Month: October 2017
8 date ideas that won’t break the bank in the North-East
Whether you’re just starting out or have been together for years, dating is a significantly important part of any relationship. With Christmas coming up you might be thinking about trying to save some pennies and dating might be the last of your priorities, but it doesn’t have to be that […]
Timeline of Fenwick’s Window through the Years
With the Festive Season fast approaching it’s only a matter of time before the grand unveiling of this years Fenwick’s display, so refresh your memory as the countdown begins.
North Marine park set for renovations; what can we expect?
South Shields seafront is set to receive a huge boost with the announced improvements to North Marine park. A children’s play park, artwork beacon and sensory gardens are at the centre of huge plans the council have for the park. The restoration of the Grotto, park promenade, grand staircase, […]
New restaurant and shopping complex for Sunderland seafront given go ahead by city council
Sunderland City Council’s planning and highways committee have approved a new architectural plan to enhance the seafront with a new two-storey multipurpose building. The construction will house shops, a take-away and a restaurant. According to councillor Melville Speding, thanks to the support received from the Seafront Traders Association the project has […]
10 hotspots for Sunday lunch around the #NorthEast
As the weather gets colder and the clothes get warmer, is there anything better than a good Sunday Roast? As the answer is ‘there isn’t’, SRNews is here to help you solve the old millennial riddle: “Where should we go for food?”. So, instead of going on TripAdvisor, you can […]
Pubs and Cafés on the Sunderland Leg of the C2C Route
Since the route first opened in 1994, hundreds of people have been passing through our region to complete the Coast to Coast cycle route. The route typically starts in Whitehaven and ends in Sunderland. However, there are a few variant routes, including a starting point at Workington and a finish […]
15 people abseil down 97-feet block for charity
15 people abseiled down the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle to raise money for the Kieran Maxwell Legacy on Saturday. Much-loved Kieran Maxwell, aged 18, died of Ewing’s Sarcoma (a rare form of bone cancer) in June and the Kieran Maxwell Legacy has been set up in his memory to […]
Follow the journey of the Jarrow March 81 years on
On October 5 1936, 200 men started their journey to London from Jarrow to protest against the unemployment in the North-East region. 81 years later, their journey is still relevant today, as unemployment is still a big problem here in the North. Follow the Jarrow Crusade’s 291 mile march to […]
Sunderland Empire Theatre: Through the Ages Timeline
The Sunderland Empire Theatre is one of the North East’s most iconic landmarks. Opening on July 1, 1907 as the Empire Palace, it is one of the largest theatre venues in the North. From The War right up until todays events, take a look at the timeline below showing the […]