European Friends Trip: Choose your Player

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]