Today Wearside will show its backing towards a day which celebrates sexual and gender diversity. International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT) is held today. Sunderland is to join in with others from across the world by raising the Rainbow Flag at its civic centre and around the city. […]
Day: 17 May 2018
Major Developments in Sunderland Woman’s Search for Long Lost Dad
A breakthrough has been made in the search for a Sunderland woman’s long lost father. Rebecca Harrison from Pennywell has spent the last week trying to find her Dad who she had never met. She decided to start the search last Thursday while celebrating her late mother’s birthday. “It’s always […]
The Great North Dog Walk celebrates its 28th year
A popular event that attracts thousands of dogs from across the North East will celebrate its 28th anniversary next month. The Great North Dog Walk 2018, in partnership with Dogs Trust, will take place on South Shields seafront on Sunday June 3. The world’s largest dog walk, which is a […]
Deptford Fire: Environment Agency monitoring air quality after three-day recycling plant blaze
Concerns are being raised by residents and people working in the Deptford area about possible air pollution following a fire at the former Alex Smiles recycling plant in Sunderland. In a statement, the Environment Agency said: “Sunderland City Council and the Environment Agency are carrying out air quality monitoring with […]
East Coast Mainline to be brought back under public control
The East Coast Mainline is being renationalised by the government following a decision to terminate an existing contract with Virgin East Coast Trains. The rail service is being brought back under government control, after the current franchise came under financial problems. Stagecoach, which operates the line, and Virgin East Coast which provides […]
Councillor Graeme Miller elected as new leader of Sunderland City Council
Councillor Graeme Miller has been confirmed as the new Leader of Sunderland City Council. The Washington South councillor was elected Leader at a full meeting of the City Council last night. The newly elected leader has a particular interest in promoting good mental health and has been named a Health and […]
New steak house breathes life in to Sunderland’s restaurant scene one month on from grand reopening
The city centre’s only dedicated steak house has filled a culinary void and has proved to be evidence of Sunderland’s growing economy. The Chop House above the historic Dun Cow pub reopened on May 14th after the former owner left the company. Paul Scott, who is general manager of the […]
Cat adoption centre needs to raise £3,000 to fix leaky roof
Willows Cat Adoption Centre in South Shields is urging customers to raise money to fix their leaky roof. Maria Harrison, the founder of the shelter, has been rescuing cats for 46 years and started by working from a cattery in her own home before opening up the shelter. The shelter […]
Nexus offers £1,000 reward after thieves steal Metro cable
Police are appealing for information after the theft of cable on the Metro disrupted travel for thousands of public transport users this morning. The theft happened in the South Drive area of Hebburn overnight. Thieves made away with a substantial amount of cable, causing a fault in the system. As […]
Sunderland Scramble success as more than 200 people enjoy fun annual 5k charity event
More than 200 people took part in the annual 5K Sunderland Scramble at Herrington Country Park on Saturday. Participants were treated to a warm day as temperatures reached as high as 23 degrees. The event organised by the North East Autism Society saw many families and friends challenge themselves to […]