Words by Katie Baggott and Charlotte Price Mowbray Park in Sunderland has welcomed the first veterans pathway of its kind to the UK. A walkway, made of various granite stones, will be engraved with the names of veterans, past or present whether on Land, at Sea or in the air. […]
Sunderland AFC’s ambitions for a bigger international fan base are being supported by a host of North East pupils. On December 8 more than 70 pupils, aged 13-15, took part in Sunderland’s final of the Premier League Challenge at the Stadium of Light. This year’s challenge saw the groups looking […]
In the light of upcoming Christmas, we are offering you seven things that you must experience in Sunderland this year. If you like festive shopping or like decorating the Christmas tree or spending time with the family watching Christmas movies, we have activities to suit everyone’s interests. Christmas lights switch […]
The young cancer patient Bradley Lowery’s recent scans have shown his cancer has now grown. This has left his mother and father with a few short months together with five-year-old Bradley. Gemma Lowery, Bradley’s mother, said: “I honestly have no words to how heart-broken I am right now. “I really […]
Sunderland’s very first canine cafe has been hailed the UK’s most dog friendly cafe/restaurant in the Kennel Club’s annual Be Dog Friendly Awards. Be Dog Friendly is a campaign run by the Kennel Club which aims to reward, support and encourage businesses and public places across the nation to provide […]
The Sunderland bid for the City of Culture 2021 could be set to bring many exciting jobs and opportunities to Wearsiders. This interactive map showcases three different elements to the bid, with details, photos and interviews. You will be able to navigate through and see the renovations that have taken place […]
Demand for vintage clothing is on the rise, but independent stores in the North East aren’t exactly easy to locate. But after extensive searching, SRNews brings you the best and most varied vintage shops available to the public in the North East at this minute. 1 – Flip Just a short walk from […]
The North East England Chamber of Commerce’s Chief Executive James Ramsbotham has received his honorary doctorate from the University of Sunderland. The 57-year-old, who currently lives in the Durham Dales has been chief executive of the Chamber for more than a decade and as such has been recognised for his outstanding career in business and commitment to supporting […]
Sporting legend Tanni Grey-Thompson has said it is a “ huge honour” to receive her honorary doctorate from the University of Sunderland. The 47-year-old, who has lived in the North East for about 20 years, was given an honorary doctorate of law from the city’s higher education institution on Thursday, December 1 at the annual Winter […]
As winter begins to set in and the temperature continues to drop, here at SRNews, we have compiled a list of eight of the best coffee shops in Sunderland to hopefully keep you warm, even on the coldest days! 1. Holmeside Coffee Holmeside Coffee is situated in the High Street […]