Pictures by North News LANDMARKS across Sunderland have been lit in tribute to city businessman John Hays and the foundation he created. Mr Hays was founder of the Hays Travel holiday firm and the Hays Travel Foundation, which supports young people to achieve their potential. Their blue and orange brand […]
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Red and white city set to turn blue and yellow in tribute to travel boss
THE red and white city of Sunderland is all set to turn blue and yellow tonight, in a tribute to one of its favourite business sons, John Hays, who died suddenly last week. Mr Hays, 71, collapsed while at work at the offices of his Hays Travel business, in […]
Trial date is set days before community memorial balloon release for Connor Brown in Sunderland
The trial date for the two men accused of the murder of Connor Brown has been set. Connor Brown, 18, was found behind The Borough pub in Sunderland City centre in the early hours of Sunday morning with injuries police say are consistent with a stabbing. He was taken into […]
Hundreds come together in Sunderland’s Keel Square to remember Manchester attack victims
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, […]
David Bowie Tribute: North East fans reveal their fondest memory of the idol
Singer David Bowie has died of cancer at the age of 69, following an 18-month battle with cancer. A statement issued on the singer’s Facebook page said that he “died peacefully” on January 10, 2016, “surrounded by his family after a courageous 18 month battle with cancer”. Fans have been left […]