Nigel Farage has resigned as leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP). Mr Farage has stepped down following last month’s vote to leave the European Union saying he had achieved the aim for which he came into politics. In a speech he said his main goal in politics was to get […]
A World War I torpedo was safely detonated in a controlled explosion off Roker Pier, Sunderland, on Thursday June 30. Away from spectators but close enough to hear onshore, the explosion happened around 9am, with a second explosion heard around 10am- although there wasn’t much to see. Locals came to […]
By Elizabeth Lenderyou Three incidents in the last six weeks involving chip pans has caused the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service to issue a warning to Sunderland residents about the dangers of leaving chip pans unattended. The warning follows an incident at Ravensworth Street, Millfield, Sunderland on 23rd […]
By Lucy Hilton, Lauren Halligan and Hannah Thompson. Catch this Broadway legend on your doorstep, only this December! For years the hit Broadway show “Chicago” has continued to wow audiences from around the world. In November, we will have our chance experience that non stop singing, dancing extravaganza which in its […]
Marine Park children cam to the University of Sunderland to spend the day learning about bees and what it takes to be a journalist. They learned the most important facts about bees thanks to Adam Gawne. They learned that around 50,000 bees can live in one hive. There are three different types of […]
By Ethan Edwards & Zoe Toase The highly anticipated first stop on the european leg of The Formation World Tour has been and gone, and everyone is still reeling from seeing the legendary Beyoncé play in their hometown. It was an experience that is done no justice by watching clips […]
With fans already queuing at the Stadium of Light, here’s everything you need to know before Queen Bey hits the stage After months of anticipation, which saw her drop a surprise visual album and trigger off speculation about her marriage with Jay Z, Beyoncé is set to kick off the […]
All the single ladies will be out tonight, many might even be “crazy in Love” by the end of Beyonce’s Sunderland show. Well over 50,000 music fans will descend on Sunderland’s Stadium of Light tomorrow, as Beyoncé takes to the stage for the prestigious opening night of the European leg of […]
As the UK votes to leave the European Union, it seems the majority of young voters actually wanted remain. According to a YouGov poll, the youngest of voters chose overwhelmingly to Remain, while it was older voters who were most keen on Brexit. The survey, conducted after voting closed, found […]
David Cameron is due to resign as Prime Minister in the wake of the UK’s decision to leave the European Union. Cameron announced that he would step down by October. He believes Britain can survive outside the European Union and “no immediate’ changes” will occur “in the way people can […]