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16 year old singing sensation Nick Celino is taking centre stage to sing with double-platinum selling trio The Soldiers when they appear at Newcastle City Hall When Nick heard that the trio were coming to Newcastle, he sent a demo tape of one of his performances to them. He impressed the band with his lyrics and was invited to perform with them on their Message To You UK tour.

Plans to sink the HMS Ark Royal warship and create a diving reef at the bottom of the English Channel have received a boost. The decommissioned Tyneside-built aircraft carrier was put up for sale and bidding has now closed.

James Charnock, a Newcastle United supporter living in Mesaieed, Qatar has designed a Toon strip with a difference. After finding the 50 degree heat unbearable, the 40 year old teacher decided to adopt the native dress but still show off his Geordie roots. He went to his local tailor and ordered a thobe, a style of dress traditional to Qatar that is worn because of its cooling qualities. But this is a thobe with a difference; it has a Northern …

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Pupils at Bede Academy in Blyth have been sending a little joy to Kenya. The crafty youngsters have made brightly coloured cuddly toys which have been sent to health clinics to attract mums who would normally shirk medical care. Project Hugs was started because of an idea from 11-year-old pupil Chloe Warnes whose mum Dawn runs the after school sewing club and is a learning support assistant at Bede Primary.

Media students have seen their work installed at St James’ Park after being chosen by Newcastle United to spruce up the family area.

Cerebral palsy sufferer Peter Smith is to compete in national sport finals after being determined not to let his illness hold him back.

An Edwardian gas burner will be used to help decorate the ceiling of Newcastle’s Theatre Royal during its restoration.

Staff and pupils are celebrating after their school was given top marks.