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As someone who tends to be skeptical of certain genres—or simply struggles to connect with them, as I do with musicals—I still believe in approaching any film with an open mind, ready to be surprised or convinced otherwise. It’s only fair, after all. That said, I find myself unexpectedly intrigued by the upcoming Robbie Williams […]
The number of abandoned animals in Tyne and Wear rose sharply last winter, increasing by over 20%. According to the RSPCA, 486 pets were reported abandoned in the region between November 2022 and January 2023, up from 401 during the same period in 2020-2021—a 21% increase. Nationwide, the RSPCA’s report highlighted an even grimmer picture. […]
South Tyneside’s annual Winter Parade will light up the streets on Friday, December 6, from 5:30 pm to 7 pm. In partnership with The Cultural Spring, the South Tyneside Winter Parade invites everyone to enjoy a magical evening showcasing the highlights of this year’s Christmas events. The parade starts at Ocean Road towards the seafront […]
The Chinese Society at the University of Sunderland, originally established in the 2022/2023 academic year, has made a strong comeback this year after a brief hiatus. Activities were paused last semester following the previous president’s return to China. However, the society has been reinvigorated under the leadership of new president Yihan Wang, who has worked […]
They’ve kept us hanging, but its finally on its way: the incredible new-wave pioneers, Blondie, have casually announced that their new album is coming in 2025. Not the types to be overdramatic, the first announcement dropped via Chris Stein’s Instagram on 25th October with a simple caption “New Blondie album next year” along with a […]
Should we meet our heroes? Conventional wisdom says no, but for one County Durham drummer, the experience defied expectations. Just over a month ago, he spent “a magic couple of days” alongside one of his idols and one of the most recorded drummers in the world, Bernard ‘Pretty’ Purdie. A few months ago, 51-year-old drummer […]
For most people here in the UK, Christmas is a widely celebrated holiday full of bright lights, family dinners, and more stress than what should be warranted for something that’s supposed to be a good time. And, while circumstances have certainly changed over the years, there’s still a great deal of familiarity when it comes […]
The 2024 US election draws to a close on November 6, but many of us here in the UK may be missing some key information, such as precisely how the votes are counted. In a survey conducted by YouGov, 54% of people in the North would prefer for Kamala Harris to come out on top, […]
