A woman from South Shields is hosting a charity football match for Sunderland AFC fan, Bradley Lowery. Jessica Benet, 19, is encouraging people to put on their boots and raise money for the youngster. Bradley has captured the hearts of thousands in the region, inspiring many to set up events like […]
Day: 8 June 2017
General Election 2017: The North East votes as polls open across country
Voting has officially started at polling stations across the country. From 7am to 10pm tonight, you have the chance to vote and have your say in who becomes our next government. After Theresa May announced a snap General Election on April 18, the past seven weeks have involved nothing more […]
University of Sunderland’s mediaHUB to team up with BBC Newcastle
The University of Sunderland’s mediaHUB is set to team up with BBC Newcastle. For the first time since 2011, a team of journalists from the radio broadcaster will be based in Sunderland. Both organisations will be coming together thanks to a partnership with the University of Sunderland’s School of Media […]