# north east (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 10 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover north east. Page: Feed: --- ## [Eyes & Ears 21.08.26](https://eyesandearsnortheast.substack.com/p/eyes-and-ears-210826) _2026-08-21 · Brian Aitken · Eyes & Ears North East_ I read everything so you don’t have to ## [Update 16:50 20 August 2026 | Manchester Attack](https://www.counterterrorism.police.uk/news/manchester-attack-2025/) _2026-08-20 · Editor01 · Counter Terrorism Policing_ Updates from Counter Terrorism Policing regarding the incident in Manchester The post Update 16:50 20 August 2026 | Manchester Attack appeared first on Counter Terrorism Policing . ## [What's On in the North East Next Week - Summer Holiday Special (week 6)](https://northeastfamilyfun.substack.com/p/whats-on-in-the-north-east-next-week-800) _2026-08-19 · Samantha Rickelton · Samantha’s Substack_ Open for lots of ideas ## [Swansea Building Society confirms new larger branch location in Carmarthen](https://www.business-live.co.uk/professional-services/banking-finance/swansea-building-society-confirms-new-34482134) _2026-08-19 · newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk (Sion Barry) · BusinessLive - Professional Services_ It has acquired a building on Blue Street ## [Independent brewers call for deposit scheme to be delayed](https://siba.co.uk/2026/08/19/independent-brewers-call-for-deposit-scheme-to-be-delayed/) _2026-08-19 · Barry Watts · SIBA – Society of Independent Brewers and Associates_ Representatives of the UK’s independent breweries have today (19 August 2026) called for the implementation of a major recycling scheme to be delayed for at least a year after a shocking lack of details leave them unprepared. Deposit Return Schemes (DRS) are scheduled to be introduced in October 2027 in only 13 months’ time. However, \[…\] ## [The Northern Eco doorstep delivery service](https://thenortherneco.substack.com/p/the-northern-eco-doorstep-delivery) _2026-08-18 · Sarah Hartley · The Northern Eco_ Making it easier for you to live a zero waste, plastic free life ## [Delivery areas and prices](https://thenortherneco.substack.com/p/delivery-areas-and-prices) _2026-08-18 · Sarah Hartley · The Northern Eco_ We've started a shop with local refill deliveries to cut down on plastic waste and bring eco friendly household essentials direct to your door ## [Special last-minute ticket offer! Academy 2026 THIS WEEKEND](https://www.academyofideas.uk/p/special-last-minute-ticket-offer) _2026-08-18 · Jacob Reynolds Ideas Matter · Academy of Ideas_ Ideas Matter's annual residential weekend is a brilliant intellectual retreat – and our Substack subscribers can get 10% off. ## [From your inbox to your doorstep](https://thenortherneco.substack.com/p/from-your-inbox-to-your-doorstep) _2026-08-18 · Sarah Hartley · The Northern Eco_ Back to work - and to business ## [Shares in Time Finance rise after lender agrees £55.1m takeover by Ultimate Finance owner](https://www.business-live.co.uk/professional-services/shares-time-finance-rise-after-34471110) _2026-08-17 · newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk (Hannah Baker) · BusinessLive - Professional Services_ The deal will create a combined net loan book of nearly £650m ## [Trade Smarter With IBKR (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/5qACHP2KE69N) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Join Interactive Brokers through a referral and start investing with low-cost global access. ## [Rise in the value of commercial property investment deals in Wales](https://www.business-live.co.uk/professional-services/rise-value-commercial-property-investment-34469182) _2026-08-17 · newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk (Sion Barry) · BusinessLive - Professional Services_ Property advisory firm Knight Frank have crunched the numbers for the second quarter of this year. ## [Sprouts, nurdles and a threat to democracy](https://eyesandearsnortheast.substack.com/p/sprouts-nurdles-and-a-threat-to-democracy) _2026-08-17 · Brian Aitken · Eyes & Ears North East_ Not to mention the mystery of Ginge the runaway cat ## [People on the move: key North East appointments and promotions](https://www.business-live.co.uk/professional-services/people-move-key-north-east-34462778) _2026-08-14 · newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk (Coreena Ford) · BusinessLive - Professional Services_ Companies announcing new appointments this week include the North East BIC, Ward Hadaway, Morgan Sindall Construction, Everflow and Clive Owen ## [Bookies, barbers and black markets: Burnham’s high-street delusion](https://www.academyofideas.uk/p/bookies-barbers-and-black-markets) _2026-08-14 · Jake Weston · Academy of Ideas_ The high-street bookmaker is already in decline from taxation and over-regulation. Lumping bookies in with barbers and vape shops lets the government dodge the real problem: criminal gangs. ## [Aviva profits surge 24% after Direct Line acquisition](https://www.business-live.co.uk/professional-services/aviva-profits-surge-24-after-34457404) _2026-08-14 · newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk (Rosie Harris-Davison www.cityam.com, Alistair Houghton) · BusinessLive - Professional Services_ Aviva offers home, car, and life insurance in the UK and serves 25m customers ## [Eyes & Ears 14.08.26](https://eyesandearsnortheast.substack.com/p/eyes-and-ears-140826) _2026-08-14 · Brian Aitken · Eyes & Ears North East_ Everything you need to know - and a few things you didn't know you needed to know ## [(ad) What's On in the North East - Summer Holiday Special (week 5)](https://northeastfamilyfun.substack.com/p/ad-whats-on-in-the-north-east-summer-b4f) _2026-08-12 · Samantha Rickelton · Samantha’s Substack_ Open for lots of ideas ## [Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio Urges Amit Shah to Review Proposed FCRA Amendments](https://www.nagasconnect.com/state-news/110355/nagaland-cm-neiphiu-rio-urges-amit-shah-to-review-proposed-fcra-amendments) _2026-08-12 · NC NewsDesk · Nagaland News and Info – NagasConnect.com_ Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah seeking greater parliamentary scrutiny and wider stakeholder consultation on the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act The post Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio Urges Amit Shah to Review Proposed FCRA Amendments appeared first on Nagaland News and Info - NagasConnect.com . ## [UK Brewery closure rate slows but industry ‘struggles not over yet’ say leading independent brewing trade body](https://siba.co.uk/2026/08/11/uk-brewery-closure-rate-slows-but-industry-struggles-not-over-yet-say-leading-independent-brewing-trade-body/) _2026-08-11 · Neil Walker · SIBA – Society of Independent Brewers and Associates_ The rate of brewery closures has slowed in the first half of 2026 compared to 2025 according to the SIBA UK Brewery Tracker, published today. For the first six months of 2026, net closures have averaged less than one brewery a week compared to nearly three week in 2025. Taking into account all brewery openings and \[…\] ## [Fear, favour and failure: the crisis in British policing](https://www.academyofideas.uk/p/fear-favour-and-failure-the-crisis) _2026-08-11 · Claire Fox · Academy of Ideas_ After high-profile cases where forces have failed to protect the public or overstepped the mark in relation to free speech and journalism, read Claire Fox's speech on problems with the police today. ## [Play Both Sides Of The Lie (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/acRIwHHbLR4B) _2026-08-11 · **Sponsored**_ Two operatives, one manufactured war — uncover the Complete Truth after both campaigns. ## [Jeff Bezos Set to Invest in Liverpool FC in $6 Billion Deal](https://www.nagasconnect.com/sport/110352/jeff-bezos-set-to-invest-in-liverpool-fc-in-6-billion-deal) _2026-08-11 · NC NewsDesk · Nagaland News and Info – NagasConnect.com_ Jeff Bezos is reportedly preparing to join a consortium led by Amit Bhatia seeking a significant minority stake in Liverpool FC, potentially valuing the Premier League club at around $6 billion. The post Jeff Bezos Set to Invest in Liverpool FC in $6 Billion Deal appeared first on Nagaland News and Info - NagasConnect.com . ## [How much do we care?](https://eyesandearsnortheast.substack.com/p/how-much-do-we-care) _2026-08-10 · Brian Aitken · Eyes & Ears North East_ I read everything so you don't have to ## [Have we lost our appetite for work?](https://www.academyofideas.uk/p/have-we-lost-our-appetite-for-work) _2026-08-08 · Alastair Donald · Academy of Ideas_ The summer is a time to kick back and relax – but it seems like many in society are doing that all year round. Why? ## [Update: Ann Widdecombe murder investigation](https://www.counterterrorism.police.uk/news/update-ann-widdecombe-murder-investigation/) _2026-08-07 · Cerri Evans · Counter Terrorism Policing_ A statement from Senior National Coordinator for Counter Terrorism Policing Vicki Evans The post Update: Ann Widdecombe murder investigation appeared first on Counter Terrorism Policing . ## [Multiple-Champion Homebrewer sees ‘SMASH Beer’ launch to the public](https://siba.co.uk/2026/08/07/multiple-champion-homebrewer-sees-smash-beer-launch-to-the-public/) _2026-08-07 · Neil Walker · SIBA – Society of Independent Brewers and Associates_ A champion home brewer will see his award-winning brew launch to the public today for the second year running. Stuart Hubbard took home the Gold at the Society of Independent Brewers & Associates (SIBA) Homenbrew Beer Awards for the second year running in March this year, before joining the brewing team at Copper Beech Brewing \[…\] ## [A trip to the famous Floating Farm](https://thenortherneco.substack.com/p/a-trip-to-the-famous-floating-farm) _2026-08-07 · Sarah Hartley · The Northern Eco_ From Wensleydale to the Netherlands - dairy cows on land to those at sea ## [Eyes & Ears 07.08.26](https://eyesandearsnortheast.substack.com/p/eyes-and-ears-070826) _2026-08-07 · Brian Aitken · Eyes & Ears North East_ It's all you need to know ## [Dales park authority raises concerns over Hope Moor plans](https://thenortherneco.substack.com/p/dales-park-authority-raises-concerns) _2026-08-06 · Joe Willis · The Northern Eco_ “The experiential qualities of tranquillity, remoteness and solitude are likely to be acutely affected by the proposed development" ## [Mountaineer Alan Hinkes sets out opposition to wind plans](https://thenortherneco.substack.com/p/mountaineer-alan-hinkes-sets-out) _2026-08-06 · Joe Willis · The Northern Eco_ One of Britain’s most accomplished mountaineers has added his voice to concerns over the proposed Hope Moor Wind Farm ## [Derby man appears on Failing to Comply charge](https://www.counterterrorism.police.uk/news/derby-man-appears-on-failing-to-comply-charge/) _2026-08-05 · Author31 · Counter Terrorism Policing_ An 18-year-old British man from Derby has been charged with failing to comply with a notice, contrary to Section 53 of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000. Haabil Siqander (14/04/2008) of Molineux Street, Derby, appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court today (Wednesday, August 5, 2026). He entered a not guilty plea and will next appear... The post Derby man appears on Failing to… ## [International money transfers (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Im6q8hUxHDk2) _2026-08-05 · **Sponsored**_ Send money to other countries and manage multi‑currency balances online. ## [(ad) What's On in the North East this Week (Summer Holidays Week 4)](https://northeastfamilyfun.substack.com/p/ad-whats-on-in-the-north-east-this-0bc) _2026-08-05 · Samantha Rickelton · Samantha’s Substack_ Open for lots of ideas ## [Scientific Study Needed to Determine If Nagaland Mining Triggered Assam Floods: Himanta Biswa Sarma](https://www.nagasconnect.com/north-east/110348/scientific-study-needed-to-determine-if-nagaland-mining-triggered-assam-floods-himanta-biswa-sarma) _2026-08-05 · NC NewsDesk · Nagaland News and Info – NagasConnect.com_ Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said the Assam government does not have the authority to stop mining activities in Nagaland amid concerns that mining operations may have contributed to the recent devastating floods in upper Assam. The post Scientific Study Needed to Determine If Nagaland Mining Triggered Assam Floods: Himanta Biswa Sarma appeared first on Nagaland News and Info… ## [Nagaland University Ranked India’s No. 2 Government University for Patents Granted](https://www.nagasconnect.com/state-news/110345/nagaland-university-ranked-indias-no-2-government-university-for-patents-granted) _2026-08-05 · NC NewsDesk · Nagaland News and Info – NagasConnect.com_ Nagaland University (NU) has achieved a major milestone in research and innovation, securing the second position among government universities in India for patents granted in India Today’s India’s Best Universities 2026 rankings. The post Nagaland University Ranked India’s No. 2 Government University for Patents Granted appeared first on Nagaland News and Info - NagasConnect.com . ## [What should we do about climate change?](https://www.academyofideas.uk/p/what-should-we-do-about-climate-change) _2026-08-03 · Rob Lyons · Academy of Ideas_ For many people, we just need to ‘look out the window’ to see climate change is real and dangerous. But what we really need is a well-informed, nuanced debate about what is to be done. ## [Bullhouse Brewery named Overall Champions at inaugural Indie Beer Awards Northern Ireland](https://siba.co.uk/2026/08/03/bullhouse-brewery-named-overall-champions-at-inaugural-indie-beer-awards-northern-ireland/) _2026-08-03 · Neil Walker · SIBA – Society of Independent Brewers and Associates_ Bullhouse Brewery in Belfast have etched their name in the record books at the inaugural Indie Beer Awards Northern Ireland, taking home the Overall Champion Gold with their ‘Merc Bro’ hazy IPA. The competition saw independent breweries from across Northern Ireland fight it out in a broad range of keg categories, from lager and pale \[…\] ## [A season not so silly](https://eyesandearsnortheast.substack.com/p/a-season-not-so-silly) _2026-08-03 · Brian Aitken · Eyes & Ears North East_ Nurseries, water, justice, devolution, travel, and a record-breaking run at No 1 for a North East star - and there's more ## [War with Iran goes from bad to worse](https://www.academyofideas.uk/p/war-with-iran-goes-from-bad-to-worse) _2026-08-01 · Rob Lyons · Academy of Ideas_ Why does the West get involved in conflicts that it can never win? ## [Eyes & Ears 31.07.26](https://eyesandearsnortheast.substack.com/p/eyes-and-ears-310726) _2026-07-31 · Brian Aitken · Eyes & Ears North East_ There's a lot going on. Consider yourself briefed if you read this ## [Selling off the World Cup: why FIFA’s plan is a step too far](https://www.academyofideas.uk/p/selling-off-the-world-cup-why-fifas) _2026-07-30 · Jake Weston · Academy of Ideas_ It might be naïve to think that football belongs to the fans. But we can demand the integrity of the sport is maintained. ## [(ad) What's On in the North East : Summer Holidays Week Three](https://northeastfamilyfun.substack.com/p/ad-whats-on-in-the-north-east-summer-779) _2026-07-29 · Samantha Rickelton · Samantha’s Substack_ Open for lots of ideas for the week ahead ## [Norwegian man convicted of conspiracy to commit murder in UK](https://www.counterterrorism.police.uk/news/norwegian-man-convicted-of-conspiracy-to-commit-murder-in-uk/) _2026-07-29 · Admin3 · Counter Terrorism Policing_ Johannes Kongsnes Natland, aged 19, was arrested at a hotel in Huddersfield in March last year and he was found to be in possession of two firearms and 19 rounds of ammunition. The teenager had been tasked by an organised crime group called the Foxtrot Network, which has been sanctioned by the UK government and... The post Norwegian man convicted of conspiracy to commit murder in UK appeared first… ## [Counter Terrorism Policing North East warns against online harms after teenager convicted](https://www.counterterrorism.police.uk/news/counter-terrorism-policing-north-east-warns-against-online-harms-after-teenager-convicted/) _2026-07-29 · Editor01 · Counter Terrorism Policing_ Counter Terrorism Policing North East has warned against online harms following the conviction of a teenager for terrorism offences. The 17-year-old boy from Wakefield was 14 when he was arrested in November 2023. An intelligence led investigation into his online activity revealed an extremist mindset and a growing obsession with the manufacture of explosives. The white-British teen... The post… ## [A farmhouse brewery in Sussex has been awarded best beer in the South East at prestigious Indie Beer Awards](https://siba.co.uk/2026/07/29/a-farmhouse-brewery-in-sussex-has-been-awarded-best-beer-in-the-south-east-at-prestigious-indie-beer-awards/) _2026-07-29 · Neil Walker · SIBA – Society of Independent Brewers and Associates_ Three Acre Brewery in Uckfield, Sussex taken home the Overall Champion Award at the Indie Beer Awards South East 2026 with their ‘Bonfire Beer’ – a dark, rich old ale. The independent brewery started off as a homebrew project in a potting shed in East Sussex, before moving to their permanent home at Little Goldsmiths \[…\] ## [Plugging in for the next energy revolution](https://thenortherneco.substack.com/p/plugging-in-for-the-next-energy-revolution) _2026-07-28 · Sarah Hartley · The Northern Eco_ Plus reaching a milestone and recharging in readiness for more eco news from the North East and North Yorkshire ## [Sleeper-Cell Report June 2026 – Justice Palace Department’s Head Killed](https://rojavainformationcenter.org/2026/07/sleeper-cell-report-june-2026-justice-palace-departments-head-killed/) _2026-07-27 · Rojava IC · Rojava Information Center_ The head of the Palace of Justice was seriously injured after being targeted in an attack on June 16. Key Points Five sleeper cell attacks were recorded in June; a slight increase from only three in May A total of four military personnel were killed, and at least two injured Fatalities of two suspected \[…\] ## [Stotties, pollution and GDV](https://eyesandearsnortheast.substack.com/p/stotties-pollution-and-gdv) _2026-07-27 · Brian Aitken · Eyes & Ears North East_ A strange mix - but it's ALL you need to know ## [Man who collected extremist content in prison jailed again](https://www.counterterrorism.police.uk/news/man-who-collected-extremist-content-in-prison-jailed-again/) _2026-07-24 · Editor01 · Counter Terrorism Policing_ A man who collected extremist content and used a phone in prison whilst serving a sentence for assaulting a police officer has been jailed again. Muhammad Zakir Arif (22/12/2005), from Bury, was sentenced at Manchester Crown Court today (Friday 24 July 2026) to three years in prison. The judge also ordered that he serve an... The post Man who collected extremist content in prison jailed again… ## [Eyes & Ears 24.07.26](https://eyesandearsnortheast.substack.com/p/eyes-and-ears-240726) _2026-07-24 · Brian Aitken · Eyes & Ears North East_ It's all you need to know (I read everything so you don't have to!) ## ['Serious pathogen' identified in River Ure](https://thenortherneco.substack.com/p/serious-pathogen-identified-in-river) _2026-07-23 · Sarah Hartley · The Northern Eco_ Citizen scientists have compared their results with the heavily polluted River Wye and Thames and found concerning levels of bacterium ## [Charity tackles Britain’s hidden woodland plastic crisis](https://thenortherneco.substack.com/p/charity-tackles-britains-hidden-woodland) _2026-07-23 · Sarah Hartley · The Northern Eco_ A charity that began quietly collecting redundant plastic tree shelters in the Yorkshire Dales has pioneered what has become one of the UK's most coordinated responses to woodland plastic pollution