A new poll has revealed that the happiest marriages live in the North East. The poll was conducted by a team at diamond jewellery brand, Vashi, as part of ongoing research into British relationships. Nearly 3,000 (2,944) married Britons took part in the survey, all of whom had been married to their partner […]
This ‘beginner’s guide’ is for any Southerner who plans to visit the Tyne and Wear. It includes everything you will need to know to safely negotiate your way through a conversation with the Tyne- and Wearsiders. This list, below, presents the most popular words in Newcastle, the home of the […]
The North East of England can be a surprisingly beautiful place, if you know where to look. It’s full of hidden gems and breath-taking scenery. From bustling city streets with incredible architecture, to peaceful pockets of local heritage, there is beauty in every corner of the North East. If you […]
The competition for the 2021 City of Culture is well underway and Sunderland has already put in its bid for the prestigious award. This historically industrial city is packed full of culture and has provided some of the best actors, singers and bands of our time. It also has plenty […]
The St Barnaba’s Church Youth Project has set up a new youth club at the Fencehouses Community Centre in Sunderland. The project, which celebrated its 10-year anniversary in November, was set up in 2005 to provide five to 18 year olds with opportunities to try new activities and develop their […]
The multimedia newsroom at the University of Sunderland is inviting members of the community to experience life as a journalist and contribute to its digital and broadcast platforms. The mediaHUB, at The David Puttnam Media Centre, offers exciting opportunities for people to gain hands-on experience in media production, multimedia journalism […]
Local businesses gathered their stock onto stalls on Sunday March 13th at the first Try Sunderland 1st business fair in order to promote their products. Stall owners included Vixs Trinkets, a handmade jewellery store, Just Fuse It, who specialise in handmade items, Super Geek Stuff, a retailer of all things geeky, Grans […]
Video and words: Pamela Bilalova, Stela Taneva, Eugenija Steponkuté and Alisha Rose Jackson The Friends of Sunderland Museums (FOSUMS) have welcomed Dr Michael Johnson for a special talk in Sunderland Museum. An audience of more than 80 people attended his talk on Art Deco Buildings in Sunderland and the city’s […]
Singer Ellie Goulding made an appearance in the North East his week as part of her Delirium World Tour. The Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle held the stage for the 29 year old singer on Wednesday March 16, as she performed hits from her latest album Delirium. Thousands of fans […]
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 […]