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Big Weekend: Weather, travel and opening times
Everything you need to know for Radio 1's Big Weekend in Herrington Country Park.
E-Scooters leaving Newcastle - What happens next?
Newcastle Uni transport expert Professor Phil Blythe explains the impact of e-scooters.
Newcastle's Pride under threat due to rising costs
Phil Douglas from organiser Curious Arts explains the challenges facing Newcastle Pride.
What is the RNLI's 'Float To Live' campaign?
Euan Gray from Gateshead talks about how the manoeuvre helped him survive at sea.
Travel advice for Big Weekend in Sunderland
Plan ahead for your journey to Herrington Country Park this weekend.
Villagers 'trapped' by Big Weekend road closure
Residents said they will become "prisoners in their own home" for three days.
How to deal with exam season stress
Anna Foster speaks to children's mental wellbeing expert Nadia McSheffrey.
Don't miss these North East acts at the Big Weekend
Matt Bailey catches up with BBC Introducing's Shakk ahead of the Radio 1 Big Weekend.
Council release statement on play sand asbestos
Asbestos has been found in play sand at a community school nursery.
Electric motorbike teen detained for killing gran
Gloria Stephenson was killed while crossing a road in Sunderland in May 2025.
