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Rugby culture has become so well-known across the world as loyalty and sportsmanship takes over the core values of the sport, on the pitch and off. We talk to Sunderland University Rugby team’s Jonathan Derby who talks about his experience playing for the team and how it has been important to him during his first […]
Roker Records, located on Fulwell Rd in Sunderland, has been open for little over a month and has already become a hotspot for vinyl collectors in the North East. I spoke to shop owner Iain Wakefield about opening his own shop, and turning his longstanding love for vinyl records into business. Roker Records is open […]
From walks along the coast to woodland trails, the North East offers a wide-ranging selection of routes that nature lovers or those in search of knowledge of regional history can pursue. This list displays the best of these walks, stretching from Northumberland down to Durham. CRAGSIDE Surrounding an incredible Victorian country house, Cragside’s extensive gardens […]
Cleveland Hedgehog Preservation Society is asking the public to help hedgehogs in need. Tonya Booth, who works for the charity, had 33 hedgehogs under her care a couple of weeks ago. She said: “The weather plays an important part for the hedgehogs” and that “this is why we ask people to put water out.” In […]
Meet Joe McCarron, a student from Newcastle University who is on a mission to get more young people talking about politics. On his TikTok page (@jmccarron), Joe breaks down current political issues with a mix of honesty and humour, hoping to make them feel more relatable. When we sat down to chat, he explained how […]
Peter Dillon’s bar on 36th Street in New York City has become a match-day home for Newcastle United fans, bringing together a mix of Americans and visiting Geordies who watch games, recreate the St James’ Park atmosphere, and often form friendships for life — all from thousands of miles away. Justin, whose mother is from […]
With the festive season upon us, Panto returns to Sunderland! With Sleeping Beauty calling the Empire Theatre home from the 12th of December 2025 to the 4th January 2026. A wacky and whimsical Panto retelling of the classic fairytale, following the story of Princess Rose, who is cursed by the evil fairy Carabosse, to perish […]
As part of the National Trust’s Trees of Hope campaign, 49 saplings from the iconic Sycamore Gap Tree have been planted across the UK, with Hetton Country Park chosen as one of the locations. The Sycamore Gap Tree was illegally cut down in the early hours of September 28, 2023, prompting national outrage and concerns […]
A new café and bookshop, Books and Bakes, has opened in The Galleries in Washington, joining a small but growing number of bookshops in Tyne & Wear that also feature an in-house café. The shop sells a range of genres, including crime thriller, general fiction, translated fiction, romance and fantasy. Alongside this, the café offers […]
Every winter, people take part in sea dips to raise money for charity, and Tyne and Wear has several events taking place this year. Fausto Coffee, a café based on Roker Beach, is hosting a New Year’s Eve sea dip on December 31. The event will run from 7.30am to 10am at Roker Beach. Tickets […]
