9+ hour, 44+ min ago  (434+ words) THE FIRST steps to creating the North East's biggest roller skating rink has taken place this week, as the build gets underway. The first shipping containers have been winched into place at Newcastle Racecourse, ahead of the opening of the…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (375+ words) NEWCASTLE Racecourse is preparing to let the good times roll with the arrival of a unique event. This April the venue will be launching Skate Island, which will see the installation of a giant roller skating rink and a food…...