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Ann Moses is the new owner of the South Shields African Food Store, on Frederick Street.

I’m bringing a taste of African culture to South Shields

Bright Futures, on John Williamson Street, in South Shields.

Charity launches youth-led project in response to public violence

Season 5 of Race Across the World will take viewers to China

3 apps for learning Mandarin, for Race Across the World's China start

Emma and Matt Willis on board a Disney Cruise Line

Emma and Matt Willis test ‘perfect’ holiday formula

Rydal Mount (Credit: Ashdown Jones, The Lakes and Lune Valley)

William Wordsworth's Victorian cottage on Lake Windermere up for sale

Yukun with his trusty Chinese car.

Meet the student who drove 6,800 miles to go to Wearside university

Rydal Mount (Credit: Ashdown Jones, The Lakes and Lune Valley)

William Wordsworth's Victorian cottage on Lake Windermere up for sale

Blondie's Rapture is considered one of the first times rap and rock music collided, and has been an influence ever since - and sampled by some of the biggest names in music.

Celebrate Blondie's Rapture hitting the top spot 44 years ago today

Half of holidaymakers have tried to recreate foreign cuisines at home

Stuck for travel inspo? Take this quiz to find your next destination

South Tyneside residents have marked County Durham Day in the borough.

South Shields residents mark County Durham Day at an iconic landmark

One language app says its Irish language course has seen a huge boost in popularity over the past year

3 ways to start learning Irish - as app reports 200% popularity rise

HMS Victory, Lord Nelson's flagship during the Battle of Trafalgar, is now in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard home

National Lottery Open Week is back and it's bigger than ever

Final Torvill & Dean tour show Our Last Dance coming to venue near you

Greggs mac & cheese

I tried Greggs' brand new mac & cheese and was pleasantly surprised

Charli XCX has won the first of what hopefully will be a number of BRIT awards ahead of this weekend’s event.

Charli XCX wins BRIT Songwriter of the Year award

Britney Spears' sophomore album, Oops!... I Did It Again, was released on May 16 2000 - making the album 25 years old this year.

The pop phenomenon that redefined Britney Spears' legacy

How Britney Spears cemented her place as one of pop music’s greats - Oops!... I Did It Again at 25 years old 🎶🎤⌛

Benjamin Jackson

The MOBO Awards took place in Newcastle on Tuesday, February 18.

These were my top moments from the MOBO Awards in Newcastle

Could Central Cee walk away with Best Male Act and Song of the Year at the MOBO Awards this year?

MOBO Awards: final list of performers and nominees for 2025’s ceremony

Dan Burn of Newcastle United reacts, while holding his leg during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Birmingham City and Newcastle United at St Andrew’s at Knighthead Park on February 08, 2025 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Howe agrees with Bruno amid NUFC injury 'hammer blow' claim

Jay-Z has been announced as one of this year’s inductees into the GRAMMY Hall of Fame

GRAMMYs announce the inductees into the 2025 Hall of Fame

Alexander Isak celebrating for Newcastle United at St James’ Park.

Isak makes 'best in the world' claim as NUFC consider £1bn move

Pizza Express is set to celebrate National Pizza Day in style

Here's how to get a free PizzaExpress Margherita on National Pizza Day

The Shamrock Shake and OREO Shamrock McFlurry

I can't believe it's here! McDonald's Shamrock Shake set for UK debut

(Photos: Getty Images)

Celebrate Lunar New Year on a budget with DIY décor and festive feasts

Two-thirds of Brits would fail the citizenship test

Ad Feature Two-thirds of Brits stumped by UK citizenship test, research shows

Stephen Morris, Gillian Gilbert, Bernard Sumner, and Peter Hook, of the band New Order, at the Roxy, London, 1986.

Blue Monday 2025: How New Order's hit was a gamble for Factory Records

I visited the alpine city of Innsbruck, taking in all the history, culture, and skiing that the city had to offer.

I visited a beautiful alpine city that is fantastic for a ski break

Stepping off the plane, the sheer size of the surrounding mountains stop me in my tracks as I gaze in wonder.

Joe Williams

Orchestrated by Rezső Seress in 1933 and covered by Billie Holiday, this song is considered the most depressing ever committed to record ahead of Blue Monday 2025.

Explainer Blue Monday 2025: the tragic tune that became a musical curse

I tried all Nando's new & limited edition items, including Fanta Orange chicken wings

I tried all of Nando's new items, including Fanta Orange chicken wings

From being dropped by her label to her meteoric 2024 - who is Chappell Roan, the Midwest Princess who could be on your Spotify Wrapped playlist this year?

Explainer Who is Chappell Roan? The rise of the Midwest Princess after BBC win

The Natural History Museum’s Dinosaurs Live! is among the shows with January sale discounts

Full list of every theatre in the UK with huge January sale savings

The Xunantunich ruins in Belize

Belize is a nature-lover's paradise, with reefs, rainforests and ruins

21 per cent of Brits never speak in the native tongue when abroad

Three in 10 Brits admit they can't pronounce foreign words correctly

The Mycelium Network, made by South Shields artist Stevie Thompson. The display will be featured in the 2024 Northern Lights Newcastle event.

I have loved seeing my kids enjoy my artwork at Northern Lights

Restaurants and retailers are capitalising on the 'K-Wave' through rapid delivery as orders of East Asian food on Just Eat has grown 23 per cent year on year

Ad Feature Korean culture charms Brits as ‘K-Wave’ injects £3.5bn into economy 

[L-R] Peso Pluma, Bad Bunny and Feid have all returned to the Spotify Wrapped top 10 in 2024, as the three are amongst the most streamed artist by users on the platform this year.

Who are Bad Bunny, Peso Pluma and Feid as Spotify Wrapped is released

Dwayne Johnson returns as Maui in the sequel to 'Moana,' the smash hit 2016 Disney animated feature that gave the world its first Pacific Island Disney Princess.

Moana 2: what have reviews been for the new Disney movie so far?

I tried the Five Guys popcorn milkshake so you don't have to

I tried Five Guys' disgusting popcorn milkshake so you don't have to

Spotify have unlocked hours of audiobooks for Premium subscribers.

Spotify teases Wrapped release date - when will it arrive

Spotify Wrapped

Spotify’s favourite day to release Wrapped - based on past years

One of the singers of McFly, Danny Jones probably needs no introduction. He was one of the coaches on The Voice UK earlier this year - moving up from The Voice Kids. But he is best known for his role with the popular pop-rock band - his band mate Dougie Poynter won I’m a Celebrity in 2011.

What time does I’m a Celeb finish tonight - how long is the episode?

What does listening to indie music say about you? Here's what sociologists think - and explain the differences between hipsters and scenesters.

Explainer What listening to indie says about you as Britpop's revival continues

Research of 2,000 women said they would feel embarrassed and judged by their manager if they admitted the truth

One in four women afraid to tell boss real reason they are sick

Spotify Wrapped has been released for 2021. Picture: Spotify

How many songs are on a Spotify Wrapped playlist?

Watch: I went from budget to full luxury travel experience in Dubai

I stayed at the Mercure Dubai Deira hotel - a hotel that is for travellers looking for local and authentic experiences to really experience the true side of the destination. (Photo: NationalWorld/Mark Hall/Isabella Boneham)

I stayed at a hotel in Dubai's Old Town - the side you should visit

Still from Coca-Cola's AI advert. Photo: Coca-Cola/ YouTube

Coca-Cola faces backlash over ‘creepy’ AI Christmas advert

New podcast, 'Wise Words', caters exclusively for retirees - presented by David Hamilton

Over-65 spends less than an hour a day talking to other people

The Chamber is officially opening to the public on Wednesday, November 15.

South Shields restaurant celebrates its first full year in business

Khiva, near the unfinished minaret.

I went to the Central Asian country on the verge of tourism boom

Leon Marseglia (left), Co-founder and CEO of Youth Group UK, and Jack Parsons (right), Co-founder and Group CEO of Youth Group.

Ad Feature Youth Careers Launches to Support Social Mobility Youth

The joys of Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, with Liam Kennedy and Tui. (pic by Dominic Scurr).

I visited Egypt's desert jewel and left with smile wider than Sinai

Scotland is a diverse country, loved by explorers

Six idyllic cottages in Scotland perfect for a Christmas getaway

It is traditionally worn by men to secure the ghutrah - or keffiyeh - in place on the wearer's head.

Ad Feature New London collection makes traditional Arabic male accessory for all

A study of 500 SME owners and decision makers highlighted that not having enough time to focus on all their expenditure is costing them nearly £350 each month on average

Small business owners say lack of time is costing them money

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