A look at A&E waiting times from statistics to personal experience – and the challenge for the new government

On Hiroshima Day, remembering campaigning against nuclear weapons, and for peace

Dr Carol Westall writes about some inspirational women in science in the North East and beyond

Today is International Day of women and girls. Dr Carol Westall writes about some inspirational women in science in the...

Arrival of Nuclear warheads at Lakenheath base in Suffolk

How North East Conservative MPs voted on the Rwanda Bill

On the day that the UK grants Rwandans asylum – undermining the claim that country is safe, Carol Westall writes...

Coeliac disease is a condition where your immune system attacks your own tissues when you eat gluten. The following are...

October 15, 2023 - October 21, 2023

When Odysseus hit bad weather, he was travelling to the home of Aeolus, the ruler of the winds. Aeolus gave...

Commentary on 'Long Covid - What needs to happen next?' webinar

Child asylum seekers will be restrained if they “resist” forcible deportations to Rwanda and other countries, the Home Office has said.  

Recently, I took part in online event, From Couch To Chorus, and experienced what it's like to sing as part...

Due to face blindness, I mistook a builder for my wife.

"You misunderstood me, sea, I told you that I wasn't thirsty"

"My neighbour connected a band between my car and his while I was throwing up over a farm wall. 'Bad...

Starmer "making up policy on the hoof..."

A conversation in a café reveals exasperation at people coming to the UK “illegally”, but bad events can befall anyone

Carol Westall writes about the connections between West Africa and the North East, the people and the food

Carol Westall reports

Carol Westall investigates what the UK main parties are saying on immigration and asylum policies

Dr Carol Westall writes to Paulo Mirpuri, the owner of the airline company, Hi Fly, who despite earlier support for...

A range of delicious gluten-free options in rural Northumberland

Privilege Style airlines will no longer transport refugees to Rwanda

“People fleeing war, conflict and persecution deserve compassion and empathy. They should not be traded like commodities and transferred abroad...

Government schemes have still left many in temporary accommodation - one year on, and many are still in danger from...

"The provision of safe and legal routes to the UK should be a key part of the government’s strategy to...

Did the government have the right response to Covid and what happens next?

"As your constituent I look forward to seeing your resignation letter."

Refugee Week 2022 is a celebration of community, mutual care, and the human ability to start again.