A campaign has started in Dalton-le-Dale, near Seaham, to save the 19th century Times Inn after the brewery closed it and decided to sell up. The people want to buy it and turn it into a community hub, a place for everyone to meet with friends, socialise, be creative and […]
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Gateshead Council responds to Baltic Quays residents’ discontent over £260m Gateshead Quays redevelopment DONE
Gateshead City Council and developers ASK: PATRIZIA have recently set out plans for the redevelopment of Gateshead Quays which will include an arena complex worth up to £260m. According to Gateshead Council, the venue which they hope would be completed by 2023 will be located directly opposite the Gateshead Millennium […]
American style sports bar replaces Antler in Newcastle
American inspired Sports bar, Bar 52 is to replace Antler Bar in the city centre of Newcastle on the 29th February. 55 Degrees North in Newcastle has been home to many different bars and venues over the years. Recently Antler and the Fat Buddha have been bought by investment company […]
Local pub manager frustrated at over-budget and delayed road works
AFTER it was recently revealed by The Chronicle that the Killingworth Road/Haddrick’s Mill works in South Gosforth are set to go £1.9m over-budget, the manager of a local pub has spoken of the impact the works are having on the area. Vicky Blenkinsop, manager of The Victory pub, said: “Financially, […]
Construction work goes ahead on Seaburn Sea front Stack
The development of a new 2.5 Million pound restaurant and entertainment complex is under way on Seaburn Seafront. Work has begun to create a number of eateries and bars which will be housed in shipping containers opposite the Morrisons in Seaburn. The project which will see 87 shipping container erected on […]
North East salons boycott celebrity magazines after death of Caroline Flack
Salons across the North East have pledged to ditch celebrity gossip magazines in a bid to ‘Be Kind’ after the death of Caroline Flack. A number of locally based salons have spoken about their decision to bin glossy magazines which has triggered a strong reaction from the public. Social media […]
Sunderland police station to transform into city hub
The abandoned Gilbridge police station near Keel Square is set to undergo a renovation after a North East company won the bid to purchase it. The Hanro Group are a property investment and development group who have recently bought the police station after Sunderland County Council cabinet signed off plans […]
Watch: Call For Businesses To Launch Degree Apprenticeships in Sunderland
Sunderland businesses are being encouraged t0 develop apprenticeship schemes with the University of Sunderland as part of National Apprenticeship Week. A National Apprenticeship Week event was held at the Reg Vardy Centre on St.Peter’s campus. Following a series of presentations, the Apprenticeship Week aims to highlight the benefits and opportunities […]
South Shields Football Club Chairman in bid for MP seat
Geoff Thompson, chairman of South Shields Football Club, wants to emulate the club’s success, off the football pitch by putting himself forward as an independent candidate for MP of South Shields and Whitburn. Since taking over SSFC, Mr Thompson has been instrumental in the club’s recent success and he wants […]
Emeli Sandé announced as University’s Chancellor
Emeli Sandé MBE, the multi-platinum selling singer and songwriter, is to become the University of Sunderland’s new Chancellor, following in the footsteps of Steve Cram CBE who steps down after 11 years in the role. Emeli will be installed as Chancellor in a ceremony to be held during the University’s […]