More than 200 Sunderland University students from 50 different countries have come together in an attempt to make a Guinness World Record. During the recent International Welcome Event at the Stadium of Light, participants tried to set a record for most selfies taken in the space of three minutes, taking […]
Author: Pamela Bilalova
BHS Collapse: North East stores set to close down next month
Administrators have confirmed the remaining BHS stores in the North East will be shutting their doors in August. Shops in Sunderland, Newcastle, Durham, Middlesbrough and the Intu Metrocentre in Gateshead are set to go by August 20, following the closure of the company’s South Shields and Hartlepool branches over the weekend. […]
WATCH: Highlights from the second day of Sunderland International Airshow 2016
Words and video by: Pamela Bilalova and Stela Taneva All eyes were on the Sunderland skies as crowds flocked Roker and Seaburn seafront for the 28th Sunderland International Airshow. The second day of the Airshow showcased aircraft displays, featuring the Falcons parachute display team, the OV-10 Bronco, the Battle of Britain […]
Beyoncé in Sunderland: All you need to know
With fans already queuing at the Stadium of Light, here’s everything you need to know before Queen Bey hits the stage After months of anticipation, which saw her drop a surprise visual album and trigger off speculation about her marriage with Jay Z, Beyoncé is set to kick off the […]
Labour hold in South Tyneside local elections 2016
Labour has strengthened its grip on South Tyneside Council after winning all 18 seats in the area in the local elections last night. The biggest surprise of the night came from the Cleadon & East Boldon ward, where South Tyneside’s last remaining Conservative councillor Jeff Milburn lost his seat to Labour David […]
Sunderland Mayor launches charity event at Ryhope Engines Museum
The mayor of Sunderland Councilor Barry Curran organised Steam and Cream charity event to celebrate the refurbishment of Ryhope Engines Museum and support businesses. The access to the building, which was built in the 1860s, has been improved after a disabled access lift was installed. An on-site ‘virtual tour’ of the rest of […]
Major roadworks start as work on new Sunderland bridge continues
Major roadworks will get underway on the south side of the river in Sunderland at the beginning of April. Work will start in Pallion on Monday, April 4, when the traffic islands and the roundabout that connects Pallion New Road, European Way, Pallion Subway and Woodbine Terrace will be removed. This will be […]
“I’m still fairly confident I can do it”: injured Sunderland army officer says ahead of London Marathon
When Chris Collier ran the Great North Run in full riot gear last September, he thought he would take it a step further. He decided to go for the full marathon in London in April and, to top it all, he chose to run in full riot gear again and […]
Earth Hour 2016: Millions of people to plunge into darkness
Credit: WWFunitedkingdom/YouTube. More than 10 million people in the UK will be switching off their lights for an hour this Saturday as part of WWF’s 10th Earth Hour. The symbolic event starts at 8:30pm, and 178 countries will turn off their lights to show they care about the environment. Many iconic […]
Injured Sunderland army captain to attempt new Guiness World Record
Injured army captain Chris Collier will run this year’s Virgin London Marathon in full riot gear in attempt to achieve a new Guiness World Record. The 36-year-old will run the marathon in 18kg (44lbs) equipment despite breaking his shoulder in January. The full riot gear consists of a helmet, visor, […]