A popular event that attracts thousands of dogs from across the North East will celebrate its 28th anniversary next month. The Great North Dog Walk 2018, in partnership with Dogs Trust, will take place on South Shields seafront on Sunday June 3. The world’s largest dog walk, which is a […]
Concerns are being raised by residents and people working in the Deptford area about possible air pollution following a fire at the former Alex Smiles recycling plant in Sunderland. In a statement, the Environment Agency said: “Sunderland City Council and the Environment Agency are carrying out air quality monitoring with […]
The East Coast Mainline is being renationalised by the government following a decision to terminate an existing contract with Virgin East Coast Trains. The rail service is being brought back under government control, after the current franchise came under financial problems. Stagecoach, which operates the line, and Virgin East Coast which provides […]
Councillor Graeme Miller has been confirmed as the new Leader of Sunderland City Council. The Washington South councillor was elected Leader at a full meeting of the City Council last night. The newly elected leader has a particular interest in promoting good mental health and has been named a Health and […]
The city centre’s only dedicated steak house has filled a culinary void and has proved to be evidence of Sunderland’s growing economy. The Chop House above the historic Dun Cow pub reopened on May 14th after the former owner left the company. Paul Scott, who is general manager of the […]
Willows Cat Adoption Centre in South Shields is urging customers to raise money to fix their leaky roof. Maria Harrison, the founder of the shelter, has been rescuing cats for 46 years and started by working from a cattery in her own home before opening up the shelter. The shelter […]
Police are appealing for information after the theft of cable on the Metro disrupted travel for thousands of public transport users this morning. The theft happened in the South Drive area of Hebburn overnight. Thieves made away with a substantial amount of cable, causing a fault in the system. As […]
More than 200 people took part in the annual 5K Sunderland Scramble at Herrington Country Park on Saturday. Participants were treated to a warm day as temperatures reached as high as 23 degrees. The event organised by the North East Autism Society saw many families and friends challenge themselves to […]
Sports fans have the chance to watch the world cup in Wimbledon in a unique surrounding. A double decker bus with a 20 feet long screen will become a mobile fanzone during the summer sports in Sunderland. The bus will be parked at various locations around the city between 14th […]
A Sunderland mum has made an appeal on social media in a bid to find her biological Dad. Rebecca Harrison from Pennywell posted on the SunderlandNow Facebook page asking people to share the post. It currently has more than 950 shares with people commenting with help and advice. Rebecca said: […]