Heaton Park Festival, one of the area’s most popular community events, will return later this month bigger and better than ever. The much loved community event, now in it’s fourth biannual year, will be open to the public once again on Saturday, June 24. The festival was set up by […]
Hundreds of people from Sunderland came together in solidarity last night (May 25) to pay their respects to those who lost their lives in the Manchester Arena attack. A vigil was held in Keel Square to remember those involved in the incident which devastated the city of Manchester on Monday, […]
A service to support visually impaired Sunderland residents has been launched in the city. The My Guide voluntary service, delivered by the charity Guide Dogs for the Blind, has been set up to support people to get out and about and maintain their independence. Trained volunteers are partnered up with Sunderland residents who have […]
Gunners from the 4th Regiment Royal Artillery exercised their Freedom of Sunderland in a city centre parade on Saturday, July 30. The artillery were granted freedom of the city 42 years ago in 1974. The North East Gunners recruit from across the region and have since had a long association […]
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 […]
A joint seaside initiative to prevent crime and anti-social behaviour (ASB) is starting this weekend in North Tyneside. The initiative is aimed at improving the experience of visitors to the area, while also ensuring the quality of life of those who reside there. Operation Coastwatch sees neighbourhood officers team up […]
From today, Wearsiders and visitors of Sunderland will be able to use a new car hire service in the city. Co-wheels Car Club has launched with four low cost, low emission cars, which will be available to hire on a short-term, ‘pay-as-you-drive’ basis. The car club allows members to book […]
A North East charity are looking to build the first cancer support, awareness and education centre in the UK through help of volunteers. The charity have several shops around the North East, including one on Blandford Street, Sunderland, which are always open to taking on new volunteers. SR News caught […]
Beacons were lit all over the North East yesterday night, as the region joined the rest of the UK in wishing a Happy Birthday to Britain’s longest reigning monarch. Ceremonies across the North East paid homage to her Majesty on her 90th Birthday as part of a nationwide symbol of […]
Everyone is invited to come along and join in the fun at the annual Active Sunderland BIG Bike Ride. The event, which offers three alternative rides, providing a route to suit all ages and abilities, takes place on Sunday, June 12. All of the rides will start on the Riverside […]