A series of activities will be happening in libraries across Sunderland tomorrow (February 4) to celebrate Harry Potter Night. Bunny Hill Library and Washington Town Centre Library are both hosting witch and wizard lessons for classes from primary schools. Budding Harrys and Hermiones will also get the chance to learn […]
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Made in Chelsea star Jamie Laing leaves mixed impressions after his appearance at Sunderland night club
Sunderland night club, Illusions, hosted Made in Chelsea star Jamie Laing last Saturday. His appearance consisted of him hosting a dance-off between three girls on stage, for which he was accompanied by a man who appeared to be his agent. An employee, who wants to stay anonymous and worked the […]
North East puddle-jumping competition to make a splash this month
The North East Puddle Jumping Championships are hoping to cause a splash in February, as part of the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT). The Trust is urging families to get outdoors in the February’s half-term holidays, no matter the weather, and test their puddle-jumping abilities. The puddle jump is judged […]
The Brand New Heavies will headline Sunniside Live 2016
Jazz and funk band The Brand New Heavies will headline Sunniside Live, the only live music festival in Sunderland City Centre. Following on from the huge success last year, the festival aims to be bigger and better when it returns to Sunniside Gardens on Saturday July 16. Ahead of a US tour, […]
Tributes paid to Sir Terry Wogan
It has been announced that Sir Terry Wogan has died aged 77. His family announced his death as a result of “a short but brave battle with cancer.” The broadcaster “passed away surrounded by his family.” Sir Terry had a media career spanning 50 years, with Eurovision, Blankety Blank and […]
Do you fancy swapping usual mugs for handmade Japanese ones at Sunderland National Glass Centre?
First year Sunderland student, Emma Goring, is holding a Japanese experience in the National Glass Centre today (January 29). The National Glass Centre restaurant, The Glass Yard, will be swapping the usual plain white tea and coffee mugs for the glass and ceramics student’s handmade vessels and will be serving […]
Sunderland student to launch ‘Carers at University Project’ to support young carers
A University of Sunderland student is launching her ‘Carers at University Project’ at the University of Sunderland tomorrow. 21-year-old journalism student Sophie Dishman, who has been a young carer since the age of 11, is launching her Fixers UK project – Carers at University. Sophie will be launching her project […]
James Bay to headline Mouth of the Tyne Festival
Brit Award winning singer/songwriter and guitarist, James Bay, has been announced to headline the upcoming Mouth of the Tyne Festival in Tynemouth. The artist, who has also been nominated for a ‘Best Artist’ Grammy Award, will perform at the outdoor venue of Tynemouth Priory and Castle on July 9. Norma […]
Sunderland school children create quilt for Holocaust Memorial Day
School children in Sunderland have created a quilt to help raise awareness of Holocaust Memorial Day on next week. Pupils from Grangetown Primary have created the patchwork quilt, designing individual squares based on the memories and experiences of Jewish children who fled to Britain to escape Nazi persecution before the Second World War. The […]
Stylish places to take your date this Valentines Day
Whether you’re the type of couple who enjoys a weekend away or a quiet drink in a quirky cocktail bar, check out our most stylish places to spend Valentines Day in the North! Newton Hall, Northumberland Newton Hall is a Georgian boutique hotel located just an hour away from Newcastle-upon-Tyne, […]