By Eoin, 17. Since the opening of the Metro, it then expanded to Newcastle International Airport in 1991 and into Sunderland in 2002, bringing the metro to the extent it is at today. It is now almost a quarter of a century since the metro was extended to Sunderland, bringing its impact beyond just the area around Newcastle but solidifying it as a […]
Category: Young Peoples Voices
The Past, Present and Future of the Tyne and Wear Metro: Part One
By Eoin, 17. The Metro service we are familiar with today was built upon the pre-existing Tyneside Electric Track, which was first built in the early 20th Century. These were in service for a considerable amount of time, serving people from Newcastle to South Shields, following a similar route which is in use today. Some of […]
How to play Dungeons and Dragons
Have you ever wanted to start playing Dungeons & Dragons but have no idea where to begin? All of the rules and routines of playing can be overwhelming when starting out. Our young journalists have created this nifty little video to help you understand the basics. You’ll be starting a campaign in no time! This […]
Fantastical Fenwick: The Christmas Window we’ve been waiting for
By Daniel, 11, Lia, 11, and Meg, 13. The glowing window brought merry and light to a cold, dark winter night as we walked along a retelling of the classic: Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol. Every year, Fenwick creates an attraction for the local people of Newcastle, decorating their seven windows on Northumberland Street with […]
Review: Private Lives
By Francesca, 17. A vibrant escape from a dreary November evening, Private Lives truly brought the 1930s glitz and glamour to Newcastle’s Northern Stage. From the retro set to the flowing vibrant costume, visual aspects of the performance were an unbelievable blast to the past – think stylishly curled hair and starched white shirts. Set […]
NE Youth Impact Awards 2025
By Gracie, 17 and Eoin, 17. Earlier this month, Headliners attended NE Youth’s annual Impact Awards, which saw hundreds of people come together across the North East to celebrate the meaningful impact of youth work. This year also marked the 90th anniversary of NE Youth as a charity. There were 14 awards in total, with […]
Halloween around the World
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 […]
Headliners Magazine Issue 1
This was created by young people as part of the Headliners Young Journalist programme. This project was made possible by the Million Hours Fund.
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 […]