Tyne and Wear is home to an abundance of culture, heritage and has a social buzz like no other. However, the North East can also have unreliable weather forecasts so having a backup plan when spending time with friends and family in your spare time is key. Whether you want […]
Walking down the ground floor of Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens, you probably won’t be able to miss Wallace the lion, one of the most famous exhibits of the museum. The stuffed lion was bought by the museum in the late 70s and has been on display for wearsiders ever since. […]
With new bars opening up on every street corner, it’s often hard to find those with the extra spark to spend your time and money in. Rooftop bars provide a great cross between the comfort and intimacy of an indoor bar, and the freedom and relaxation of the outdoors. We […]
The music culture in the North East is constantly growing. With large venues such as the Metro Radio Arena, O2 Academy and City Hall hosting well-known acts, smaller venues tend to get overlooked. Little do some people know, these independent music venues have hosted a range of household names that […]
The number of knife crimes in the Northumbria Police force area has almost halved over the last year. Recorded incidents dropped from 421 in 2016/17 to 288 in 2017/18. Figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed that while knife crime in the North East has decreased, across […]
The Students’ Union at the University of Sunderland is set to decide whether to continue offering free sanitary products for all students. The Free Period campaign was launched in 2017 under then Vice President of Wellbeing and Engagement, Kirsty Paterson. The initiative, which launched on the back of coverage of […]
Following the success of last year’s event, the Sunderland illuminations are returning with new attractions, including a 360 degree Dome Sphere. The mayor, councillor Lynda Scanlan, said: “It certainly does raise the spirit of the city, I mean look at it, it’s beautiful. You couldn’t not raise the spirits of […]
All those looking to take part in a free Channel 4 Pop Up workshop have one more day to register for the event. Channel 4 is coming to Sunderland on Thursday 1 November and will be looking for ‘new and diverse voices’ who want to bring something different to the […]
A third of young people in Sunderland first had sex before they were of legal age, according to a cross-section of people surveyed by SR News. Of the 60 people who took part in the survey, 25% lost their virginity at the age of 15. The youngest age was 12. A […]
BBC Academy’s digital experts will be delivering free workshops at the University of Sunderland, offering an opportunity to get clued-up on the latest in digital content and hands-on with new technology. The BBC’s Digital Skills Morning will kick off at the National Glass Centre on October 15, 8.45am-1pm providing a special focus on […]