Wetherspoons opens first European pub in Spain
JD Wetherspoon announces its first continental European pub at Alicante Airport, serving British favourites and Spanish dishes from January 2026. Discover the new holiday hotspot venue.
JD Wetherspoon announces its first continental European pub at Alicante Airport, serving British favourites and Spanish dishes from January 2026. Discover the new holiday hotspot venue.
Two-time GRAMMY winner Lorde will headline All Points East 2026 on Saturday 22nd August. Discover the female-led line-up and how to get your tickets on 20th November.
Discover how The Sunshine Fund uses donations for specialist equipment like sensory bundles, communication aids and the revolutionary Exopulse Suit to directly improve lives of disabled children in the North East.
easyJet announces two new summer routes from Birmingham Airport for 2026, connecting the Midlands to the Scottish Highlands and French Riviera. Book your flights now!
Lidl is celebrating its 1000th UK store by hiding £1,000 in vouchers inside limited-edition Gingerbread Store kits. Find out how you could win big this Christmas.
The Met Office issues an 18-hour amber snow warning for North East England with up to 25cm forecast, causing potential travel disruption and power cuts. Stay informed.
A man was arrested after hurling hot liquid at staff and breaking a window on an East Midlands Railway service. Read the full report on this disturbing incident.
Discover how Gillian Belt found purpose and friendship volunteering at East Cheshire Hospice for over 20 years after her father's care. Read her inspiring story and how Betty Malkin's knitting raises vital funds.
Angela Roberts fulfils her mother's dying wish by volunteering 35 years at East Cheshire Hospice. The Macclesfield support group she leads has raised over £43,000. Discover how to join.
Blue Islands airline enters liquidation, cancelling all flights including a new direct route from East Midlands Airport to Guernsey. Passengers advised on next steps.
A man was pronounced dead at a Birmingham canal near Bordesley Green East. Police do not treat the death as suspicious. Read the latest updates.
A significant emergency services operation unfolded on Bordesley Green East, Birmingham. Police, fire, and ambulance crews were dispatched to the scene. Follow for live updates.
Cramlington-based modular construction firm Merit enters administration, resulting in over 300 redundancies and halting work on major projects like Berwick Infirmary. Administrators seek solutions.
A Sudden Stratospheric Warming event forecast for late November could increase the chance of the Beast from the East returning to the UK, bringing colder and wintry conditions.
Major new business coalition forms in Hull and East Yorkshire to raise vital funds for Cancer Research UK through Business Beats Cancer initiative. Join the movement today.
Turn your festive tree into vital funds for East Anglia's Children's Hospices. Register for the tree recycling service by Jan 4 and help families in need. #Charity #Recycling
Cardiff Airport secures first direct Wales-Canada flights since 2008 with new WestJet service to Toronto starting May 2026. Boosting tourism and trade links.
UK travellers flying to the EU risk huge fines for carrying meat or dairy products like Boots meal deal sandwiches. Learn the rules to avoid prosecution.
The Met Office has issued a 15-hour yellow weather warning for snow and ice affecting 15 parts of England. Discover which regions are impacted and travel advice.
Struggling East Riding households not on DWP benefits can apply for a £250 payment for energy and food. Check your eligibility and apply now before the March deadline.
Plans for a major expansion of Shobnall Retail Park in Burton have been approved, bringing a new M&S, a drive-thru Greggs, and a 24-lane bowling alley. The development will create 150 jobs and add 400 parking spaces. Discover the full details of this exci
Lorde will headline All Points East 2026 in London's Victoria Park on August 22. Discover the support acts and get ticket details for the unmissable festival.
Councillors unanimously refuse nine-home development off Heyes Lane, arguing the site is protected green belt land and does not meet new 'grey belt' criteria.
The Sudden Stratospheric Warming event that caused the 2018 'Beast from the East' could return around November 25, potentially bringing colder, wintry conditions to the UK.
A system designed to combat fraud has mistakenly stopped Child Benefit for hundreds of families in Northern Ireland who travelled via Dublin Airport. HMRC apologises and is working to reinstate claims.
Birmingham Airport passengers face extended monorail wait times during peak hours due to essential maintenance. Plan your journey and allow extra time until February 2026.
A massive explosion near Argentina's main international airport injures 15 and causes major flight disruption. Shocking footage captures the fireball and mushroom cloud.
Eastern Airways cancels all flights, severing vital air links to the Scottish town of Wick. The fastest route to London is now a 15-hour train journey. Find out more.
Alicante Airport is undergoing a massive £1.1 billion renovation to handle British tourists after the EU's new Entry-Exit System. Discover the new tech and facilities.
From retail to law, discover the latest executive moves and graduate hires shaping the future of North East business. Meet the leaders driving regional ambition.