By Jahni, 17 As a Geordie with Pakistani roots, I have always been proud of where I come from. Newcastle has been home to me all my life, and it’s a city I love deeply. There’s something special about the people here: the friendly smiles, the hearty laughter and of course, the accent. You can’t […]
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Should Adolescence Be Shown in Schools? Young People Say It’s Not Enough
By Erin & Josh, both 17, Netflix’s drama Adolescence has sparked major conversations about the struggles of growing up today, with even the Prime Minister reportedly speaking to Netflix about its impact. Now, some schools are considering adding it to the curriculum as an educational tool. But while adults debate its value, many young people are questioning […]
Bright Sparks – Mo’s Story
This story comes from young carer Mo, 19, who lives with his 18-year-old brother. Mo took part in our Bright Sparks project which aims to support young people who are eligible for the priority register to reduce their energy usage, save money, budget and stay safe when it comes to Carbon Monoxide in the home. […]
Tyne on Your Side – Elle’s Story
“My name is Elle and I am 16. I recently joined Headliners as part of the Tyne on your Side Project. I found out about Tyne on Your Side when someone came into my school to tell us about it. I am quite quiet normally and I thought this would be a good opportunity to […]
Young Reporter Uncovers Why Ouseburn is Newcastle’s Hidden Gem
By Alex, Age 17 Nestled in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne, the Ouseburn Valley is rapidly becoming the city’s coolest hotspot. While often overshadowed by the bustling city centre and the iconic Quayside, Ouseburn is now gaining a reputation as the place to be for young people and artists alike. As a young resident, […]
The Newcastle/Sunderland Divide: An Old Persons Problem From a Young Persons Perspective
The Newcastle Sunderland rivalry is famous. There are numerous ideas of where it comes from, whether it be conflicts over coal mining and the shipping industry, or the historic football derbies. Two young Journalists from Headliners, Ava and Laila, discussed their different experiences of living in each city. Ava used to live in Sunderland but […]
MJ’s Story – Aiming High
MJ took part in Aiming High in early 2024 and has gained new confidence and met new friends along the way. Our Aiming High project aim’s to empower young people to share their stories, stay safe online and to become more financially and digitally aware. ‘I signed up to do Aiming High because I felt […]
Headliners Receives Funding for Open-Access Youth Journalism
Here at Headliners we are delighted to announce that we have been successful in securing funding to run our Young Journalism Programme in our Newcastle base. We will be opening our doors from the 2nd April to allow young people aged 11 to 19 to build new skills and create media content about the things they […]