Over recent years the ‘micro pub’, a very small one-roomed pub, has grown in popularity. Just 15 weeks ago, The Dog and Rabbit opened in North Tyneside. However, The Dog and Rabbit, of Whitley Bay, isn’t just a micro pub, in fact they are a brewery as well, making their […]
A container full of donations from the North East has begun its journey to Syria to help refugees in need. Boxes Of Hope filled with donations from around the region and the rest of the UK were collected. They were prepared for individuals, mainly children, with a variety of gifts inside. Medical aid, food […]
Following shocking relevations from ex-Sunderland footballer, Paul Stewart, who has recently opened up about his shocking childhood abuse; the NSPCC has launched a dedicated hotline for victims of sexual abuse. Courageous former professional footballers, Andy Woodward, Steve Walters and Paul Stewart have spoken about the abuse they suffered too. (Photography credit: […]
St. Benedict’s Hospice has put up their Dedication Tree in the Bridges for a fifth year running. With community support growing each year, they’ve already hit a record fundraising amount for 2015 and are hoping to do better this year. The tree gives people a chance to remember people who can’t […]
The Happy Mondays have been announced as Saturday night headliners for next years Sunniside Live festival. Set to take place in July, the Happy Mondays are closing the two day festival on Saturday, July 8. The festival has been running for three years now but this is the […]
Come down to city campus on November 29 to see two of Santa’s reindeer. The reindeer will be at the university between 12pm and 4pm. The University of Sunderland Students Union have organised the festive event following the success of their petting farm earlier this year. Sandra Tibbo, the university’s […]
Newcastle has a plethora of interesting monuments in it’s city centre, but often we get so used to seeing them that we don’t question the stories behind them. So it’s time to swot up on the local history and culture with our top 8 monuments you probably never knew the […]
Meninism is as absurd as it sounds and harder to comprehend than it is to spell. The term first appeared in 2013 when feminists used it to describe men who supported feminism and opposed all forms of misogynist behaviour. Fast forward to the present day and with the help of […]
Festive spirit is in the air as a popular Christmas market returns to Sunderland. Frost Village has returned to Keel Square for a second year and will once again host an Ice Rink, Après Bar and traditional Christmas market. Not only this, but there is a new element to this […]
Nissan’s workforce are the first civilian workforce to be awarded freedom of the city after Councillors unanimously voted on November 23. The notice regarding their decision, said: “This council congratulates wholeheartedly the Nissan workforce for their sterling efforts in securing the future production of the Qashqai and x-trail models, and […]