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. […]
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 […]
A Sunderland mum has made an appeal on social media in a bid to find her biological Dad. Rebecca Harrison from Pennywell posted on the SunderlandNow Facebook page asking people to share the post. It currently has more than 950 shares with people commenting with help and advice. Rebecca said: […]
Sunderland’s Station Taxis has been offering people in the city the opportunity to become part of a new singalong series with its drivers. Hundreds of people have already replied to a video posted on Facebook appealing for singers to get in touch with the taxi company. The first in a […]
Join us for our TV roundup of the biggest news stories across wearside today including an interview with Richie McLoughlin, Jarrow Roofing BCA FC boss, on the decision to close the club. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJK_jlfELPrn6MyCmNaX8Q/live
A mother has asked for Sleeping Beauty to be removed from younger children’s classes at her son’s primary school as it promotes “inappropriate” sexual behaviour. Sarah Hall, from Northumberland Park, raised the issue after her six-year-old brought home a book version of the fairytale. Sarah was worried about the message that the […]
A mother has asked for Sleeping Beauty to be removed from younger children’s classes at her son’s primary school as it promotes “inappropriate” sexual behaviour. Sarah Hall, from Northumberland Park, raised the issue after her six-year-old brought home a book version of the fairytale. Sarah was worried about the message that the […]
The annual Houghton Feast began on Friday October 7 and is set to continue until Sunday October 16, with a full nine days of activities planned. The feast is a historical event for the North East and has origins dating back as early as the 1100’s. Take a look at […]
The British Universities Karting Championship has been taking place in Sunderland over the last few days. Hundreds of students from around the UK came together at Warden Law – racing in high-performance outdoor racing karts. The races are open to anyone no matter their experience. Rookie and intermediate teams from […]
Simon Bartram, author of Bob Man on the Moon has been visiting schools across Sunderland as part of the Council’s celebrations for World Book Day. World Book Day is held annually in the United Kingdom and Ireland on the first Thursday in March. The day promotes reading and is a charity […]