Global superstar Beyoncé announced her world tour, confirming that the first European show of the Formation World Tour will be on Wearside. The Halo singer will be performing on June 26 in front of what is expected to be a sold-out crowd an the Stadium of Light. The 34-year-old performed […]
Day: 9 February 2016
Transport boss admits Metro Tyne and Wear “has not been good enough”
North East transport boss Nick Forbes has admitted the Tyne and Wear Metro “has simply not been good enough”, as customers flock to claim compensation against the service operator. Mr Forbes has revealed that DB Regio’s contract to run the Metro ‘will not automatically’ be renewed in 2017. DB Regio are facing […]
Happy Chinese New Year 2016: interesting things to know about its celebration
By Justin Chew It is extremely interesting to experience Chinese New Year away from home. Coincidentally, this is also the first year that Sunderland has marked it with a bigger and better celebration. In Malaysia, Chinese New Year is always a big celebration – something like Christmas, a time seeped […]
9 ways to enjoy being single on Valentine’s Day in the North East
Valentine’s Day isn’t just a day to be celebrated by couples in love. If you’re single, go out and experience the fun part too, and use it as a day of self-reflection, a day to love yourself, go out with a friend or have fun by flirting with the dating […]
Mental health pledge to support North East’s emergency services
North East Ambulance Service has signed a commitment to secure the support of the metal health of their workers. Following Time to Talk Day last Thursday, a nationwide event based on becoming more open about mental health issues, the North East Ambulance Service has signed its support to the Blue […]
New domestic abuse programme launched in Sunderland
An enhanced project to tackle domestic abuse which focuses on perpetrators has been launched in Sunderland. The project is set to benefit more people in the Northumbria Police Force area. Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Vera Baird said: “I am delighted to launch this enhanced programme which will allow Barnardo’s […]