Last year, Katie Knowles, 25, from Jesmond, became Britain’s first ever disabled model to place in a beauty pageant, coming in third. The 25-year-old model is now an Ambassador for Models with Disabilities and working with Models of Diversity. She has put together a petition and is now calling on […]
February 14 is now known as a day of romance, where couples exchange cards, flowers and gifts in the name of St. Valentine. But where did this tradition actually come from? Who is St. Valentine? St. Valentine is a third-century Roman saint recognised as the patron of love, young people […]
From tomorrow an exhibition of ten of the finest drawings by Leonardo Da Vinci will be on display at the Laing Art Gallery in Newcastle. The exhibition, Ten Drawings from the Royal Collection, will be on display at the Laing Art Gallery in Newcastle from tomorrow until April 24. The […]
A new rock night event called RISE was launched in Newcastle last Saturday (February 6), a week after the biggest alternative night, Alpha, was shut. The new event offers a variety of rock genders in three different rooms – one of them designed as a smoking area. Lauren Murray, 20, […]
In case you have forgotten, it is Valentine’s Day on Sunday, and if you have still not bought that special someone a little something to say I Love You then fear not, for SR News have the perfect gift ideas for you! We have searched high and low to find […]
A new exhibition of ten drawings by Leonardo Da Vinci will be on display in Newcastle from tomorrow. The exhibition, Ten Drawings from the Royal Collection, will be on display at the Laing Art Gallery in Newcastle from tomorrow until April 24. The opening of the exhibition marks the start […]
Last weekend saw Sunderland’s first ever city-wide celebration for Chinese New Year. And this weekend it will be Newcastle’s turn to host the party as dancers, market stalls and craft makers will descend on the streets of Chinatown to celebrate the lunar new year. Joanne Cunningham, from the Sunderland Museum […]
It’s that time of year again when the shops and the streets are bursting with love, and every couple competes for the cheesiest way to show that they care. Whether it’s roses, teddies, chocolate or wine (the only true way to a woman’s heart), you can expect an explosion of […]
By Clinton Forde A series of fun events and games were staged at the University of Sunderland today to showcase its extra curricular activities. The “re-freshers fair” hosted an array of inflatables and soft play games free for students at St Peter’s Campus. Leaflets and giveaways were handed out to students […]
By Andreea Nastase & Luke Stuart Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens is now the home to a brand new exhibition which is completely dedicated to dinosaurs and prehistoric jungles. Families across the North East can visit the free exhibition from 10am to 5pm during the week, and from 2pm until […]