It is estimated that 31% of adults in the North East suffer from mental health disorders, but resources are available to help with such issues. Lanchester and Burnhope Church is offering monthly meditation sessions, with the help of its Reverend at 7pm on the third Tuesday of every month to […]
The Sunderland Aquatic Centre, which cost £20million to build and opened less than nine years ago, is set to close next year for renovation work. It is estimated the worl will take 6-9 months to repair the centre due to leaks in the swimming pool area. According to, Georgia […]
Carl Bradbury rose to internet fame when his Facebook Names videos went viral on social media. He started creating content in 2012, when he started his YouTube channel. His first video ‘bullies’, a spoof jump-scare video, went viral on Facebook, which jet started his ambition to being a content creator. […]
Sunderland’s young people would shy away from asking a new partner about their sexual health history in fear that it would be ‘too awkward’. Although the majority who were interviewed said that they wouldn’t mind if their partner asked them about recent testing and sexual health, the thought of asking […]
Once a common sight to UK gardens, hedgerows and parks, hedgehogs are now under threat as sighting numbers continue to fall. The common lovable animals have been declining in number over recent years and has led experts to wonder why this is happening. Mick Reavey, Secretary of the hedgehog rescue […]
Female residents of South Tyneside are taking advantage of free fitness classes at Monkton Stadium and Temple Park as part of the ‘Let’s Do This’ campaign. Diabetes UK, the British Heart Foundation and Tesco are working together to help the nation make healthier choices and reduce the risk of developing […]
The ‘Sunderland Scramble’ event will be taking place in Herrington Country Park and will be a chance for families to get involved and have fun for a great cause. All money raised will go to the North East Autism Society as they plan to build four accessible respite lodges to […]
This year marks the 110th Anniversary since Sunderland Empire theatre first opened. The theatre, located in Sunderland city centre, is celebrating being a landmark for more than a century. It was first opened in 1907 by variety performer and comedian of the time, Vesta Tilley. Originally known as the Empire […]
This summer marks 20 years since Sunderland AFC’s departure from Roker Park. The ground was the home of the Black Cats for almost a century and was one of the most memorable grounds in English football history. Renowned for the famous Roker Roar, the seaside stadium was home to the […]
People in the Tyne and Wear will join the rest of the nation to celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday 26th March 2017. Mothering Sunday presents an opportunity for people to show their gratitude with many getting creative with their gifts for their mothers. Rachael Agar, a BA Journalism student from […]