If variety is the spice of life, that’s certainly the case for the rising young stars at the region’s two top-ranking football teams. Ciaran Myers reports.   The North-East’s two Premier League clubs, Newcastle and Sunderland, have had their Under-21 squads competing on multiple fronts this season, with fixtures ranging from National League senior sides […]

REVIEW Say Nothing is not a comprehensive history of the Troubles – nor does it pretend to be.   The series focuses on the stories of a select group of people during the conflict; kidnapped Belfast mother Jean McConville, IRA members Brendan Hughes and Dolours and Marian Price, and former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams. As the show dutifully notes at the end of each episode, Adams has always […]

FIFA has given Sunderland an early Christmas present – by leaving their squad intact for the crucial Wear-Tyne derby on December 14. ​​But the club still faces a challenging new year. It’s all down to the Black Cats’ contingent of African stars, seven of whom are due to play in the African Cup of Nations […]

Black Friday is upon us and Cyber Monday is just around the corner. Particularly with Christmas fast approaching, this is an opportunity everyone enjoys to save money ahead of the Christmas season, so here are the top 10 businesses that are saving you money this Christmas.   Amazon Amazon sells almost everything you can think […]

The Bridges Shopping Centre in Sunderland has welcomed several new shops and stalls just in time for the Christmas rush. Since changing ownership in 2024, The Bridges has been getting a steady makeover. Under Evolve Estates, several units have been refreshed and new retailers have opened their doors, giving the centre a livelier feel heading […]