South Shields seafront is set to receive a huge boost with the announced improvements to North Marine park. A children’s play park, artwork beacon and sensory gardens are at the centre of huge plans the council have for the park. The restoration of the Grotto, park promenade, grand staircase, […]
Sunderland City Council’s planning and highways committee have approved a new architectural plan to enhance the seafront with a new two-storey multipurpose building. The construction will house shops, a take-away and a restaurant. According to councillor Melville Speding, thanks to the support received from the Seafront Traders Association the project has […]
As the weather gets colder and the clothes get warmer, is there anything better than a good Sunday Roast? As the answer is ‘there isn’t’, SRNews is here to help you solve the old millennial riddle: “Where should we go for food?”. So, instead of going on TripAdvisor, you can […]
Since the route first opened in 1994, hundreds of people have been passing through our region to complete the Coast to Coast cycle route. The route typically starts in Whitehaven and ends in Sunderland. However, there are a few variant routes, including a starting point at Workington and a finish […]
15 people abseiled down the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle to raise money for the Kieran Maxwell Legacy on Saturday. Much-loved Kieran Maxwell, aged 18, died of Ewing’s Sarcoma (a rare form of bone cancer) in June and the Kieran Maxwell Legacy has been set up in his memory to […]
On October 5 1936, 200 men started their journey to London from Jarrow to protest against the unemployment in the North-East region. 81 years later, their journey is still relevant today, as unemployment is still a big problem here in the North. Follow the Jarrow Crusade’s 291 mile march to […]
The Sunderland Empire Theatre is one of the North East’s most iconic landmarks. Opening on July 1, 1907 as the Empire Palace, it is one of the largest theatre venues in the North. From The War right up until todays events, take a look at the timeline below showing the […]
Diet seven days a week and feel like you deserve a cheat? Whether you suffer from cheat day envy or struggle to satisfy those daily calorific cravings, this foodie bucket list is designed to ensure that every spoonful is as rewarding and #worthit as the last. Sometimes the struggle is […]
It is near impossible to find a North-Easterner who isn’t obsessed with food and while not particularly renowned for the finest culinary heritage, the North-East is home to some mouth-watering unique dishes. There are recipes out there scattered across the North that’ll make you feel like Oliver Twist asking for […]
Since ancient times, ghost stories have been a prominent fixture in folklore for many cultures around the world. The belief in the existence of an afterlife, as well as manifestations of spirits is widespread. Here in the North East there are multiple famous places that are said to be the […]