Video and words: Pamela Bilalova, Stela Taneva, Eugenija Steponkuté and Alisha Rose Jackson The Friends of Sunderland Museums (FOSUMS) have welcomed Dr Michael Johnson for a special talk in Sunderland Museum. An audience of more than 80 people attended his talk on Art Deco Buildings in Sunderland and the city’s […]
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North East pet owners must microchip dogs by April
The microchipping of pet dogs will be compulsory since April 6. All dogs, older than eight weeks, must be chipped and registered at the UK Pet Microchipping Registration and Database. Microchipping is done by a veterinarian and it lasts only few seconds. The vet implants a little chip under the […]
FIRST LOOK: Siglion plans aim to put Seaburn on the must-visit map
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 […]
Derby Day: travel advice for fans
Northumbria Police has been working with the two football clubs to make sure fans can reach the Tyne-Wear derby on time. Tens of thousands of football fans will fill St James’ Park on Sunday as Newcastle United host Sunderland AFC in a 1.30pm kick-off. More than 25 coaches will start […]
Sunderland lecturer believes legalising assisted suicide will “reduce privacy and freedom”
A Sunderland academic believes legalising assisted suicide will “reduce privacy and freedom.” Dr Kevin Yuill argues that atheists and libertarians, as well as those favouring abortion rights and stem-cell research, should stand beside their religious compatriots in opposing legalisation of euthanasia. Dr Quill, a senior lecturer in American History at […]
Council make B-line for wildlife in the North East
Over the last 18 months Sunderland City Council has worked with the wildlife charity Bugle on a project to take action for bees and other pollinators across the city. The project, named Making a B-Line for the North East, is helping to restore wildlife sites and enhance green space. This […]
First Hilton hotel in Sunderland is to open in May
The North East’s first and newest hotel is nearing completion. The Hilton Garden Inn Sunderland will open adjacent to Sunderland’s Stadium of Light later this spring and will be the first Hilton Garden Inn property to launch in northern England. Kim Kelson, general manager at Hilton Garden Inn Sunderland, said: “It is a real coup […]
Vehicle and firearm recovered in Sunderland shooting
Police investigating an ongoing dispute in Sunderland have recovered a vehicle with a firearm inside. Yesterday, a black Land Rover Sport was recovered in Manston Close in Moorside after being left abandoned. Officers attended and searched the vehicle and found a revolver inside. Police believe they were used in the […]
Ex Sunderland footballer to go on trial charged with ‘rape’
A former Sunderland footballer will go on trial charged with rape. Cabral, whose real name is Adilson Tavares Varela, will appear at Newcastle Crown Court after he was arrested on suspicion of two counts of rape. The 27-year-old Cape Verdean midfielder played alongside convicted sex offender Adam Johnson after signing […]
North East distillery finds magic number for crafting award-winning gin
A North East distillery has found the magic number for crafting award-winning gin. Poetic License, which launched at the Roker Hotel, Sunderland last year, uses 13 botanicals for its Northern Dry Gin and its Old Tom Gin. Both of these alcoholic beverages won accolades in the Gin of the Year competition at […]