Two Sunderland youngsters have been selected to debate a range of topics at Westminster as part of the national ‘Make your Mark’ ballot. Thomas Crawford, 17, from Hastings Hill and Rachel Krajovska, 16, from Grangetown, were the two Sunderland members of youth parliament (MYP’s) selected for the event that took place on […]
This Sunday (November 13) Sunderland, the region and the country will pay their respects at the annual Remembrance parade and service, as well as other events. But what can we expect, in numbers, from the city’s tribute events? One city mayor – The mayor for the city of Sunderland, Councillor Alan Emerson, will be at […]
Commuters have welcomed contactless payments on Stagecoach buses in Tyne and Wear in the hope that they will stop buses being late. Following the £2million development of their app, Stagecoach are hoping this investment will allow for faster and more convenient journeys. The public will be able to buy tickets of […]
As Winter draws nearer and the darker nights set in, there’s still loads to do and see across Sunderland. Check out our list of eight things we think are a selection of must visit places across City. 1. National Glass Centre One of Sunderland’s most famous free attractions – The National […]
From unconventional restaurant dining to contemporary kitty cafes. You may not know they exist now but it is about time you do. Take a look at these eight handpicked establishments from around the North East; there’s bound to be something that will get your mouth watering!
A charity for housing and homelessness has launched an urgent appeal after finding that 120 children in the North East face spending Christmas homeless. This research has also revealed that the number of families living in emergency bed and breakfasts (B&B’s) has risen by 18 per cent since last year from […]
Sunderland bus driver Ian Thompson has raised over £1,000 for Bradley Lowery, the five year old from Blackhall who is fighting neuroblastoma. Ian Thompson, 35, set up a raffle among the bus drivers in Sunderland and Hartlepool bus depots to raise money to help fund Bradley’s treatment. The winners from […]
A Motorbike mad father from Sunderland has ridden up to the French Alps as part of the Euro Bike Rally 2016 in Les Saisies, France. Every year, a motorbike rally is held and this year, Ray Inskipp, from Ryhope in Sunderland, organised an Annual CBX Euro Rally to the Alps. Inskipp’s […]
Instagram is continuing to expand in popularity with amateur photographers, models and average social media users utilizing it as a platform for their careers. Users share pictures of exotic locations: Thailand beaches, the New York skyline or rural Turkish villages. However, living in the North East, you don’t need to […]
Ken Loach’s ‘I, Daniel Blake’ was released in cinemas on Friday October 21 and has touched the hearts of the nation. The film’s ambition is to make those seemingly hidden from society, visible and to provide them with a voice, that challenges the government’s unfair benefit sanctions and the […]