Our first Green Team volunteering session of the year is on Saturday, 24 January, 10am to 12.30pm. We'll be doing some practical grassland management work, removing invasive species by the River Team, and joining in the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch. More info: www.tynederwentway.co.uk/article/2736...

We're proud of Gateshead and Newcastle's bridges but how much do we know about them? Join Tony to discover the fascinating history of 7 bridges, starting and ending at St Mary's Heritage Centre. Weds 14 January, 11am-12.30pm. Tickets, priced up to £12, from: www.tynederwentway.co.uk/article/3514...

Imperialism (noun): a policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonisation, use of military force, or other means. It's clear what Trump is doing. Yet our Labour government refuse to defend international law and condemn the illegal actions of a rogue state.

#BirdOfTheDay #Grounded these shots of Lapwing taken from October '25 on The River Tyne, Gateshead side, part of the Tyne Derwent Way. #TyneDerwentWay #RiverTyne #Gateshead #Nature

Essential viewing! Take 10 mins with your morning tea or coffee to watch the industrial heritage of Dunston Staiths brought to life in this fascinating new short film by Sirkka-Liisa Konttinen and Peter Roberts. Read more and watch the film: www.tynederwentway.co.uk/article/3583... #TyneDerwentWay

Interested in how things are going on the the Tyne Derwent Way? Read this new evaluation by @wavehilluk.bsky.social www.tynederwentway.co.uk/article/3567... @gatesheadcouncil.bsky.social @nationaltrust.org.uk @northumbriauni.bsky.social @newcastleuni.bsky.social @twbpt.bsky.social #TyneDerwentWay

A full moon over Newcastle this morning. December's full Moon is known as the Cold Moon, a nickname that reflects how this is the first full Moon of winter, rising during the darkest, coldest period of the year

Millions of us are still struggling to access affordable NHS dental care. I’ve signed 38 Degrees’ petition demanding Keir Starmer properly funds NHS dentistry now, will you join me? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fu...

The dead cat 🐈🪦 The tactic of throwing something so shocking on the table and everyone stops talking about what really matters. Farage has made it his every day. While we fight each other, the rich cash in. Read more: open-britain.co.uk/blog/the-art-of-political-distraction

If you’re passing Dunston Staiths, these colourful Staiths Stories boards might catch your eye. Scan the QR code and you’ll hear two amazing stories created by children from St Aidan's Church of England Primary School, who took part in the Riverside Routes initiative. Read more: lnkd.in/e3gBwnQ9

Politics isn't working. It's time to call time on the broken culture in Westminster and have a fresh start with a fair voting system. Add your name to @electoralreform.bsky.social‬'s call to #MakeSeatsMatchVotes action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/3782/pe...

A stroke can happen at any age. Here’s what to look for – and why every second matters.

So Lib Dems and Greens between them higher in opinion polls than Reform, many more MPs and councillors, more votes in last elections. Yet between them get much lighter coverage. Wonder why?

I'd actually forgotten how extraordinary it is that when I won the leadership - I wasn't interviewed as it was too close to our party conference interviewed. And then refused a second time! Part of the antidote to all of this is creating our own media platforms. Hey @boldpolitics.bsky.social 👋🏼

She was arrested for holding a sign reading: “I do not support the proscription of Palestine Action” How that would warrant arrest is very unclear. I wonder if the police here even understand the boundaries of the bizarre law they’ve been forced to enforce.

What has the ECHR ever done for us? Quite a lot actually, and we wrote it too.

Discover five simple ways to help hedgehogs this autumn 🍂 If you have already spotted a hedgehog this September, please let us know by taking our quick survey and registering your sighting on our interactive map 🦔🗺️ Find out more at www.durhamwt.com/hedgehog-sur...

I think it's a Wood Ear mushroom? #MushroomMonday #Nature #GatesheadRiversidePark #TyneDerwentWay

Over a million people now seeing and hearing what Nigel Farages constituents really think of him. Keep spreading the word! 👇🏼

Did you hear our fabulous Dunston Staiths Dog Show host Andy speaking to Anna Foster on BBC Radio Newcastle this morning? You can hear it here from around 47:00. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... Don't forget, the dog show is THIS SATURDAY, with registration starting at 12.30pm and judging from 2pm.

Since this is apparently a resigning matter, I’ll just leave this here… www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Those who can channel our anger at 15 years of misrule, who can speak the language of outrage and hope, are the politicians of the moment. They will contribute to what could be, in 2029, the greatest electoral reset in our modern history. This week's column. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Grasslands are incredibly important for wildlife, and play a crucial role in the world around us. Read this fascinating new blog from Mebrat, one of our Green Team volunteers, about our grasslands and how we're caring for them on the Tyne Derwent Way. www.tynederwentway.co.uk/article/3389...

Dunston Staiths Dog Show is back! Tails are already wagging in excitement and anticipation... The show is on 13 September, when you can also enjoy free access to the Staiths at our Heritage Open Day. Follow our event on Facebook for updates, and cast your vote on a new category! fb.me/e/4J9R99XlA

🎉 Amazing to welcome Cllr Trey Campbell-Simon) to the Green Party this week! 🥀 Trey left Labour and joined the Greens to be in a party that actually matches his values. 🙌🏼 Delighted to have his backing to be the next leader of the Green Party.

A little piece about the important work around nature, wildlife, and biodiversity, some of the amazing volunteers I work with have been getting up to #nature #wildlife #biodiversity #volunteering ##TyneDerwentWay #Gateshead #WildIntrigue #Green

Dunston Staiths Dog Show returns on 13 September! We'll have lots more information for you soon, but for now, save the date and start getting excited! #TyneDerwentWay

🌳 Dame Judi Dench is calling for the return of ancient woodlands. Will you sign the petition to help restore the Ghost Woods and protect our green spaces for future generations? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pr...

🌳 Dame Judi Dench is calling for the return of ancient woodlands. Will you sign the petition to help restore the Ghost Woods and protect our green spaces for future generations? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pr...

🌳 Dame Judi Dench is calling for the return of ancient woodlands. Will you sign the petition to help restore the Ghost Woods and protect our green spaces for future generations? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pr...

Bailouts won't fix the sewage scandal and won't reduce bills. Join me and @GoodLawProject to call on Steve Reed to stop water company greed goodlaw.social/uk6y

From a single litter pick to a regular team making a mighty difference to Gateshead's urban green spaces, read Stewart's lovely blog telling the story of our Green Team volunteers. Maybe you'd like to get involved too? www.tynederwentway.co.uk/article/3315... #TyneDerwentWay

Good news for the #TyneDerwentWay and our partners at the @nationaltrust.org.uk and @newcastleuni.bsky.social! We're one of three 'green corridors' in the North East to be included in new research funding from the Arts and Humanities Research Council: www.bbc.com/news/article... More news soon!

I wrote a blog about some of the work I'm involved with as part of my Volunteer and Community Manager role with the @tynederwentway.bsky.social www.tynederwentway.co.uk/article/3315...

A majestic cormorant basking on Dunston Staiths on the River Tyne, Gateshead #DunstonStaiths #RiverTyne #TyneDerwentWay #Nature #Wildlife

#lines ##shadows #infrastructure #concrete #steel #urban #overpass

Dunston Social Club #architecture #signage #brickwork #Dunston #Gateshead

Oh I do like to be beside the seaside, beside the seaside, beside the sea #Tynemouth #Longsands #Beach #Coast #Sea #Waves

#architecture #MidCentury #light #shadows #photography #Newcastle #CivicCentre

Head among the clouds #ViewFromThe27thFloor #MistyMorning #Photography #architecture

Another night, another sunset. #ViewFromThe27thFloor #Sunset #Jesmond #Newcastle

Stop Musk! Change the law on political donations On 31st March, MPs will debate the petition that 140,000 of us signed - to stop overseas billionaires polluting our politics: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70... Make sure your MP attends - email them now: www.writetothem.com

Reflections on the River Tyne #TyneBridge #MilleniumBridge #TheGlasshouse #Reflections #TyneDerwentWay #Gateshead #Newcastle

The Magnificent Dunston Staiths on the River Tyne in Gateshead #DunstonStaiths #RiverTyne #Gateshead #TyneDerwentWay

SCOOP: Emails Show Mahmoud Khalil Asked Columbia for Protection a Day Before He Was Detained open.substack.com/pub/zeteo/p/...

I just told Speaker Hoyle to keep Trump out of Parliament - will you do the same? actionstorm.org/petitions/du... #DumpTrump

"History will remember this day— when an American President and Vice President abandoned all we stand for."

Trump just orchestrated one of the most shameful moments in US history. We need *all leaders* outside the US to stand up to Trump. For that we need to show they have our backing. Add your name and share this link widely, it has never been more critical to have our voices heard: WorldVsTrump.com