LGBT History Month began on February 1 and last weekend saw the second annual festival taking place at Newcastle’s Discovery Museum. Newcastle and Sunderland have been chosen as the hub for this year’s event, which is the first for the North East. CEO of Schools OUT UK Tony Fenwick said: […]
University of Sunderland academic “Dapper Dan” Ward is in the running for a prestigious fashion award. The media lecturer is already well-known among students and staff for his signature look – which includes a waistcoat, tie, and pocket-watch. Appearing on ITV game show The Chase earlier this year only boosted his […]
Daughter of ex Sunderland striker Gary Bennett has spoken to SR News exclusively to tell how she feels about her Brit award nomination. Janée Bennett, known in the industry as Jin Jin, is the song writer behind Jess Glynne’s hit single Hold My Hand. She has been nominated for Best British Single at […]
Monkwearmouth Station Museum’s exhibition featuring photographs by the late railway photographer Ian Carr has attracted plenty of interest. Carr, who was born in Sunderland in 1937 and lived in the area for the majority of his life, passed away almost a year ago on February 24. Now his work is […]
Gary Bennett, the ex Sunderland striker, will be watching in anticipation on Wednesday evening as his daughter is up for Best British Single at the Brit Awards. Janée Bennett, known in the industry as Jin Jin, is the song writer behind Jess Glynne’s hit single Hold My Hand. Mr Bennett told […]
Spectacular finale show of the first for the city festival of this kind. An unusual ice and fire trail was witnessed by the visitors of Durham on Friday and Saturday, February 19 and 20. Ten beautiful hand-carved ice sculptures and flame beacons were waiting to be uncovered along the streets […]
Yoga has been around for thousands of years, contrary to many people’s belief. It isn’t just a science, but rather a philosophy, similar to meditation. It’s gained popularity during the past few decades, with many now considering themselves yogi’s (practitioners of yoga). But why has it become so popular? The […]
By Elizabeth Kazibure, Veronica Harding & Masuma Begum It is extremely rare for a dazzling yacht of its kind to be seen on Sunderland’s River Wear. However, one was spotted today, filled with crew members, casually having a spot of lunch while enjoying the beautiful weather, accompanied by the owner […]
More than 20,000 people gathered to mark the start of the Year of the Monkey in Newcastle’s Chinatown, organiser says. The event, happening at the same day as Valentine’s Day, gave Tynesiders the chance to enjoy double celebration. The Chinese New Year celebration featured lion and dragon dance performers, kung-fu […]
Wearsiders witnessed a rare view of The International Space Station (ISS) orbiting the Earth across the sky last night. The public were amazed at the spectacular sight. One member of the public, Adam Woodward, managed to capture the striking image from his back garden in Cleadon, Sunderland. He said: “I was quite lucky to […]