Thousands of people flocked to Durham for this years Lumiere Light festival. With over 20 different light displays, this year was another great success for the city. See below for the highlights and a recap of what went on at the festival.
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Sunderland fan Bradley Lowery honoured posthumously at BBC Sports Personality of the Year show
Sunderland fan Bradley Lowery was honoured posthumously at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year event last night (Sunday, December 17). His parents, Gemma and Carl Lowery, travelled to Liverpool’s Echo Arena to collect the Helen Rollason Award, in memory of the six-year-old, who sadly lost his life in July this […]
Tyne and Wear driving tests: Male learner drivers maintain higher pass rate for years
Male learner drivers in Tyne and Wear are more likely to pass their driving test than women, something which has remained unchanged since records began. SRNews seeks to discover why. Government data from Elswick, Gateshead, Gosforth, South Shields and Sunderland test centres, show monthly pass rates for male and female […]
The North East’s own Winter Wonderland has officially opened
It is time to wrap up warm as Sunderland’s spectacular frost village, including a traditional Christmas market, real ice rink and fun fair, is back for the third year running. The launch night, which was held on December 4, saw performances from professional ice skaters Lisa Brewin and Gary Beacom, […]
Newcastle United fans push trolleys full of food to St James’ Park in aid of Newcastle West End Food Bank
Newcastle United supporters pushed two trolleys full of food from South Shields to Newcastle last weekend in aid of Newcastle West End food bank. Kris and Adam Wallace, Chris and Dan Goodall, Deka Petrie and Mark Walker walked more than 12 miles until they reached St. James’ Park where Newcastle United […]
Good news for craft beer enthusiastics as pop-up cafe brings Belgian beer culture to Newcastle’s Pink Lane.
Mick Potts, a local pub landlord, is looking to bring continental beer culture to the people of Tyneside. His pop-up beer cafe, Lanterne Rouge, runs Thursday-Saturday, 7pm-late, from the Pink Lane coffee shop, opposite Central Station in Newcastle city centre. This is the second time the pop-up has been in […]
Bay Food Bank Increase in users reported after tumultuous year
A local food bank has seen an increase in the number of people accessing it after a difficult year for the region. The Bay Food Bank, located in the Meadow Well estate in North Shields, delivered parcels to more than 6500 people this year, with an increased demand in […]
Durham Riverside’s regeneration and building of a new Odeon cinema is well underway
Durham Riverside will soon have a new look, as work has started on redeveloping the old site into a state-of-the-art shopping complex. The new regeneration will include installing a multi-screen Odeon cinema along with a range of popular restaurants. It is estimated the work will cost £195 million once it […]
Metro Radio’s Cash for Kids Mission Christmas appeals for donations as deadline approaches
Metro Radio’s Cash for Kids, Mission Christmas appeal last year helped over 47,000 children across the North East to wake up to something on Christmas and along with your support, this year they wish to help over 47,500. Metro Radio’s Steve and Karen, in partnership with B&M Bargains store, have […]
City’s historic mill nears the end of its major £400,000 restoration
Sunderland’s Fulwell Mill has reopened recently as a visitors’ attraction. The striking landmark is a significant cultural asset because it stands as a monument to the historical industry it served, and the unique structure could again serve as a place to learn about the industrial history of Sunderland. Sunderland […]