The University of Sunderland is holding a twenty four exercise fundraising event at Cityspace and in their Sports Hall to raise money for Comic Relief. Kevin Ludlow, Facilities manager at CitySpace, explained: “We have the exercise bikes being occupied by the city space team throughout the night including myself – […]
The ‘Washington Village in Bloom’ group are currently preparing for the Northumbria in Bloom gardening competition in the hope they will win the Gold award. Forming in 2002, the group have been participating in the annual Northumbria in Bloom competition for 10 years, winning the Gold award for seven years […]
A Wearside mum, whose son suffers with autism, is set to open a new club for children who also live with the condition. Shelly Waddle, from Washington, is set to launch a new kids club for children with autism. JACK’s Autism Club 4 Kids, will be a weekly club which […]
Silksworth Cricket Club has been left devastated to discover that the bar and tea rooms were broken into – for the second time in a year. Shutters were ripped down as two buildings at the club’s ground were broken into. The club is currently gearing up for another season in the […]
A sycamore tree in Northumberland’s National Park has come fifth in a European Tree of the Year contest. Situated in a dip alongside the world famous Hadrian’s Wall, the Sycamore Gap won the English award last year and was competing in the European finale for the first time against 15 […]
Sunderland’s young super fan Bradley Lowery will be the pride of the nation on Sunday when he leads the England team out at Wembley Stadium ahead of their World Cup qualifying game against Lithuania. The inspirational 5 year-old, who has terminal cancer, was invited by the Football Association to be […]
People in Sunderland have been left shocked and upset following a terrorist attack in London. The attacker reportedly drove a car along the pavement on Westminster bridge, stabbed a police officer and was finally shot dead by police outside Parliament. Four people, including the attacker, died and at least 40 […]
Security is going to be bolstered among Tyne and Wear transport following yesterday’s terror attack in Westminster, London. Police forces around the country will be at many stations throughout the UK after the attack which saw four victims killed and many injured. Metro passengers have been told to be vigilant by a spokesperson […]
National Puppy Day is a day to celebrate the unconditional love and joy that puppies bring to our lives, but more importantly, it’s a day to help save orphaned puppies across the globe. The day was founded in 2006 by Colleen Paige, a pet expert and author, who also founded National […]
Jermain Defoe was kept on the bench last night in the Germany – England international friendly. The Sunderland Striker had been recalled to the squad by Gareth Southgate for the game that took place last night in Dortmund, as well as Saturday’s World Cup Qualifier against Lithuania. England started with Leicester City’s Jamie […]