Since the route first opened in 1994, hundreds of people have been passing through our region to complete the Coast to Coast cycle route. The route typically starts in Whitehaven and ends in Sunderland. However, there are a few variant routes, including a starting point at Workington and a finish […]
The Sunderland Empire Theatre is one of the North East’s most iconic landmarks. Opening on July 1, 1907 as the Empire Palace, it is one of the largest theatre venues in the North. From The War right up until todays events, take a look at the timeline below showing the […]
Diet seven days a week and feel like you deserve a cheat? Whether you suffer from cheat day envy or struggle to satisfy those daily calorific cravings, this foodie bucket list is designed to ensure that every spoonful is as rewarding and #worthit as the last. Sometimes the struggle is […]
It is near impossible to find a North-Easterner who isn’t obsessed with food and while not particularly renowned for the finest culinary heritage, the North-East is home to some mouth-watering unique dishes. There are recipes out there scattered across the North that’ll make you feel like Oliver Twist asking for […]
Since ancient times, ghost stories have been a prominent fixture in folklore for many cultures around the world. The belief in the existence of an afterlife, as well as manifestations of spirits is widespread. Here in the North East there are multiple famous places that are said to be the […]
Photo: Lee Hall, University of Sunderland’s Head of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies With its second-stage bid to become the UK’s City Of Culture in 2021 recently submitted, Sunderland is actively pushing back from its media portrayal of Brexit divided Britain, according to the University of Sunderland’s Head of Journalism, Media […]
The North East, like all regions, is full of many different tastes, interests and vices – and those of a rather more geeky persuasion need diversions as all of us do to satisfy their pursuits. Nerdier folks can while away the hours in our region through many outlets, whether they […]
A total of 24 ships have been announced so far for the Tall Ships Race 2018, which sees the first leg taking sail trainees from Sunderland waters to Esbjerg, Denmark. This map shows you the 10 tallest ships currently signed up for the race, according to measurements from www.sailonboard.com, and where […]
For many dog owners in Sunderland there’s nothing better than going for a pint with their canine companions but not all pubs and bars welcome pooches on their premises. This map shows the hot spots in Sunderland and beyond which allow and accommodate dogs and owners to enjoy a day […]
Bright Sparks Science and Technology Club hosted a launch event for the 2017-18 school year at Sunderland University on Saturday morning. Both parents and children participated in demonstrations ranging from interactive robot exhibits to LEGO challenges inside the Science Complex. Over 60 parents and children registered for the event, including […]