Easter

The fabulous Durham Easter Egg Run which was a record breaker in 2026.

1,200 bikers roar into action in a fantastic Easter convoy

The convoy sets off from Dragonville in Durham for their journey to North East hospitals.

Bikers to donate thousands of Easter eggs in North East convoy

Sainsbury's is offering bags of veg for just 15p - and that's not the only deal on offer to Nectar Card holders

Full list of 15p Easter veg at Sainsbury's plus half price lamb leg

The Simba Hoxton bed in mustard velvet features a bold padded headboard and contemporary design finish

Simba Hoxton bed deal: £160 off in Easter sale before April 6

Heavy wind is expected to hit Tyneside this weekend.

Met Office issues Easter weekend weather warning for Tyneside

Lamb leg is a bargain right now at Sainsbury's - but pairing it with 15p bags of veg will put a smile on anyone's face

Sainsbury’s Easter roast dinner deals: lamb half price with 15p veg

This is what times the major supermarkets are open on Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday 2026

Easter 2026: Opening times for major supermarkets over bank holiday

I found this incredible deal that will keep kids entertained during Easter half term (aff)

Easter half term made easy with this crafting kit for kids

Several major fashion and department store retailers, including M&S, Next and Primark, have announced their opening and closing times for the Easter weekend.

Easter 2026 Major UK retailers opening hours - M&S, Next and more

Marks and Spencer Easter eggs 2026 - available to buy via Ocado.

M&S Easter eggs you can get delivered to your door with Ocado

Unstructured Easter revision can quickly leave students feeling overwhelmed and off track

Easter revision has started – but many are making this mistake

Customers are raving about Simba — now up to 30% off this Easter (aff)

Simba Easter sale with up to 30% off selected products

Aldi's lamb dinner is available for just over £2 a head for a family of four this Easter.

Best Easter 2026 supermarket deals: Aldi's meal is just over £2 a head

Eldon Square launches Easter reading corner to inspire young readers of Newcastle.

Eldon Square set for Easter giveaway as part of 50th year celebration

The average participant receives one and a half chocolate eggs per year

Adults 'gutted' when parents bought them their last chocolate egg

Experts warn that unstructured revision over Easter could hold students back in GCSE and A-level exams

The Easter revision mistake that could cost exam grades

Thousands of students are now turning to structured revision support ahead of GCSE and A-level exams

The Easter revision decision that could boost exam results

Bikers by the hundred took part in the convoy which toured North East hospitals where they delivered Easter eggs.

Bikers get ready for huge North East Easter charity convoy

Aldi is giving shoppers 40,000 free mini eggs - here’s everything you need to know

Aldi is giving away 40,000 free Easter eggs

Top Buys Spring Collection special edition – fresh deals across fashion, home and garden

Top Buys Spring Collection special – best deals delivered weekly

Book some family time on the beach for less than £150 this Easter

We've found five Easter school holiday beachside breaks under £150

Forget chocolate this Easter the P.Louise beauty egg is packed full of treats (aff)

I tried the P.Louise Easter Egg and this £60 set feels so luxe

Fancy a car that smells of mini eggs? Now's your chance, because it's on sale

Drivers are snapping up a Mini Egg car air freshener ahead of Easter

Tyne and Wear Metro

Metro control room upgrade expected to impact Easter services

Parkdean Resorts is offering new attractions for the whole family to enjoy

Inside a £10m revamp of two seaside holiday parks - breaks from £112

Easter holidays don't usually come this cheap

We've found a three-night Easter holiday for two for less than £100

The best fish and chip shops in North Tyneside and Northumberland

The best fish and chip shops in North Tyneside and Northumberland

Helena Mellenchip, willow sculptor

I create life-size animals out of twigs - watch how I make them

Helena Mellenchip with one of her willow sculptures at Lytham Hall

Meet the willow artist behind 'mesmerising' sculpture trail

The North East Museums Group operate some of the biggest attractions in the region.

I run a Museums group and we saw 50,000 visitors over Easter

Mallard ducklings and mother in the Wesley Brook, Shifnal, Shropshire.

Watch: 12 adorable ducklings slide down gentle waterfall to reach mum

Shopping bags.

Easter Monday opening hours for UK shopping centres

The exact amount of time you can keep Easter lamb in the fridge.

The exact amount of time you can keep Easter lamb in the fridge

Bikers by the hundred took part in the convoy which toured North East hospitals where they delivered Easter eggs.

Brilliant biker convoy supports North East charities

A woman lays near to a blooming cherry blossom tree, as she reads her book.

Watch: Temperatures forecast across the UK for Easter Sunday

Easter eggs can be potentially fatal if eaten by our dogs/

The life-threatening warning signs your dog has eaten chocolate

Millions of people are set to face disruption to their Easter travel plans this weekend

Millions face Easter travel chaos - what you need to know

The top 10 places to visit for fish and chips in the UK on Good Friday

The top 10 places to visit for fish and chips in the UK on Good Friday

Good Friday supermarket hours: When UK stores close and opening times

Supermarket opening and closing times on Good Friday

The Easter holidays will impact the opening hours of your doctor's surgery.

Are GPs open over the Easter weekend? What to do if you get sick

The Metrocentre, in Gateshead.

Metrocentre reveals family-friendly activities for the Easter holidays

(Photo: SUSANNAH IRELAND/AFP via Getty Images)

Early Easter benefit payments for 1000s as DWP and HMRC dates moved

Simba's Hybrid mattress: a night-time game-changer

Simba Easter sale: save up to 20% on Hybrid mattresses now

Prezzo's Easter menu, which includes, clockwise from top left: pasta alla vodka; Creme Egg calzone, Tuscan sausage and broccoli pizza; a children's sundae

I tried Prezzo's Creme Egg calzone

Traffic warning as 19.1m expected to make car journey on Good Friday

10 of the best pub and restaurant deals for Easter 2025

10 of the greatest pub and restaurant deals running this Easter

© 2026 Iconic Media Group Ltd. All rights reserved.Terms and Conditions Privacy notice