A mum from South Tyneside wants the public sale of fireworks to be banned after her 12-year-old son was attacked. Twelve-year-old Leo Stephenson was walking home from Asda in Boldon at approximately 6.30pm with his friend, when two people wearing clown masks in a black car threw a firework at […]
At 11am on November 11, maroons were fired in Mowbray Park to mark the beginning and end of the two minute silence. At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918, the guns fell silent bringing the Great War to an end. 18,000 men from […]
By Smriti Gopal, Lottie O’Neill and Phoebe Tonks More than 300,000 people visited the Sunderland Illuminations, before they drew to a close on November 5. The annual light installations between Roker and Seaburn, have dazzled locals and tourists alike for the past six weeks, with several visitors braving the wet […]
Liberal Democrat Lord Shipley said: “It (the BREXIT vote) means that we’ll be poorer.” Lord Shipley adds: “My estimate is that we will be as a part of the country, 10-15 percent poorer in terms of the size of our economy.” He feels that this is result of the halt […]
Two Sunderland youngsters have been selected to debate a range of topics at Westminster as part of the national ‘Make your Mark’ ballot. Thomas Crawford, 17, from Hastings Hill and Rachel Krajovska, 16, from Grangetown, were the two Sunderland members of youth parliament (MYP’s) selected for the event that took place on […]
This Sunday (November 13) Sunderland, the region and the country will pay their respects at the annual Remembrance parade and service, as well as other events. But what can we expect, in numbers, from the city’s tribute events? One city mayor – The mayor for the city of Sunderland, Councillor Alan Emerson, will be at […]
Commuters have welcomed contactless payments on Stagecoach buses in Tyne and Wear in the hope that they will stop buses being late. Following the £2million development of their app, Stagecoach are hoping this investment will allow for faster and more convenient journeys. The public will be able to buy tickets of […]
Words by Chloe Emmerson and Ryan Lim Donald Trump has made history by winning the 45th Presidential Election. Trump’s victory over Hillary Clinton has divided public opinion, with UK politicians also having conflicting views over the US Election results. Prime Minister Theresa May has announced that the UK and […]
Hundreds of Sunderland’s military personnel will join the Mayor of Sunderland to pay their respects at the annual Remembrance Parade and Service on Sunday, 13 November 2016. Leading the parade is the Band of the Royal Corps of Signals and the Bearpark and Esh Colliery Band. The following units will […]
One of the nations favourite childhood memories will be brought to life this autumn in Newcastle. Seven Stories, the national centre for children’s books in Newcastle, will be hosting an exhibition of Beatrix Potter’s original artwork. The venue will be celebrating 150 years of Miss Potter’s illustrations and stories with […]