Image courtesy of Fire Brigades Union. FIREFIGHTERS’ lives – and those of people they’re trying to save – are being put at risk by Government cuts to the regional fire service, a union leader has warned. Russ King, Secretary of the Tyne and Wear Fire Brigades Union (FBU), said: “These […]
This week sees the release of Paddington 2 in cinemas – and while many families are looking forward to a fun movie experience, a North East academic has discovered that the small bear is not only a fictional character who is entertaining – he is also an illegal immigrant, and […]
Sunderland City Council’s leader councillor Paul Watson has died at the age of 63. It was confirmed in a statement by the council this morning (Wednesday, November 8). It said: “Leader of Sunderland City Council and Leader of the city council’s majority Labour group, councillor Paul Watson has sadly […]
Another rail strike is to cause further misery for commuters in the North East tomorrow. Northern Rail staff are to strike for the 11th time this year, regarding ongoing concerns over safety amid modernisation plans on their trains. Rail union RMT has organised nationwide strikes affecting trains across the country tomorrow […]
An unusual Bonfire Night event for dogs attracted its biggest ever crowd on Wearside. MyPetStop dog boarding centre in Washington has been running the event for five years and offers a remote setting where owners can bring their dogs for a less scary Bonfire Night. The event invites canines who […]
A highly acclaimed US documentary that explores medical developments linking traumatic childhood experiences to health conditions like heart disease, gets its first screening in the North of England at the University of Sunderland. CEL&T (Children Who Have Experienced Loss and Trauma) working in partnership with Adopter Voice and the University’s School of Social Sciences, will present […]
Sunderland’s nightlife seems to be increasing at a fast past from refurbishments of old bars to the creation of new bars. The city centre has never been so stuck for choice on where to go. The infomap below is your helping guide on finding the perfect cocktail hotspot.
If you fancy a cuppa with your canine companion, a full English with your furry friend or just a day out with your barking buddy, then here are 63 pawsome dog friendly pubs, restaurants and cafés in Sunderland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Gateshead, Northumberland, Durham and Newcastle-upon-Tyne that you can visit. […]
Since the Head of Steam took over The Cluny in 2002, this riverside music venue has seen many an up-and-coming artist grace its stage and many a legend live on the Tyne. Formerly an Old Flaxen spinning Mill, and considered Newcastle’s best live music venue (in 2009 anyway), it has […]
Sunderland sleepout: From L-R: Vicky Pattison, Sally Orlopp, director of people, skills and employment at Centrepoint, Zinnia Young, Kyle Walker and Sunderland fitness entrepreneur Katie Bulmer-Cooke at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland on November 2, 2017. Photo by Martin Simm.One hundred people slept out at the Stadium of Light last […]