Sunderland and District Canine Society Open Dog Show took place on Sunday November 24, with 574 dogs turning out to compete for places at Crufts 2019. The show was the first of two opportunities for contestants in the Sunderland area to qualify for the 2019 edition of Crufts. The second […]
Author: Ben Robinson
Helena and Verne get ‘seal’ of approval to venture back into the sea
Sunday saw a very emotional and happy goodbye to Helena and Verne, the two seals saved by Tynemouth’s marine rescue team and taken care of at Blue Reef Aquarium. Helena was found with multiple fishing hooks in her body and face and required immediate assistance by the rescue team; Verne […]
Sunderland Illuminations 2018: Sunderland shine light on busy year with new stratosphere
Following the success of last year’s event, the Sunderland illuminations are returning with new attractions, including a 360 degree Dome Sphere. The mayor, councillor Lynda Scanlan, said: “It certainly does raise the spirit of the city, I mean look at it, it’s beautiful. You couldn’t not raise the spirits of […]