Beyond Vision – An exhibition where photographs can be felt

Spend two nights in the magical markets of Paris for just £119 per person, with return flights included

Paris Christmas market break with flights and hotel from just £119pp

Gateshead Civic Centre

We're improving how we handle complaints & building trust says Council

High Hopes Day Nursery

Nursery where staff go 'above and beyond' receives new Ofsted rating

There were plenty of beautifully designed head pieces.

What do organisers think you have to do at Leeds West Indian Carnival?

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