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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 […]
A Tyneside school secretary who joined last weekend’s protests in Newcastle has spoken of her pride in the region for standing up to the Far Right. Helen Barnes said: “I was really proud of Newcastle that day because we showed them (anti-immigration protesters) that we won’t tolerate racism.” Miss Barnes, 57, from Newcastle, estimated there […]
Alun Armstrong’s job is beginning to look more secure after he secured back-to-back wins for the first time as Gateshead boss. Former Blyth Spartans and Darlington manager Armstrong joined the Tynesiders back in June 2025, after a two-year absence from management since leaving Darlington in 2023. The Heed began the season with inconsistent form, with […]
Sheepfolds Stables, a new food, drink and events venue close to Sunderland’s Stadium of Light, has seen its businesses left disappointed by the delayed opening of the city’s newest footbridge. Keel Crossing, the £31 million bridge linking the city centre’s refurbished Keel Square with Sheepfolds, was due to open at the end of August but […]
Hebburn Town FC launch a profile-boosting live match commentary service this weekend, in partnership with local radio station Affinity Radio, for their Northern Premier League fixture against Warrington Rylands FC (kick-off 3pm on Saturday 27 September). Affinity Radio is a local radio station which covers South Tyneside, Tynemouth, Newcastle, and Gateshead, with worldwide coverage […]
The Stages festival kicks off this weekend in Sunderland, featuring electronic music, visual art and immersive experiences.Stages on the Square – the main event at Keel Square – begins on Saturday 27 September and includes a 360-degree revolving stage, digital installations and live performances from DJs Billy Gillies and Basshunter, and many more artists.Stages 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 […]
From West End Tours to ITV’s Starstruck, talented Darlington-based pop artist, Jamie Dickinson, is a musical force to be reckoned with. Having recently released two new singles and with his third EP due out in November, I caught up with the singer-songwriter. “I wasn’t really able to express myself in a way, prior to starting […]
Friends! The Musical Parody is in Sunderland Empire this week, from 23 September – 27 September. During opening night, Sunderland gave Monica, Chandler, Ross, Rachel, Joey and Phoebe a massive welcome. The audience was loud for Chip, a host character for the evening who opened the show with vocal warm-ups for the crowd so they […]
Popular sitcom Friends which ended in 2004 still has a massive following of fans who regularly re-watch the show to catch up with Monica, Chandler, Ross, Rachel, Phoebe and Joey. Now audiences can enjoy a hilarious new take on the show – live on stage. Friends! The Musical Parody is coming to Sunderland Empire for […]
