Ahead of the snap general election on June 8, SRNews headed to the city centre to asses how the people of Sunderland plan to use their vote and how they’re feeling about Brexit For more information on the general election visit: https://www.yourvotematters.co.uk/elections-in-2017/uk-general-election-2017
Author: Philip Ward
LIVE: South Shields to Sunderland Run For World Physical Activity Day 2017
SR News reporter Kieran Carr is completing a live-streamed run from South Shields to Sunderland as part of World Day for Physical Activity. We are inviting you to join him live on Sr News on April 6, 2017, to share your fitness stories and inspiration along the way. The route begins at […]
Sunderland Restaurant Week: Over 8,000 vouchers downloaded
Sunderland’s second ever restaurant week has been four times more successful than the inaugural event in September 2016, with more than 8,000 downloaded for free. Restaurants all over the city took part by offering special deals to customers between March 11 and March 19, 2017. Sunderland restaurant Papas Tapas at […]
Sunderland’s Jermain Defoe picked for England squad
Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe has been called up to the England squad. The 34-year-old will be in the squad for friendly against Germany and World Cup qualifying match against Lithuania. He posted on Twitter: Thanks to everyone for your messages! Playing for @England has been my dream since day one […]
Historic Sunderland pub The Board Inn reopening
A landmark pub in Sunderland is set to re-open following a £260,000 refurbishment. The Board Inn on Durham Road in East Herrington will be reopening after recent construction. The renovation will include an open-plan dining area, a new beer garden and new HD screens for live sport. The pub is […]
‘Trump Not Welcome’ rally being held in Newcastle on February 20
A rally is taking place in Newcastle in protest against Donald Trump visiting England. The “Trump Not Welcome” event will take place in Newcastle at Grey’s Monument at 5:30pm on February 20th. Parliament will debate whether or not the U.S. President will be allowed to make an official state visit to the U.K on […]