Subtle tributes to the regions industrial past will be included in a restoration of a once popular hotel in Sunderland. The Three Horseshoes on Washington Road is being restored to its former glory days as part of a £200k investment by Tavistock Hospitality, who bought the hotel last year. The […]
Take a trip to the farm after your lecture, as the University of Sunderland Students Union are set to bring cute farm yard friends to City Campus on May 10. Joined by a wide selection of animals, from rabbits and guinea pigs, baby lambs and calves, to mini ponies and […]
Sunderland’s military veterans are being invited to help play their part in VE Day commemorations on May 8. While Sunderland has one of the highest percentages of Second World War Two and military veterans as residents, many of the modest heroes have never come forward to apply for their veterans’ […]
Police investigating counterfeit money used in Sunderland have released an image of the man they would like to trace. Counterfeit Scottish £20 notes were used at four different premises throughout Sunderland on Monday, April 18. Officers carrying out the investigation are keen to speak to the man pictured to get […]
Four days of live fashion shows took place in the Sunderland Bridges Shopping Centre from Thursday 21st till Sundays 24th of April 2016. The Bridges Fashion Weekend hosted by heart presenter Kelly Scott. The organiser, Samantha Czwordon-Wright, said: “We really felt that, it was about time we had one and […]
This week is Depression Awareness Week. From April 18 to April 24, people around the UK try to combat the stigma that surrounds this particular mental health problem. I spoke to one 18-year-old student from Durham who is currently a volunteer in Sunderland. Depression runs in this student’s family as both of […]
A beacon is being lit in Seaburn, Sunderland, as part of the national celebrations for Her Majesty (HM) The Queen’s 90th Birthday. Today (Thursday, April 21) the Cliffe Park beacon, which is near the white lighthouse, will be lit at 8.30pm. It was last lit a year ago to mark the […]
The singing sensation Katherine Jenkins will mark the Queen’s 90th birthday by releasing her own version of the National Anthem tomorrow. She will also be performing at two special concerts celebrating the occasion in May and June. Ms Jenkins, who has appeared on shows such as Pop Star to Opera […]
Planning permission has been granted for the Vaux regeneration meaning the first phase of development can begin at the site. It has been dormant for almost 17 years, but the green light has been given from Sunderland City Council. The plans were submitted by Siglion, which was put together after […]
The candidate statements for the Police and Crime Commissioner elections have been published. By entering their postcode, electors can read and download the full political statements for the four Northumbria candidates. The deadline for candidate nominations closed on Thursday, April 7. This is the second time that voters in the […]