A formerly neglected council site in North Tyneside, once a WWII air-raid shelter, is now a thriving garden spot hosting small outdoor events. Lovaine Community Garden, North Shields, is run by local resident and co-ordinator, Wendy Young, 41. Mrs Young said: “We rent the land from the council. Before we […]
Thousands of pounds in funding is set to help hundreds of University of Sunderland students improve their mental health through exercise. Staff from the Institute of Sport at the University have devised a scheme which is helping boost both mental and physical wellbeing. By taking part in walks at some […]
Over 4,000 club runners and fun runners took part in this year’s Sunderland 10k and Half Marathon. The event, which is now in its eighth year, took place on Sunday 13 May in Keel Square. Chris Lines, an organiser at the event, said: “We’ve definitely got a record field in the […]
There will be overnight disruption to the Tyne Bridge as it’s closed for repair work between May 13 and May 20. Engineers will be working to replace the bridge’s expansion joints. But some had hoped that the iconic bridge would also get a new coat of paint in time for […]
Britain is facing a double terrorist threat according to MI5 bosses, and we have a live interview with a Sunderland woman using social media to find her father.
Local cyclists and a prominent North Tyneside councillor have been showing their concerns for the progress of a long-delayed restoration project. The Tyne Pedestrian and Cyclist Tunnels closed in May 2013 for refurbishment. A series of setbacks, including asbestos contamination, corrosion and the collapse of the original hired firm, GB […]
A petition for parliament to have a debate on safe standing has been successful. After 110,000 signatures on an online petition, it has been announced that the debate will take place on Monday June 25. The petition emerged after Sports Minister Tracey Crouch turned down West Bromwich Albion’s proposal to […]
Do you like going out? Are you a party lover? If yes, you probably can’t stop thinking about where to go at the weekend, or even on weekdays. There is a lot of great night out places in Sunderland, it means you may struggle to decide which venue to go to. […]
Plan International UK are urging for the introduction of a card scheme to help young girls tackle period poverty. The charity launched a report which looks at the stigma and struggles that menstruating girls face in the UK. In the report, it shows that 40 per cent of girls have […]
A new series of free public lectures launches at the University of Sunderland later this month, boasting stars of the big and small screen, politics, and the whole of the rest of the universe. The popular series returns for a short run on Thursday 31 May, when one of the […]