By Ella, 14, Harrison, 13, Meg, 13, Lia, 11, and Daniel, 11. Halloween is an event celebrated by lots of people across the world, with many different traditions in different countries. Halloween is set halfway between the Autumn Equinox, which is 22nd September, and the Winter Solstice on 21st December. 22 Centuries before, the Celts […]
Author: Sarah Storer
Young People’s Photography: Autumn on Ouseburn
Our young journalists celebrated the start of Autumn with a walk around Ouseburn, taking in the changing colours and foliage. The sunset reminding us the late nights are just around the corner. Have a look at their incredible work below… This story was written by young people as part of the Headliners Young Journalist programme. […]
AI Growth Zone for the North East: Development or Extraction?
By Eoin, 17. For decades, the North East of England has lagged behind the rest of the country. Lower life expectancy, lower educational attainment, brain drain of the most talented to the south and abroad, one of the highest rates of child poverty in the UK, and massive underinvestment in public infrastructure. It’s a story […]
Is Nintendo Becoming Too Expensive?
By Harrison, 13, Meg, 13 and Lia, 11. Earlier this year, Nintendo released the sequel to the Switch, the most popular selling game console of all time, the Switch 2. It’s priced at £430, whereas the original Switch is £260, double the price. Switch 2-exclusive games are also more expensive. For example, games like Donkey […]
North East Accents are Unapologetically “Owas”
By Eva, 17 In the great North East of England, you’d be surprised by how different the citizens sound 20 minutes up the road. Varying from Geordie- the most popular and what most southerners categorise the rest of the accents as, to Smoggie, found in the south of the county residing in Teeside. But how […]
The truth about GCSE pressure
By Samira, 16 If you’re 16 and living in the UK, chances are you’re either sitting your GCSEs or stressing yourself about them. For most of us, these exams aren’t just tests. They feel like they are make-or-break moments. That’s a lot for anyone to carry, especially when you’re figuring out who you are. Like […]
A closer look into Northumberland Street’s redevelopment
By Meg, 14 and Harrison, 13 Northumberland Street’s redevelopment has been a years-long project, which is due to be finished in early 2026. The redevelopment project, which is expected to be finished by next year, will “create an elegant and high-quality environment that is inspired by the street’s Medieval history and will reinforce its position […]
Northumberland Street through Photographs
Recently, our young journalists took a trip to Newcastle’s Northumberland Street to see the progress of the new developments there. The redevelopment project, which is expected to be finished by next year, will “create an elegant and high-quality environment that is inspired by the street’s Medieval history and will reinforce its position as the region’s […]
16-19 Journalism Programme
Are you interested in media and journalism, or are you thinking about University options in the creative industries? Our weekly journalism sessions can help you build your creative skills and give you experience in this competitive industry. If you have ideas for stories and projects you want to create and aren’t sure where to start, […]
How February’s AI Summit is Changing the World
World leaders and Tech Bosses met in Paris in February for the 2025 Artificial Intelligence Action Summit. Hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the summit sought to foster growth and trust in the industry, whilst trying to build a framework for international cooperation for the new technology. European Commission […]