Police have appealed for information following an incident in South Shields last month. Between 9pm and 9:15pm on Tuesday, March 1, a man threatened another man and shouted offensive language at a woman outside the McDonalds on King Street. Officers are keen to trace a man who was in the […]
Beacons were lit all over the North East yesterday night, as the region joined the rest of the UK in wishing a Happy Birthday to Britain’s longest reigning monarch. Ceremonies across the North East paid homage to her Majesty on her 90th Birthday as part of a nationwide symbol of […]
Sunderland Penshaw Monument is being lit in red, white and blue to mark Her Majesty’s 90th Birthday. It will be lit in the colours of the Union Jack from sunset to dawn on Friday 22 April. Leader of Sunderland City Council, Councillor Paul Watson, said: “We all wish Her Majesty […]
A Sunderland graduate is hoping to challenge public perceptions of breastfeeding with an exhibition. Artist Leanne Pearce’s exhibition has been created to celebrate and normalise breastfeeding with a series of powerful portraits, which attempt to capture the loving, tender relationships and growing bond between a mother and child. Taking place […]
The Met Office has released images showing what the weather was like when the Queen was born 90 years ago today. As the weather is considered to be a ‘social prop’ in Britain, we thought it would be interesting to share this info with you to mark Her Majesty’s birthday. […]
By Veronica Harding and Masuma Begum
A beacon is being lit in Seaburn, Sunderland, as part of the national celebrations for Her Majesty (HM) The Queen’s 90th Birthday. Today (Thursday, April 21) the Cliffe Park beacon, which is near the white lighthouse, will be lit at 8.30pm. It was last lit a year ago to mark the […]
Planning permission has been granted for the Vaux regeneration meaning the first phase of development can begin at the site. It has been dormant for almost 17 years, but the green light has been given from Sunderland City Council. The plans were submitted by Siglion, which was put together after […]
A man has died after falling from Wearmouth Bridge. Police were called at 3.30pm this afternoon after concern was raised for a man on Wearmouth Bridge in Sunderland. Officers attended and attempted to speak to the man. The man subsequently fell from the bridge and sadly died.
This weekend saw Barnes Park hold its first sponsored dog walk to raise money for the Guide Dog Association. This was also the first time the event has been held in Sunderland. It was organised by Carol Essl to help raise money for the Guide Dogs’ Trust, one of Dogs […]