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Tyneside Cinema's summer treat includes 'super' Mary Poppins screening with afternoon tea
Tyneside Cinema
Newcastle's independent cinema also launches a range of cut-price £6 screenings for families during the school holidays
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Free North East school holiday activity for kids each day over the coming week
School Holidays
With the school summer holidays in full swing, here are seven free things for kids to do over the next seven days
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North East swimming pools and water parks with slides to visit this summer
School Holidays
Here is a pick of six popular swimming baths and water parks with slides within travelling distance of Newcastle to enjoy over the school holidays
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Free splash pad half an hour from Newcastle extends opening hours as 'heatwave' predicted
Chester-le-Street
A popular family attraction in county Durham has extended its opening for hours for summer now the school holidays have started
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Free fish and chips for kids on offer in Tynemouth over the summer
School Holidays
Oswin's in Tynemouth is serving up free meals for children when adults make a purchase
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Retro roller rink coming to Gateshead with epic soundtrack and £2 tickets
Gateshead
It has been announced that a roller-skating rink is coming to Gateshead for the summer and tickets are only £2
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Newcastle's Tiny Toon play area opens in the city centre - and it's free to attend throughout summer
Newcastle City Centre
Children's versions of local favourites from a Metro train carriage to a Grainger Market fruit stall are adding a while load of fun to the school holidays as Tiny Toon opens in the city centre this Monday
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Two free wristbands worth £49 for every reader at M&D's Scotland's Theme Park
Family & Kids
Enjoy a visit to Scotland's Theme Park this summer
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English Heritage summer line-up of North East family fun with knights, Romans and medieval secrets
English Heritage
Kids can get up to 'Medieval Mischief' and learn all about the secrets of the past with activities at Belsay Castle, Warkworth Castle, Chesters Roman Fort and Tynemouth Priory over the school holidays
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See the majestic underwater adventure at Dive into the Blue at STACK Seaburn
Sunderland
Dive into the Blue at STACK Seaburn is an innovative attraction in Seaburn this summer
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Vets warn 'don't burn your dog's paws' as pavements to hit 50C this weekend
Weather
Pet owners in the UK are being made aware that tarmac pavements could reach scorching temperatures of up to 50C this weekend
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Things to do with kids in and around Newcastle in the summer school holidays
School Holidays
Here's a top pick of ideas across the North East for how families can make the most of 2024's summer school break
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Byker residents to enjoy free events over school summer holidays with Newcastle City Council
Byker
Hadrian Square and Shields Road will host free events on weekends and weekdays from 20th July until 1st September.
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North East National Trust attractions to visit over the summer school holiday
National Trust
Here's a top five pick of National Trust sites to visit in Northumberland over the school holidays plus ideas in Gateshead and Sunderland too
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15 of the best paying jobs you don't need a degree for
Your Money
These are the 15 best paying jobs you don't need a degree to get - and one pays £30 an hour
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Taylor Swift fans told to 'run' to TK Maxx for £8 t-shirts they 'need'
Fashion
TK Maxx shoppers are desperate to get their hands on a range of t-shirts inspired by Fortnight singer Taylor Swift
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Vet warns of 'sickening' parasitic infection that dogs can pass to humans
Dogs
The highly contagious infection can easily spread between dogs and humans - a vet has outlined six symptoms to watch out for
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Bamburgh Castle reveals Christmas theme of this year's 'spectacular' visitor attraction
Bamburgh Castle
The Northumberland castle is set to be transformed into another winter wonderland, with new surprises and extras, while dates for another of its popular festive experiences - Meet Father Christmas - go on sale this Friday
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Washington Wetland Centre launches new postcard adventure trail for summer holidays
Washington
The giant postcards, designed by children's illustrator Ella Beech, share messages from quirky animals who live around the world.
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Peter Pan to sprinkle magic at Northumberland's Bamburgh Castle this weekend
Bamburgh Castle
Outdoor theatre performance of classic adventure tale is set to transport families to Neverland
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GemArts Masala Festival returns to the North East to showcase South Asian creativity and culture
Events
The festival will feature dance, live music, authentic cuisine and a fair for families, taking place in several venues across the city.
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Beamish Museum officially launches new 1950s toyshop and cinema
Beamish Museum
This weekend marked the big public opening day of the County Durham museum's 1950s cinema, toy shop, electrical shop and record store
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The free Newcastle film screenings showing throughout the summer - full list and timings
Newcastle City Centre
Here's a list of all 101 films being shown on NE1's big outdoor Screen on the Green between July and September
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South Tyneside Festival Parade brings carnival vibe to the coast
South Tyneside
See Saturday's colourful scenes of the annual event in South Shields which this year included South Tyneside's first Pride event
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Town Moor NewcastleNewcastle set for huge two day festival with star DJs and music icons lined upNewcastle will host a massive two day festival this weekend with an eclectic line-up of acts ready to entertain
Tesco, Asda and Lidl issue 'do not eat' warnings and recall contaminated products from shelves
Product Recalls
The Food Standards Agency has issued a number of alerts in recent weeks, warning shoppers not to eat a number of products due to contamination or potential presence of foreign bodies.
Pizza Hut launches Kids Eat Free offer for summer holidays
School Holidays
Free unlimited buffet deal is available at Pizza Hut Restaurants branches across the North East with a £10 adult spend - and for £2 there can be unlimited drinks and ice cream too
Boots offering over £100 off luxury brands in 'classics and heroes' beauty box
Boots
The new beauty box includes skincare, make-up, hair and fragrance favourites from the likes of Elemis, Sol De Janeiro, Drunk Elephant and Urban Decay
Patrick Topping and Schak 'can't wait' to get party started on Newcastle Town Moor this weekend
Town Moor Newcastle
Ticket details for this August 3-4 weekend of music which will see LooseFest present TrickFest on Saturday followed by The 90s Baby Festival on Sunday with Ronan Keating and Blue on the pop-tastic bill
TynemouthHeatwave temperatures see sunseekers head for the coast to enjoy North Tyneside's beautiful beachesThe sizzling school summer holiday weather has proved a hit with sun-seekers who have headed to the coast in their droves to enjoy the North East's amazing seafronts
Pizza Hut launches Kids Eat Free offer for summer holidays
School Holidays
Free unlimited buffet deal is available at Pizza Hut Restaurants branches across the North East with a £10 adult spend - and for £2 there can be unlimited drinks and ice cream too
Patrick Topping and Schak 'can't wait' to get party started on Newcastle Town Moor this weekend
Town Moor Newcastle
Ticket details for this August 3-4 weekend of music which will see LooseFest present TrickFest on Saturday followed by The 90s Baby Festival on Sunday with Ronan Keating and Blue on the pop-tastic bill
Vaux Brewery announces collaboration with Sunderland Sheepfolds to launch new 'Pit Pony' lager
Sunderland
‘Pit Pony’ is a collaboration that will build on almost 200 years of the Vaux brewing legacy in the city
Next offering £60 'bride to be' beauty box full of luxury brands worth over £300
Beauty
The Bride To Be Beauty Box offers more than £240 off skincare and make-up favourites from YSL, REN, Bobbi Brown, Laura Mercier and more
Newcastle United FC Pre-SeasonUrawa Reds vs Newcastle United LIVE - Early team news and updates from Saitama StadiumFollow all of the live build-up, updates and reaction from Newcastle United's latest pre-season friendly
'Blockbuster' Newcastle United transfer dream Eddie Howe won't allow to die
Eddie Howe
Newcastle United were linked with one marquee signing after another when the takeover went through but the club have to face reality as Alan Shearer comparison made
Forensics teams descend on County Durham property after baby's skeleton discovered by contractors
Bishop Auckland
Durham Police has launched an urgent investigation after suspected human remains were discovered.
Man who stabbed to death grandad previously told medics he found knife in his bed, inquest hears
Newcastle upon Tyne
Lee Santos was repeatedly stabbed by Andrew Peacock in Cullercoats, North Tyneside
More than 300,000 North East pensioners to lose winter fuel payments - see how many are in your area
DWP
Well over 300,000 people in the North East are set to lose their
Newcastle United FCTokyo tour diary: The Newcastle United press conference moment that left Dan Burn in stitchesNewcastle United's Japanese fanbase are out in force in Tokyo and one question caused much uproar from Dan Burn and Eddie Howe
Have your say as GPs threaten to bring NHS to a 'standstill'
NHS
The British Medical Association (BMA), the union for doctors, is warning that the GP system could go the way of dentistry, where many are struggling to register with a practice or being forced to go private for treatment
Northern Lights hunters look out for stunning 'extremely rare' cloud phenomenon
Weather
Noctilucent clouds have made several appearances in North East skies in recent weeks - here's everything you need to know about the phenomenon
Tosin Adarabioyo breaks silence on choosing Chelsea over Newcastle United transfer
Newcastle United FC Transfer News
Newcastle were keen on a move for the defender before he made the move to Chelsea
Morrisons giving away free food to UK shoppers in every store this August
Morrisons
Morrisons and Warburtons are teaming up to offer shoppers a free meal this August - and all you need to do is say a three-word phrase when you order to claim the offer