Author: Gabrielle Wilkinson
The Black Cats, a new children’s book by Victoria Downes exploring SAFC folklore, hit bookstore shelves October 3 2025. Illustrated by Lorraine Hall, with a foreword by club historian Rob Mason, the book explores the history behind the famous Black Cat nickname associated with Sunderland AFC, including how a cat snuck into Wembley to help […]
Hundreds marched the streets of Newcastle in solidarity with Palestine after the Gaza ceasefire announcement. In a funeral-like procession, approximately 350 people marched the streets of Newcastle on October 12, 2025, to honour the thousands of innocent civilians killed in Gaza. Attendees carried flowers and flags to send a heartfelt message of support to Palestine […]
Love, Amelia is a children’s charity based in Hendon, Sunderland that offers support to families across the North East who are experiencing poverty. Government statistics from the end of 2024 found that in 9 out of 10 local authorities across the North East, the proportion of children in low-income families was higher than the UK […]
A young artist from Ryhope is making her mark on the local art scene with her stunning drawings of people’s pets. Isabel Southam, an up and coming young artist is raising her public profile, with her drawings of people’s pets gaining online attention. Her lifelike commissions have wowed the local community, with over 100 comments […]
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