Washington Riding Centre (WRC) has been the home of the Tyne and Wear Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) group since 1977, and it is still going strong 40 years on. The people who use this riding school remain at the heart of WRC, as the riding school provides specialist […]
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 […]
Nissan Sunderland’s bestselling vehicle has gotten a makeover for its tenth birthday. After the initial launch in 2007, the Nissan Qashqai has turned ten, and has been given a new look inside, and outside as well as new technological features. The new Qashqai was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show […]
Last weekend saw Barnes Park hold its first sponsored dog walk to raise money for the Guide Dog Association. This was also the first time the event has been held in Sunderland. It was organised by Carol Essl to help raise money for the Guide Dogs’ Trust, one of Dogs […]
This weekend saw Barnes Park hold its first sponsored dog walk to raise money for the Guide Dog Association. This was also the first time the event has been held in Sunderland. It was organised by Carol Essl to help raise money for the Guide Dogs’ Trust, one of Dogs […]
Sunderland Danielle Parvin (nee Leigh), 30, and Richard Parvin, 45, were recently married in Uvdal Staivkirke, Norway. The wedding took place on December 20, and they are the first English couple to be married in this church in 48 years. Danielle is from Seaburn Dene, Sunderland. She said: “We both […]