Category: Politics

We are England is a new current affairs programme with a difference. It shows a changing England through a local lens.

An open letter to Boris Johnson from one of his constituents. David Keys, historian and author on the subject of Russia and Ukraine.

Carol Westall reports on the trauma of real life experiences from long Covid sufferers as shared in the latest APPG.

Virgin Care has a contract for providing sexual health care services for parts of Teesside. How will this fit with its quick profit focus?

Ann Schofield discusses the importance of the contributions that Ida B. Wells-Barnett made whilst fighting for African American Civil Rights.

The National Trust says delays in the heritage scheme set to replace EU funding risk “erasing or damaging history.” Another Brexit bonus?

High praise for local firefighters as they rescue beloved dog in Sunderland. Clio was given life-saving oxygen.

With the rejection of Aquind’s subsea plans, has Simon Clarke, MP, now waved goodbye to the regular donations from Boris Johnson’s friend?

A North East family was delighted to stumble across a ‘box of delights’ that containing priceless memories.

This week id the start of three days of protest by Steve Bray and SODEM outside parliament. It started with Brexit and now it’s about corruption.

David Walsh writes about on the science fiction T-City Trilogy by Mark Aldard and its relevance then and now.

If you are already a Shakespeare fan or expert, then The Tragedy of Macbeth worth a watch. If you are new to Macbeth then this film is a great introduction.

Former Durham police chief, Mike Barton has spoken candidly about the current Westminster row so-called ‘Partygate’. Barton, who was critical of the Dominic Cummings trip to Barnard Castle during lockdown has said that the current situation is “significantly worse.”

A window on a changing London neighbouhood – real people, real stories. From an ever open door to a sewing machine…

Visions of the future from T. Dan Smith and his ‘lesser known Teesside twin’, Tim Thornton, through to sci fi fiction in the North East….

There is an old philosophical thought experiment that you will have heard of. It goes like this – “If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?” This old chestnut persists because it so beautifully demonstrates how language and meaning can impact upon how […]

The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill is going through the report stage in the House of Lords at present. You may also know that this bill contains provisions limiting civil liberties, in particular the right to protest peacefully.

Coping with change is often difficult especially in these unpredictable times, and in particular for those with autism. Here are some tips on how you can help.

Ben Houchen, Tees Valley Mayor claims that workers rights are excluded from freeports. Is this really the case?

Grassroots for Europe, along with other pro-European organisations is very concerned about the new powers created by the Policing Bill.

Exploring race, privilege, allyship and masculinity, Human Nurture tells the story of two ‘could-be’ brothers whose lives are cleaved when one is rehomed, and the other is left behind in the care system.

A poem about how accidently going to a drinks party could happen to anyone..

Many people, including right across the North East will have to make the hard choice of whether to eat or heat in 2022. We need to hold the government to account.

The NHS has praised staff from the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service for their work on tests and vaccinations

A look to what the future might hold for our new Red Wallers in the North East.

Last night, I was unfortunate enough to overhear a meeting of the local UKIP party. I’ve never heard such an unhappy bunch of winners, their whole meeting seemed to be about settling scores with unbelievers!

Chi Onwurah, MP for Newcastle Central, today highlighted another broken promise from the Tory government. This is their lack of commitment to dementia research.

It was a fascinating cultural mix involved with the work camps: well-meaning aristocrats, trade unions, desperate unemployed miners, European students and now a group of upper-middle-class, left-wing, London musicians thrown into the cultural melting pot.

The government has called for ex-teachers to return to the classroom to cover for Covid absences. Why would they?

Part 2 of Matt Vickers taking on the Planning Inspectorate…