The region’s MP candidates have spoken out ahead of this week’s General Election after a local fundraiser saw over £16k raised for two Sunderland foodbanks. This week Roker Report, an online site dedicated to Sunderland AFC, raised a phenomenal £16k for Sunderland Community Soup Kitchen and Sunderland Foodbank after fans […]
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BBC and Spark team up for University General Election debate
The University of Sunderland was visited by BBC Newcastle’s Alfie and Anna at Breakfast Show for a timely ‘simulcast’ with the campus-based radio station Spark. In the run up to next week’s election, the presenters hosted a live radio debate with North East candidates and spoke to first time voters […]
4 great places in the North East to escape the election blues
Since the Brexit result in 2016, it’s been impossible to get away from politics in the news. And while it’s an important part of everyday life, sometimes it can become a bit overwhelming. You’re not the only one that will want to escape the tidal wave of info on election […]
Tory candidate: Sunderland Brexit result was “iconic”
Deputy chairman of the European research group and Conservative candidate Mark Francois visited Sunderland recently to support Houghton and Sunderland South candidate Christopher Howarth. Francois said: “as a Eurosceptic I am proud to visit Sunderland as the city lead the way in the 2016 Brexit referendum, the Brexit result in […]
#NightwearBeforeChristmas provides donations to Sunderland Royal Hospital
Dozens of elderly patients who do not have a loved one will be given a present on Christmas morning at Sunderland hospital. The Alexandra Centre at Sunderland Royal Hospital organises a charitable campaign called #NightwearBeforeChristmas for the lonely patients so that they could get a new nightdress or set […]
South Shields Football Club Chairman in bid for MP seat
Geoff Thompson, chairman of South Shields Football Club, wants to emulate the club’s success, off the football pitch by putting himself forward as an independent candidate for MP of South Shields and Whitburn. Since taking over SSFC, Mr Thompson has been instrumental in the club’s recent success and he wants […]
Who’s representing you? Sunderland Central GE candidates
The first December general election since 1923 has been called called following a vote in the House of Commons in October. Voters from across the UK will elect a new Government on Thursday, December 12. So who is representing you? We’ve put together our guide of MP candidates for the Sunderland […]
6 Best Places in Newcastle to pick up a Too Good To Go
As it gets closer to Christmas, and student loans are really starting to be stretched, eating out is something that most people can do without. However, when there’s nothing in the fridge, where do you turn? Takeaway apps can put a big dent in your budget – especially when you […]
Haymarket gets a slice of Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protests
Pro-democracy protests that swept Hong Kong since March came to Haymarket over the weekend as part of Stand With Hong Kong’s UK-wide demonstrations in Newcastle, Durham, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol and London. Pro-democracy group Newcastle Stands With Hong Kong organised a team of over 30 people dressed in protester gear […]
East 17 make South Shields sparkle
Crowds gathered to watch as the Christmas lights at South Shields were lit up by East 17 on the most festive event of the year. The South Shields Lights Switch On took place on November 21. BBC Newcastle’s Gilly Hope hosted the event and she was joined by Mayor Councillor […]