Two protests are planned for Newcastle city centre this weekend, with people gathering to rally against against the Government's controversial new police and crime bill and the rising cost of living.
The first event, held at the Civic Centre from 1pm on Saturday, will oppose Priti Patel's crime bill which seeks to give police in England and Wales more power to clamp down on non-violent protests.
Demonstrators from several groups, including Resist NCL, North East Against Racism, ACORN Newcastle and XR North East, said they intend to make their "voices heard, to stand up, and to fight back."
