All the single ladies will be out tonight, many might even be “crazy in Love” by the end of Beyonce’s Sunderland show. Well over 50,000 music fans will descend on Sunderland’s Stadium of Light tomorrow, as Beyoncé takes to the stage for the prestigious opening night of the European leg of […]
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EU REF: Despite Brexit it seems young people want to stay in the EU
As the UK votes to leave the European Union, it seems the majority of young voters actually wanted remain. According to a YouGov poll, the youngest of voters chose overwhelmingly to Remain, while it was older voters who were most keen on Brexit. The survey, conducted after voting closed, found […]
The world reacts to Sunderland’s leave vote
The City of Sunderland was the first local authority to declare their wish to leave the European Referendum sparking outrage among pro-EU voters. At the time the result was announced, a triumph expressed in Sunderland’s Silksworth sports hall was witnessed globally. It was predicted that the Leave campaign would have a […]
BREAKING: Prime Minister resigns as UK votes for Brexit
David Cameron is due to resign as Prime Minister in the wake of the UK’s decision to leave the European Union. Cameron announced that he would step down by October. He believes Britain can survive outside the European Union and “no immediate’ changes” will occur “in the way people can […]
BREAKING: Britain WILL leave the EU
Britain will leave the European Union, it has officially been confirmed this morning (Friday 24th June) 51.9% of the U.K. population voted for Brexit and to leave the 28 member block Union, that works out as 17,410,742 votes across the country. The North East, joined much of England and Wales, in […]
Britain Chooses to LEAVE the European Union. What happens Now?
By Beth King & Jordan Davidson Britain has voted to become the first nation ever to leave the European Union since its conception, but what happens now? David Cameron will address Parliament on Monday and discuss the period for negotiating the terms of the departure from the EU. The process […]
EU Referendum: Some of our favourite Tweets
As the night goes on we’ve been keeping an eye on your reactions. Here’s a few of the most entertaining ones… Who would have thought the Mother of Dragons would take an interest in our kingdom… Lindsay Lohan became the surprise political aficionado of the night, and she […]
Pound drops dramatically as Sunderland votes for Brexit
By Michael Oakes When Sunderland became the first of the night to vote to leave the European Union, the GBP dropped 4% in 10 seconds. Ex-Bloomberg Anchor and Trader of Stocks in New York, let Adam Johnson tell you why this happened and what it will mean for the GBP […]
EU Ref: Counting Underway
The Polls have closed and counting for the EU Referendum is now underway across the UK. The first results of the count that will decide Britain’s future in Europe are expected in at 12:30am. Sunderland are expected to keep with tradition and be one of the first to declare results. According to […]
Beyonce countdown: Fans urged to get in ‘Formation’
Beyonce fans are preparing for the pop-star to open her Formation World Tour in Sunderland. About 50,000 fans are expected to turn out to witness what is due to be the biggest production ever seen at the Stadium of Light. A week of work is already underway to assemble a stage fit […]