By Leah, 15 When my Mam was my age, Newcastle had a place for everyone. If you were a goth, an emo, a punk, or even just a bit weird, you went to The Green. Old Eldon Square wasn’t just a spot to sit with a Starbucks like it is today. It was alive with subcultures. […]

By Erin, 16 Suddenly, politicians and teachers think the solution to all our problems is banning them in schools. They say phones ruin our mental health, destroy our attention spans, and stop us from socialising. But is taking them away really going to fix anything? I don’t think so. Schools across the UK are already […]

By Jahni, 17 Newcastle’s high street isn’t what it used to be. Walk through the streets or down into Eldon Square, and you’ll see more food spots and entertainment venues than actual shops. Big names like Debenhams and Topshop have vanished, while restaurants, Bubble Tea shops and gaming arcades are taking their place.  One of […]

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 […]

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 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 […]