Former Sunderland footballer, Adam Johnson, has been found guilty of one count of sexual activity with a 15-year-old and cleared of another. Johnson has been told there is a “very high probability” he will be jailed for a “significant” length of time after being convicted of one count of sexual […]
Author: Megan Goodwin
Northumbria police tackle drug drivers
Northumbria Police will be out in force on our roads this month as they look to support a national crackdown on drug drivers. The force’s Op Dragoon team will be targeting motorists across the region who are flouting the drug drive laws introduced one year today (March 2). The new laws […]
Sunderland’s biggest retail and style awards event returns
On April 23 the city will mark its first Retail and Style Awards, combining two of Sunderland’s top events for the first time. The event, which will feature a three course dinner, live entertainment and a fashion show, will honour top businesses and fashionistas, with hundreds of businesses already submitting nominations […]
Sunderland graduate creates eco fashion business to help stop world hunger
Sunderland based eco fashion business, Joined In Life, offers trendy t-shirts that are good to the environment and are helping solve world hunger with each sale. The fashion company’s charity partner, Mary’s Meals, have created a global movement by bringing a fresh nutritious daily meal to children around the world. […]
Stadium of Light to host Sunderland’s largest wedding fair
Sunderland’s largest wedding fair, The Wedding Wonder Show, returns to the Stadium of Light from noon until 3pm on Sunday February 7. Guests at the event, which has a Valentine’s Day theme, will have the chance to meet more than 100 exhibitors from across the North East, including top suppliers […]
CCTV appeal after theft from Fat Face in Newcastle
Police have released CCTV images following a theft from the Fat Face clothing store in Newcastle. On Thursday, December 17, around £200 worth of clothing was stolen from the Fat Face store in Blackett Street. Enquiries are ongoing into the incident and police are releasing CCTV images of a man […]
David Bowie Tribute: North East fans reveal their fondest memory of the idol
Singer David Bowie has died of cancer at the age of 69, following an 18-month battle with cancer. A statement issued on the singer’s Facebook page said that he “died peacefully” on January 10, 2016, “surrounded by his family after a courageous 18 month battle with cancer”. Fans have been left […]
Puddle in Newcastle goes viral after live stream set up
Drummond Central, Newcastle, has topped the trends on Twitter after they set up a live stream video via Periscope to capture the public attempting to cross a giant puddle. The live stream, which was viewed by about 20,000 people, using #DrummondPuddleWatch, showed members of the public jumping and climbing over […]
Newcastle Handbag Clinic reveals how to style pom pom accessories
While following most A-lister trends can prove pricey, the latest must-have celebrity accessory is much more affordable. Everyone from model Cara Delevingne to socialite Olivia Palermo, and pretty much the whole Kardashian clan, have attached pom pom charms to their designer handbags. The pom pom bag charm, also referred to […]