Sunderland graffiti artist Frank Styles has revealed details about top secret artwork he’s creating for the Sunderland City of Culture bid 2021. Styles, who specialises in spray painting walls, says his new piece involves him producing art on a truck and while he cant reveal specific details he has spoken how […]
As World Book Day reached its 20th anniversary, the Foundation of Light celebrated at the Stadium of Light. More than 120 pupils from across the North East were invited to the home of the Black Cats where they took part in activities and challenges using the power of football to […]
All 11 towns and cities have now put their name forward to become UK City of Culture in 2021. Along with Sunderland, there will also be Coventry, Hereford, Paisley, Perth, Portsmouth, St. Davids, Stoke-on-Trent, Swansea, Warrington and Wells bidding to succeed 2017 winners Hull. Rebecca Ball, Director of the Sunderland […]
A Peterlee company has welcomed workers at the soon to be closed Walkers Factory to apply for jobs. TRW, a company specialising in producing safety products and services to the automotive industry, have reacted following the news of 380 job losses. Nicola Kirton, the Recruitment Manager for TRW, posted on […]
North East food blogger, Laura Wilson is supporting the latest study from the Institute of Economic Affairs, which has revealed that healthy food is cheaper than junk food. The study compared the price per pound for similar items, such as peanuts with chocolate glazed peanuts or whole milk with flavoured […]
Car giants Nissan may have to “adjust” its business in the UK depending on the outcome of Brexit. Senior vice-president Colin Lawther has told MPs that Nissan will “constantly review” its decision in the light of any material changes to its ability to trade with the remaining EU. Mr […]
A new music festival for the UK’s emerging artists is set to hit the North East this April. Hit The North, created by SSD Concerts, will see hundreds of music acts in 14 venues across Newcastle perform on the weekend of April 27-29. SSD Concerts expressed their importance […]
A Sunderland aid worker is fasting for a minimum of 8 hours on Sunday, February 26, in order to raise awareness and funds of the current situation in Yemen. According to Taz Maqsood and his colleagues, who have contact with a doctor currently in Yemen, Dr Ashwaq Muharram, all aid […]
A campaign has been launched to end funeral poverty in the UK after costs have doubled in the last 10 years. Fair Funerals is the first national campaign to tackle the problem, which aims to influence funeral directors to set out clear prices on their website to help people with […]