Sunderland Illuminations will light the seafront once again this autumn. Starting at the end of September, this year’s programme has been extended to end with a bang on Bonfire Night. Organisers promises the Illuminations will be brighter than ever in 2016, featuring new installations of pirates, dinosaurs and fairies. Last year […]
Year: 2016
Man charged following racist incident in Sunderland Bridges Shopping Centre
Man has today (Monday 4th July) been charged following a racist incident that happened at a Sunderland Shopping Centre over the weekend. At around 3.40pm on Sunday (July 3rd) a woman was assaulted and racially abused in the Bridges Shopping Centre in the city centre. The victim left the scene […]
Nigel Farage resigns saying “I want my life back”
Nigel Farage has resigned from his position as leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP) stating “I want my life back.” Mr Farage’s resignation comes following last month’s vote to leave the European Union (EU), which he declared the United Kingdom’s Independence Day. In a speech in London he said: “During […]
BREAKING: Nigel Farage resigns as UKIP leader
Nigel Farage has resigned as leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP). Mr Farage has stepped down following last month’s vote to leave the European Union saying he had achieved the aim for which he came into politics. In a speech he said his main goal in politics was to get […]
WATCH: WWI torpedo explosion off Sunderland’s Roker Pier
A World War I torpedo was safely detonated in a controlled explosion off Roker Pier, Sunderland, on Thursday June 30. Away from spectators but close enough to hear onshore, the explosion happened around 9am, with a second explosion heard around 10am- although there wasn’t much to see. Locals came to […]
Sunderland residents warned of the risks posed by chip pans following third incident
By Elizabeth Lenderyou Three incidents in the last six weeks involving chip pans has caused the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service to issue a warning to Sunderland residents about the dangers of leaving chip pans unattended. The warning follows an incident at Ravensworth Street, Millfield, Sunderland on 23rd […]
Chicago The Musical Coming To Sunderland
By Lucy Hilton, Lauren Halligan and Hannah Thompson. Catch this Broadway legend on your doorstep, only this December! For years the hit Broadway show “Chicago” has continued to wow audiences from around the world. In November, we will have our chance experience that non stop singing, dancing extravaganza which in its […]
Everything you need to know about bees
Marine Park children cam to the University of Sunderland to spend the day learning about bees and what it takes to be a journalist. They learned the most important facts about bees thanks to Adam Gawne. They learned that around 50,000 bees can live in one hive. There are three different types of […]
The Aftermath of #BeyoncéAtSOL
By Ethan Edwards & Zoe Toase The highly anticipated first stop on the european leg of The Formation World Tour has been and gone, and everyone is still reeling from seeing the legendary Beyoncé play in their hometown. It was an experience that is done no justice by watching clips […]
Beyoncé in Sunderland: All you need to know
With fans already queuing at the Stadium of Light, here’s everything you need to know before Queen Bey hits the stage After months of anticipation, which saw her drop a surprise visual album and trigger off speculation about her marriage with Jay Z, Beyoncé is set to kick off the […]