As Winter draws nearer and the darker nights set in, there’s still loads to do and see across Sunderland. Check out our list of eight things we think are a selection of must visit places across City. 1. National Glass Centre One of Sunderland’s most famous free attractions – The National […]
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13 most haunted places in the North East at Halloween
At Halloween, you might want to get in the spirit and check out the most haunted places the North East has to offer. This map will show you the 13 spookiest locations and explain why they are haunted. From the bloodiest battle in English history at Flodden Field, down to the […]
Newcastle and Gateshead selected to host Great Exhibition of the North
Newcastle and Gateshead have been selected to host the ‘Great Exhibition of the North’ in 2018, winning the bid over three other shortlisted bidders. The exhibition will be held over 77 days, showcasing art, design and innovation from the North of England. The Government will be contributing £5 million towards […]
LISTEN: North East musicians help record unofficial Team Refugee anthem for Olympics
North East musicians are among a group of people who have recorded an unofficial anthem for Team Refugee who are at the Rio Olympics. Bethany Elen Coyle, from Newcastle, and Sinéad Livingston, from Rookhope, travelled to the All Hallows’ Church in Leeds to join more than 200 people from across the […]
In Pictures: highlights from Sunderland International Airshow 2016
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Broadcast Media Production graduate scoops top TV award
University of Sunderland Broadcast Media Production graduate, Adam Ferrari, talks about his BAFTA success for his work on the production team of the Channel 4 hit series, First Dates. The successful dating show with its simple, yet effective concept proved love really does conquer all, beating the likes of Gogglebox […]
Hundreds of North East demonstrators march for #IWD2016
Hundreds of North East demonstrators marched through Newcastle as part of International Workers Day on April 30. The annual event saw supporters walk from Princess Square to Exhibition Park accompanied by music from the Backworth Colliery Band. It was organised by the May Day Committee of the Newcastle Trades Union […]
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