Eight people have been bailed after a man from Sunderland died in an incident outside a nightclub in Durham. Seven people were arrested on suspicion of manslaughter – and one for a public order offence – after a man from Hetton-Le-Hole died following an incident outside LoveShack. An investigation is […]
That’s it! Done and dusted! The 28th Sunderland International Airshow has came to close. But you can watch our highlights of the final day of the airshow including an interview with RAF Flight Lieutenant Kevin Miller who commentated on the Memorial Flights(Lancaster, Hurricane and Spitfire) Air displays from Matadors, RAF […]
Hundreds of thousands of people have enjoyed their visit to the 28th Sunderland International Airshow. Held along the city’s coastline at Roker and Seaburn, on Friday evening and through Saturday (23 July) and Sunday (24 July), the Airshow has seen a major programme of air, land and sea displays. Sue Stanhope, […]
Words and video by: Pamela Bilalova and Stela Taneva All eyes were on the Sunderland skies as crowds flocked Roker and Seaburn seafront for the 28th Sunderland International Airshow. The second day of the Airshow showcased aircraft displays, featuring the Falcons parachute display team, the OV-10 Bronco, the Battle of Britain […]
The Sunderland Airshow 2016 successfully kicked off on Friday evening with a launch party, aerial display and fireworks. On Saturday, the sea front saw hundreds of thousands of spectators witnessing stunning aircraft displays. Thousands more people are expected on the final day of the Sunderland Airshow 2016. The programme has […]
Northumbria police have warned the public not to be alarmed by seeing armed police patrolling Sunderland International Airshow this weekend (July 22 – July 24). It comes as measures to keep people safe and to keep disruption to a minimum following the recent attacks in Nice which seen 84 killed […]
Major disruptions are in place as Nexus plans to close the metro line between Benton and Monkseaton for 15 days to allow for track replacement. The work will take place on Saturday, July 23rd until Saturday, August 6th. When the line is closed a frequent replacement bus service, 900, will be […]
Pokémon Go fans are being urged to be precautious while searching for the characters in Sunderland and South Tyneside. The phenomenon of Pokémon Go has swept the nation turning even the North East into a Pokémon zoo. The app sends the messages with all possible locations dragging the fans out, […]
The North East Combined Authority have given the green light to the ambitious plans to expand the Tyne and Wear metro services. The Metro and Local Rail Strategy identifies a network of disused or under-used rail routes across North East England which could benefit from new or better services, putting […]
There are only four days left until the annual air show returns to the Sunderland skies. This year the Sunderland Airshow 2016 is set for a swinging start with The Rap Pack Boys tacking the stage on Friday night, 22 July. The Rap Pack Boys promise “a great spectacle” and “a […]