‘HOBBY photographers’ in the North East have used the pandemic as a time to focus on their photography. Some have used the extra time to enhance their skills, while others have used taking photos as escapism. Chloe Vials Explores. THE Covid-19 lockdown has been a daunting time for most, […]
Summer is right around the corner and so is the royal wedding. So for people that don’t have the same budget as the royals, this map looks at eight reasonably priced places to take someone on a date. Below is an interactive map pinpointing where in Tyne and Wear you […]
Longsands old outdoor swimming pool will be the biggest regeneration project in Tynemouth, North Tyneside. Visitors will be able to look forward to the renovation of the old outdoor pool at Longsands beach in Tynemouth as it is proposed to be restored and re-open after it closed down in 1996. […]
A large group of volunteers have assembled to help remove the litter from Hawthorn Hythe beach as part of the #LitterHeroes campaign hosted by Keep Britain Tidy. The arranged date for the beach to be cleared was set for Friday, March 2, however due to snow it has had to […]
Drowning rates are higher than ever and over third admit to poor swimming skills or not being able to swim New statistics revealed today show 1 in 5 residents here in Sunderland don’t like swimming, while almost half of the City worry about drowning as the result of poor swimming […]
A Sunderland landmark is set to be removed from English Heritage’s ‘at risk’ register as part of a scheme which will see it restored to its former glory. Plans to repair Seaburn’s white lighthouse, designed by eminent engineer Thomas Meik, are included in the latest £1.6million phase of Sunderland City […]
North Tyneside’s award-winning coastline has picked up another top honour – a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for the second year running. The prestigious award is given in recognition of consistently delivering a ‘quality customer experience’. All four of the borough’s beaches, Longsands and King Edward’s Bay, both in Tynemouth, Cullercoats […]
Residents and businesses in Sunderland’s Seaburn have been viewing plans to put the area back on the seaside tourist map, and create new jobs, leisure facilities and homes. The consultation event at the Seaburn Leisure Centre on March 11 and 12, which showcased the new proposals, was well-attended by more […]
Beach views and coastal landscapes are the most desirable views by UK residents, but less than a fifth have their ideal views at home, a new research reveals. The survey, which was undertaken by the team at Hillarys, www.hillarys.co.uk, investigated what makes for the prefect view according to Britons. More […]