The North East does not simply need another programme for young people. It needs to use the powers now available...

As we return to school, Byker Primary asks whether the government’s new breakfast club model will work for the children...

Where you grow up still has too much influence over the opportunities available to you

For me, the nurdles incident raises a much bigger question: do we, nationally, properly recognise the importance of the coastline...

Protecting the integrity of civic institutions is one of the greatest responsibilities public office carries

New research names the North of England the UK's most popular destination for 2026. But is it time to treat...

On the last day of another challenging year for schools, it is time to reflect on the responsibility owed to...

St Oswald’s reflects the very best of our North East communities and our willingness to support one another

2026 is the Year of Reading- and it matters

The risk is that the House of Lords ceases to function primarily as an independent revising chamber

How far is England along the unfinished road to devolution, and how much further has it still to travel?

The danger is that policy begins to drift towards the most visible intervention rather than the most effective one

Understanding the implications of the £2.50 bus fare cap within devolution

In an era increasingly defined by churn, that question is becoming harder to avoid

A reflection on bidding culture, judgement, and why feasibility is still too often treated as an afterthought in local government...

Newcastle’s new political agreement may prove more significant than it first appears

Perhaps the AGM is a moment for Newcastle to rediscover its identity, articulate a vision and provide the leadership needed...

Done properly, the Green Super Port will not simply strengthen our ports. It could help reshape the economy of the...

The Late Shows is a unique opportunity to experience the interconnectedness between two cities culturally and socially

Mental Health Awareness Week, Monday 11 May 2026 – Sun, 17 May 2026: the gap between conversation and care

The future of Newcastle should be shaped by its unique people and identity

The central economic challenge; to shape investment priorities and give clarity through which progress is understood and communicated

The Renters’ Rights Act marks a major shift in tenant protection, but without deeper reform it risks improving conditions within...

International Workers’ Day on 1 May is often presented as commemoration, but it is much more than that - it...

Newcastle’s political landscape is changing, but not yet settled into a new shape. What is emerging is less predictable system

Markets have always mattered, and markets still matter

An analytical perspective on emerging political trends, governance, and regional implications

At The Core, we are ready to work with government, local authorities, and industry partners to ensure Newcastle’s hospitality sector...

On 1 April 2026, Fusion Lifestyle, the charity operating over 100 leisure centres, swimming pools, and lidos across the UK, entered administration

To mark the recent National Social Work Day (17 March), the spouse of a social worker reflects on the importance...