The Northern Echo offers a range of ways for readers and community groups to get in touch, submit news and add events — including a dedicated "Add Your Event For Free" option and a "Send Us Your News" channel. The information is published on the paper’s website alongside details of subscriptions, newsletters and other reader services.
What the paper publishes online
The newspaper’s site lists standard features intended to serve local communities, including:
- Event submissions — a free option for readers to add local events;
- News submissions — a route for members of the public to send in news tips or items;
- Paid services — information on advertisements, newspaper home delivery and subscriptions;
- Notices — death notices, announcements and public notices are also signposted.
Regulation and ownership
The Northern Echo’s online pages make clear the title operates within the industry’s regulatory framework and commercial structures. The site states the paper adheres to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Editors' Code of Practice. It also identifies the publisher as Newsquest Media Group Ltd, describing it as an audited local newspaper network.
Why this matters locally
For Gateshead residents and community groups, the paper’s submission channels are a practical route to reach a regional readership without an advertising fee for events. The noticeboard-style services — from event listings to death notices — remain a widely used way for people to share information across towns and neighbourhoods.
Practical details at a glance
| Service | Available via |
|---|---|
| Add an event for free | Website submission |
| Send us your news | Website submission |
| Subscriptions and delivery | Website — subscriptions page |
The site also includes links to newsletters, reader rewards and an archive; practical links are provided for those seeking to advertise or purchase photo sales. Contact and corporate information are supplied, including a registered office address in Bournemouth and the company registration number.
Complaints and further information
Guidance on complaints is available: the site directs readers to contact the editor if they believe an item is inaccurate or intrusive and notes that, if dissatisfied with the response, a complainant can contact IPSO.
For any Gateshead community group planning to promote an event or to flag a local story, the Northern Echo’s submission pages remain a straightforward first step. Check the newspaper’s website for the exact submission form and any deadlines or requirements before sending material.
