"This Lent, the students and staff at St Benet Biscop have truly exemplified what it means to live with transformational love, leaving a lasting impact on the school community and beyond" northeastbylines.co.uk/news/communi...

Wednesday, April 15th 7pm. Join our live webinar for a powerful conversation on justice and equality. We’re bringing together four incredible women – including survivors of the Epstein and Harrods cases – to explore power, resilience and building a safer future www.tickettailor.com/events/bylin...

Happy Easter! And the second in our look back at earlier Easter articles can be seen here "I believe the great majority of traditions are fake or at least emphasised. Real traditions like April Fools Day are now virtually criminalised" northeastbylines.co.uk/business/eco...

Bus journeys only grew by 0.35% in 2024/25, whereas the rise was 5.66% with rail  | Stuart Arnold

On 1 April 2026, Fusion Lifestyle, the charity operating over 100 leisure centres, swimming pools, and lidos across the UK, entered administration northeastbylines.co.uk/region/tynes...

Happy Easter! Here's the first of a look at Easter stories over the past few years northeastbylines.co.uk/business/rur...

As living costs rise, a new tool helps UK residents calculate the salary needed to match their lifestyle goals | Lanre Sonde

Tees Valley is to share up to £30mn with nearby East Yorkshire & Hull region to support their work on clean energy and industrial decarbonisation  | Peter Morris

Skerningham: it’s NOT a garden village | Peter Greenwood

Let’s toast to the Bard of Avon … with a glass of Spanish wine in hand! | María Asunción Barreras Gómez

"There are three urgent and indeed great problems that we face, not only in the United States of America, but all over the world today; the problem of racism, the problem of poverty and the problem of war." northeastbylines.co.uk/news/politic...

It’s New Year’s Eve in a quiet corner of Kent and a killer is in the house. The protagonists are locked in a remote location. Night has fallen, and a murderer is on the loose  But whodunnit? | Ray Casey

Three new appointees to government organisations who join those responsible for improving and protecting our environment and green economy | Peter Morris

Two charities have shared a record-breaking charity donation of more than £40,000  | Gareth Lightfoot

Regional figures exceed UK average as government publishes localised poverty data northeastbylines.co.uk/news/educati...

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Join our live webinar for a powerful conversation on justice and equality. We’re bringing together four incredible women – including survivors of the Epstein and Harrods cases – to explore power, resilience and building a safer future. www.tickettailor.com/events/bylin...

Robin Tudge is raising money for Meningitis Research Foundation. "Climb all 99 Cheviots of 300m+" northeastbylines.co.uk/news/health/...

As nearly £5bn is spent on public food and catering in England each year, the public sector has an opportunity for health improvement northeastbylines.co.uk/news/health/...

The recent racist abuse suffered by a Sunderland player gives reminds us we should hold everyone accountable for discrimination, even sponsors and governments  | John Hird

Robin Tudge is raising money for Meningitis Research Foundation. "Climb all 99 Cheviots of 300m+" | Robin Tudge

As nearly £5bn is spent on public food and catering in England each year, the public sector has an opportunity for health improvement | Peter Morris

“Music and art were never considered in the Brexit negotiations” "Since leaving the EU, I've had one job there. One. Our industry is slowly dying. And I don't know what to do. I think we're now out of the equation in terms of working in Europe"

🔥 Now THIS is timely… Bringing together Epstein & Harrods survivors to highlight the huge legal gaps in justice for women & girls. This follows our Bylines Gazette on the topic, with a special interview with Sangita Myska. Come along to the webinar—> www.tickettailor.com/events/bylin...

Passenger services returned to Bedlington railway station on 29 March 2026, for the first time since Dr Beeching swung his infamous axe | Ray Casey

"Since leaving the EU, I've had one job there. One. Our industry is slowly dying. And I don't know what to do. I think we're now out of the equation in terms of working in Europe"  | North East Bylines

From Waseem: "This rubble was our home, our safety. In a moment, we lost everything. My family now faces fear and cold every day. I’m trying to start over, but I can’t do it alone. 🙏 Even a small donation can change our lives. Please don’t pass by… your support is our only hope." gofund.me/35fdca7d

Middlesbrough, Hartlepool and Sunderland to share £8mn in funding to support adults facing multiple disadvantage | Peter Morris

The news from Gaza, is as follows: Israel completely controls the Strip, intermittently preventing food from entering. Food prices remain high, and we can only buy limited quantities. Gaza has been without electricity for three years, and there is no consistent supply of clean water | Yvonne Wancke

Parents invited to shape new play Mother? in open workshops exploring real-life parenting experiences. | North East Bylines

Why do they spread lies into the faces of their own supporters, to set their own country on fire? | Robin Tudge

In this part, we will delve deeper into Teesworks' untrue claim of a 4,500 acre estate. We’ll compare this claim to the 1,273 acres that are actually available, and we’ll examine how much of the land has actually been put to use. | Ray Casey

I have always been attracted to charities that work directly with the population at the grassroots, finding ways to help them lead better and healthier and more fulfilling lives. One such charity is Practical Action | David Taylor-Gooby

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

Waseem kindly asks for your support today. The goal is close now, but he continues to need help for him and his boys in this war-ravaged landscape. He needs to raise funds ahead of an operation. gofund.me/2cf747874

Remembering the history associated with Holy Week and Easter  | Maureen Taylor-Gooby

''There has been a history of speeding vehicles down Hillsview Ave and nearby streets. Anything that slows down the traffic is to be welcomed. Given that there are a lot of older residents and families in the area, this has to be seen as a positive development.'' | Stephen Lambert

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Babul’s family run restaurant has achieved outstanding success by winning Silver certificate at the 2026 North East Tourism Awards.  | North East Bylines

The Langbaurgh Loop includes many East Cleveland landmarks  | Stuart Arnold

There's lots going on with Northumberland Wildlife Trust as warmer days and lighter evenings herald Northumbrian springtime. | Peter Sagar

I’m 90 – soon to be 91 and I’m bored. Do I want to be 90? No! Can I do anything about it? No! But I can do something about being bored, can’t I?  | Audrey Marshall

For those who haven’t been paying close attention to the property market, something strange is happening to the distance between Stockton and Darlington. It’s shrinking. The town centres remain 9.5 miles apart, obviously. But the green space in between is changing colour before our eyes | Ray Casey

Gateshead council has reported continued improvements in housing  | Austen Shakespeare

Northumbria University accused of trying to 'blackmail' striking lecturers northeastbylines.co.uk/business/eco...

Fawdon South and Throckley and Newburn to receive Pride in Place funding northeastbylines.co.uk/business/eco...

Chris Lloyd of the Northern Echo was compere for the evening. Here’s my report on the proceedings, neatly summarized into the 30 most inaccurate statements made by Ben Houchen over 110 minutes on Wednesday evening. | Ray Casey

France’s recent municipal elections did not deliver a decisive defeat for the far right, but they did reveal something more valuable: how the left can win when it is disciplined, grounded and able to communicate clearly | Jay Robinson

Waseem needs urgent help. His shrapnel injuries are getting worse. Without surgery he could lose a limb or even his life. Even a small donation could make the difference. gofund.me/35fdca7d @mommunism.bsky.social @pepsffk.bsky.social @gofund-gaza.bsky.social @dgmeek92.bsky.social @fairshare.help 🍉

Celebrating and reflecting on neurodiversity northeastbylines.co.uk/news/educati...