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Sewage pollution levels in this river are 100 times safe 'limits'. The fight is now on to clean it up

Sewage pollution levels in this river are 100 times safe 'limits'. The fight is now on to clean it up
How Newcastle United fans are tackling food poverty one match at a time: 'There's more need than ever'

How Newcastle United fans are tackling food poverty one match at a time: 'There's more need than ever'
'I lost my dignity': Inside Britain's biggest food bank as people struggle to afford the basics

'I lost my dignity': Inside Britain's biggest food bank as people struggle to afford the basics
Big Issue founder Lord John Bird joins the North East’s leading voices to debate the big issues

Big Issue founder Lord John Bird joins the North East’s leading voices to debate the big issues
North East mayor Kim McGuinness on ambition, austerity and why she's the 'ultimate pragmatist'

North East mayor Kim McGuinness on ambition, austerity and why she's the 'ultimate pragmatist'
Newcastle is debasing itself to NUFC's Saudi owners. Here's how we're fighting empty promises

Newcastle is debasing itself to NUFC's Saudi owners. Here's how we're fighting empty promises
Olivier-winning theatre maker Jamie Eastlake: 'The North East is on the verge of 90s Manchester'

Olivier-winning theatre maker Jamie Eastlake: 'The North East is on the verge of 90s Manchester'
This factory once made every single Rolo in the world. Its decline is a warning for UK's leaders

This factory once made every single Rolo in the world. Its decline is a warning for UK's leaders
Olympic BMX star Kieran Reilly: 'I'm so proud of the North – hopefully one day people won't have to move'

Olympic BMX star Kieran Reilly: 'I'm so proud of the North – hopefully one day people won't have to move'
Homelessness services face cliff-edge unless Labour gives budget boost for rough sleepers

Homelessness services face cliff-edge unless Labour gives budget boost for rough sleepers
Former vendor Earl John Charlton returns to his old pitch as Big Issue arrives in Newcastle

Former vendor Earl John Charlton returns to his old pitch as Big Issue arrives in Newcastle
Big Issue Community Roadshow arrives in Newcastle – with Womble in tow

Big Issue Community Roadshow arrives in Newcastle – with Womble in tow
Waterloo Road star James Baxter to join the Big Issue's Big Debate in Newcastle

Waterloo Road star James Baxter to join the Big Issue's Big Debate in Newcastle
Research finds that over half of UK adults (54%) think the government is not doing enough for people in poverty

Research finds that over half of UK adults (54%) think the government is not doing enough for people in poverty
Wales & West Housing supports residents throughout the pandemic
