Last week, game studio CD Projekt Red announced via social media that their latest game, Cyberpunk 2077, one of this year’s most highly anticipated titles, was having its release delayed for a third time, pushing it back until November 2020. On the Friday of the same week, developer Naughty Dog […]
Author: Mark Warren
Nine North East stand-up comedy venues in case you’re looking for a laugh
Stand-up comedy is one of the most popular forms of entertainment of our age, as any cursory glance at a TV guide will tell you. The North East has long been a hotbed for stand-up, producing a number of household names, such as Ross Noble, Sarah Millican and Chris Ramsey, […]
St Patrick’s Day 2019: What does it mean to the Newcastle Irish community?
St Patrick’s Day is one of the most popular holidays across the world. However, to those without direct Irish links, its cultural significance can often be lost behind the partying. For the members of Newcastle’s Tyneside Irish Centre, the day means much more than just that.
St Patrick’s Day 2019: What does it mean to Newcastle’s Irish community?
St Patrick’s Day is one of the most popular holidays across the world. However, to those without direct Irish links, its cultural significance can often be lost behind the partying. For the members of Newcastle’s Tyneside Irish Centre, the day means much more than that. See video:
Tolent founder discusses decision to step down from board after thirty five years
John Wood, founder of Gateshead based construction company Tolent, announced in January that he will retire following the completion of the company’s current project at the Vaux site in Sunderland. Wood, a civil engineer who founded Tolent in 1983 after leaving his position as contracts manager at Balfour Beatty, said: […]
Sunderland Checkatrade Trophy Final 2019: Reaction as tickets go on sale for return to Wembley
As tickets for Sunderland’s Checkatrade Trophy final clash against Portsmouth at Wembley went on sale, we decided to gauge the mood on Wearside.
Shortlist announced for North East business awards
Nominees have been revealed for the annual North East Business awards. The awards, held in association with the North East England Chamber of Commerce, will see companies across the region receive awards celebrating different aspects of their companies, including apprenticeship programs, growth and interaction with their local community. The companies […]
Sunderland Run Festival 2019: Entries Open for May Event
The 9th edition of the annual Sunderland Run Festival weekend, which is due to take place in Keel Square on May 11 and 12 this year, is now open to enter. Last year’s edition of the event attracted over 4,000 participants in 10K and half-marathon races, leading the organisers to […]
Sunderland Council to pay £50,000 towards Spice Girls concert
Sunderland City Council are set to contribute £50,000 to the staging of a Spice Girls concert due to take place at the Stadium of Light in June. The figure, which came to light during the council’s budget setting meeting on 25 February, attracted criticism from both Conservative and Liberal Democrat […]
Mapped: 15 North East Cold War Bunkers
When you think of the North East, the Cold War of the 20th century might not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, the region is home to a number of observation bunkers dating from this period – 15 of which SR News have visited and plotted on […]