Balance, the North East Alcohol Office, is calling for more to be done to protect young people from the harms of alcohol as new figures released today this week reveal an estimated 16,500 young people in the region are drinking every week. The 2016 ‘Smoking, Drinking and Drug Use among […]
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300 years of the Port of Sunderland, and eight key moments in its history
Tucked away in the North East of England, the Port of Sunderland beats as one of the region’s strongest heartbeats. Imports and exports, jobs and a stable economy have long come from this 300-year-old establishment. In 1717, a group of locals, known as the River Wear Commissioners, began transforming this […]
10 Dreamy Centuries-old Places At The North East of England Where You Can Get Amazing Wedding Photo Shots
“A picture is worth a thousand words” can definitely illustrate how important the wedding shot can be during the big day. Wedding shoots always plays one of the most important roles during people’s special day. Every single moment during the day is worth to be captured and recorded. North East […]
Sunderland gives warm welcome to the City of Culture judges
Sunderland gave a warm welcome to the City of Culture judges, as they toured the city today. (Thursday, November 2). The panel were here to help make their decision about whether Sunderland should be the UK’s City of Culture in 2021. Individuals and business from across Sunderland took to social […]
8 Famous Locations Around The North East
The North East region of England is littered with national landmarks and tourist spots. This makes the region prime real estate for filmmakers and directors. For more than 50 years region has been host to a number of blockbuster films and television shows. These are just a few of the […]
Top 10 landmarks of the North East
The North East is full of amazing landmarks such as The Angel of the North and St James’ Park. Newcastle has been voted number 1 for nightlife in the UK and is home to one of the biggest shopping centres in Europe, intu Metrocentre. What else does this vibrant region have to […]
8 things to do on a budget in Sunderland during school half term
With the schools now closed for the half term break I’m sure you’ll be wondering what you are going to do with them to keep them occupied for the week! Here is a list of eight things to do with your children in Sunderland during the school holiday that we […]
Haunted locations in North East England
8 date ideas that won’t break the bank in the North-East
Whether you’re just starting out or have been together for years, dating is a significantly important part of any relationship. With Christmas coming up you might be thinking about trying to save some pennies and dating might be the last of your priorities, but it doesn’t have to be that […]
Timeline of Fenwick’s Window through the Years
With the Festive Season fast approaching it’s only a matter of time before the grand unveiling of this years Fenwick’s display, so refresh your memory as the countdown begins.