For Chris Flanighan, its arrival is a poignant reminder of his grandfather, Karluf Thorsen, who fled Nazi-occupied Norway and ...

The S/S Hestmanden is on a month-long voyage across the North Sea, with Newcastle the final of six UK ports it is docking at before returning to Scandinavia ...

A survey by Which? named Newcastle as the number one place in the country for 'excellent' restaurants, cafes, bars and pubs ...

One of them happens to be the Victoria Tunnel in Newcastle, which runs for 2.4 miles beneath the city. It was first built in ...

Newcastle upon Tyne, often referred to as Newcastle or ‘the toon’ (to locals), stands proudly on the banks of the River Tyne ...

Chris Flanighan, pictured right holding his grandfather's medals, and members of the Maritime Volunteer Service The visit of a historic Norwegian cargo ship to the River Tyne has a special ...

The Broad Chare has long been known for blending the comfort of a traditional pub with the quality of a top-tier restaurant.

The Glasshouse International Centre for Music – currently celebrating its 20th birthday – has appointed Andy Haldane, CBE as ...

A Telford firm could be set to change the face of the global shipping trade - after unveiling a groundbreaking hydrogen powered propulsion system.