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 […]
Category: Young Peoples Voices
Newcastle’s Shopping Crisis: There’s Nowhere Left to Browse
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 […]
Feeling Safe In My Own City
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Where can you watch football safely as a young person?
The Carabao Cup final on 16th March will be like a mini public holiday across Newcastle. There will be watch parties, and viewing areas throughout the city, including the Utilita Arena and Times Square.
Youth Impact Awards
Last month, local charity NE Youth hosted a night of achievements at the Youth Impact Awards, alongside numerous clubs and charities from across the North East. There were over 100 nominations across 15 categories highlighting the importance of youth work in the north east. There were nominees from as far as County Durham and Northumberland, […]
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 […]