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The Tyne Bridge has completed the first stage of its much-anticipated restoration project. The condition of iconic landmark has been slowly deteriorating year after year, and questions have been raised of when funding will be put towards the repairs. Fast forward to now, and the process of restoring the bridge is well underway with 25% […]
The countdown to Christmas begins as Newcastle’s much-anticipated lights switch on event is returning – hosted by radio stars Steve Furnell and Karen Oxley. The traditional curtain raiser for the festive season is taking place on Grainger Street on Thursday, November 6. Events begin at 6pm with fun activities such as songs, games, live music, […]
Sunderland Literary and Philosophical Society (‘Lit & Phil’) is set to host a panel celebrating Black History Month tomorrow (Thursday 30 October). The event, from 6.30 to 9.30pm, will be held at the Sea Change Café, at the Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens. The Sunderland Lit & Phil – re-established in 2025 after being gone […]
As the cold weather and festive season is soon to be underway, concerns around staying warm and fed are unfortunately a factor that many people must consider. Fortunately, the City of Sunderland takes its sense of community seriously when it comes to looking out for each other and great work from the Sunderland Community Soup […]
A Sunderland walking group is helping women make friends and tackle loneliness in the wake of the Covid pandemic. Girls Who Walk Sunderland (GWWS) was set up to bring local women together through regular walks and social activities. Admin Sophie Richardson, 26, said: “We want to make sure we’re supporting girls who feel lonely. Especially […]
A new all-vegan café, Layla’s Kitchen Café, has opened this month at Jesmond United Reformed Church. The café serves a range of plant-based food and drink options — including teas, lattes, salads, and wholesome cookies — with some gluten-free choices available too. The owner of Layla’s Kitchen Cafe, Yasmin Sayed Ahmed, had been running an […]
Pumpkin picking season is here, and Spark Sunderland is revealing the top five unmissable spots to celebrate. With Halloween around the corner, farms across the North East are selling out tickets to their well-loved annual pumpkin patches. Welcoming visitors to pick their favourite produce, carve their creativity and celebrate renowned autumn tradition, here are our […]
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 Silksworth Sports Complex and Ski Slope is hosting a ‘kickstart to the ski season’ après-ski party, with music from international Radio One DJ Charlie Hedges. Ski slope operator Everyone Active are putting on their event on Friday 24 October between 5pm and 10pm. The facility will be turned into a ski village, offering taster […]
New rules limiting the advertising of ‘junk’ foods – high in fat, salt or sugar (HFSS) – could have a major impact in our region, which has the highest obesity rates in the country. Ministers say the restrictions, which were originally planned to take effect on October 1 but have now been postponed until January […]
