By Francesca, 17 We know booking and organising multiple friends for a trip is harder than revising for A-Levels, so here’s a guide to cater to your every need, and the types of friends you may encounter. The Traveller Every friend group has one with the travel bug; think backpack and hiking boots. But there […]
Can’t Spot It? Young People Reveal Their Struggle to Recognise AI-Generated Content
If you can’t tell what’s real anymore, how can you trust anything? We’re young, but we’re not just using AI to finish homework. We’re thinking about what it’s doing to the world around us. And honestly, it worries us more than people think. When you watch a new Marvel movie filled with all the epic […]
Empowering Young Voices
A creative media project for young people aged 13–19 (or up to 25 with SEND) living in Newcastle North. Are you aged 13–19 and living in Kenton, Fawdon, Gosforth or the surrounding areas of Newcastle North? Want to explore your thoughts and experiences around mental health and wellbeing while learning exciting new media skills? Empowering […]
Young People on… Video Games
This story was created by young people as part of the Headliners Young Journalist programme. This project was made possible by the Million Hours Fund.
Delays, Disruption and Missed Chances: How Metro Chaos Affects Young People
By Alishia 16 We’re told to be independent, to take responsibility, to make our own way. But how are we meant to do that when the system we rely on keeps breaking down? If you live in Newcastle or anywhere around Tyne and Wear, you know the Metro is a lifeline especially for young people. […]
Young People On… Women’s Football
This story 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 On… Screen Time.
This story was created by young people as part of the Headliners Young Journalist programme. This project was made possible by the Million Hours Fund.
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 […]