Newcastle University is reassuring its students that equality is a priority by decorating its Armstrong building with a rainbow flag. This commemoration comes in response to international LGBTQ+ History Month, an annual celebration occurring every February which raises awareness of prejudice and promotes tolerance towards the LGBTQ+ community. The […]
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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 […]
JADE THIRLWALL: ”South Shields is a unique place with a lot to offer and I wanted to support that.”
Popstar Jade Thirlwall has teamed up with leisure operators Red Door to open a late-night cocktail bar in her hometown of South Shields. The 350 capacity venue, situated on Ocean Road, is owned by Jade but will be operated by Red Door. With successful bars already based in Liverpool and […]
Top 10 Halloween Events in the North East
The spooky season is among us so get your pumpkins out and your Pennywise masks on, SR News are now sharing with you the top 10 best Halloween events within the North East this Halloween. From haunted houses to Halloween arts and crafts, ghost hunts to inflatable parties SR News […]
Our good food guide’s finest newcastle restaurants for 2020 revealed
Want to taste some outstanding dishes this evening, but not sure where to head to? Allow SR News to help you discover the best fine-dining restaurants in Newcastle for pleasant-tasting food. The Patricia Bringing a slice of contemporary English and European cuisine, The Patricia is one of the standouts in […]
Sunderland Community Soup Kitchen Charity Gig
Four local Sunderland artists are set to play cover sets as four famous bands for one night only in the hope to raise funds for Sunderland Community Soup Kitchen. Plastic Glass are playing as Arctic Monkeys, Ryan Robinson is playing as Oasis, The Tonalities are playing as Queen and Lost […]
Nine things to do over the summer holidays in North Tyneside and Newcastle
School kids have finished their academic year for the dreaded six-week holiday, what can parents do to keep their children busy over the summer? Should they take them to Whitley Bay Playhouse for a spot of theatre or a pantomime? Or have a picnic down by the beach? We have […]
Sunderland’s Student Union to clean up the streets of Sunderland
Sunderland’s Student Union has partnered with the Cleaner Communities in order to remove rubbish from Sunderland’s streets. The event will take place on Wednesday, May 22, from 2pm to 4pm and its aim is to help Sunderland keep its streets cleaner. Sunderland’s Student Union is successfully collaborating with Cleaner Communities, […]
A hidden gem in the North East: experience Greek culture at Olive Affaire, Sunderland
SR news has spotted one of Sunderland’s hidden gems: a location for remarkable celebrations of Greek culture, in a local bistro you have probably overlooked. Olive Affaire is a small bistro located in Sunderland city centre, local to the Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens. The family-run bistro has been open […]
Sunderland celebrates Local History Month in May 2019
Local History Month will take place in Sunderland during May 2019. The event, organised by Sunderland City Council’s Heritage team and Sunderland Heritage Forum, will contain a large number of talks, walks, exhibitions and activities, celebrating Sunderland’s cultural heritage and giving people a chance to discover more about the […]