Author: Ciaran Myers
Do you know anyone whose name is a perfect fit for their job? The idea that a name can influence a future occupation is called ‘nominative determinism,’ and we are on the hunt to find some local examples. If you know a Steve Butcher the butcher, a Gary Lighter the electrician, or a Sally Stroller […]
SUNDERLAND’S first railway station is now home to a community-focused football fans’ museum – which is growing to become so much more. The museum, located in the old Monkwearmouth station at the north end of the Wearmouth Bridge, is not only home to an impressive football memorabilia collection but is also reaching out to support […]
Blyth Spartans and Blyth Town’s Northumberland Senior Cup fixture was called off half hour into the game after a floodlight failure left the players and expectant crowd in darkness. Spartans were leading 2-0 when play was halted, with Dan Maw opening the scoring five minutes in and Jack Chapman doubling the advantage 15 minutes later. […]
Sunderland AFC’s new signings have dominated playing time in the Premier League so far this season – often at the expense of the ‘old guard’ who got them promoted. Ciaran Myers explores the New-for-Old philosophy at the Stadium Of Light. Luke O’Nien was a welcome addition to the Sunderland bench in the 1-0 win at […]
‘Wor’fare has broken out between two Tyneside breweries, after a trademark dispute over a key word in the Geordie vocabulary. Wylam Brewery has changed the name of its ‘Wor Beer’ to ‘NCL Flags’, after a legal threat from Anarchy Brew Co, which trademarked the same name in July 2022, legally claiming the sole right […]
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