EDITOR’S LETTER
“My heart goes out to all affected”
S
o finally the coronavirus pandemic is no longer dominating the news – obviously that is very good news after the past two years. However it has sadly been replaced by the awful news about war-torn Ukraine. It’s just terrible - I cannot imagine what it would be like living in fear of you, your family, and your home, possibly being bombed at any time. My heart goes out to all affected by this so unnecessary conflict which none of us expected to see in this day and age. Looking on the lighter side of the situation, such tragedy, alike to the pandemic, does bring out the good in (most of) humanity – and once again, the
Newcastle-under-Lyme community is pulling out all the stops to help those in need. We have a lovely feature about a shop in Newcastle town centre which has been turned into a drop-off point for donations of items for those affected by war-torn Ukraine. Read all about it on page 23. Meanwhile, we also have lots of news and features of life in Newcastle itself. I hope you enjoy reading our latest Newcastle Life Magazine. Do you have a story to tell about life in Newcastle? Email me at belinda@timesandecho.co.uk. Until next time – take care!
Thursday 26th May
6 Newcastle Life Issue 34
Belinda
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