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After two years of setbacks, Peterlee has finally welcomed its long-awaited retail park. Originally scheduled to open in 2023, construction delays pushed the grand opening to last week—two years later than planned. Despite the delays, there is optimism that the new retail park will provide a much-needed boost to the local economy. Residents have shared […]
A QUARTER of drivers are avoiding night-time driving because they say headlights are too bright for them, according to a survey by the RAC motorists’ organisation. Between a third and two-thirds of all drivers say modern headlights – which often use LEDs or halogen bulbs – can be too bright. They told the survey this […]
TV gardener David Domoney, of Love Your Garden and This Morning fame, has officially opened Gosforth Garden Centre, after its takeover by British Garden Centres. Kai Palmer went along to hear him speak to horticulture fans – and found more than just gardening advice on offer.
An Equine Assisted Therapy facility has opened in County Durham offering a supportive community designed to combat loneliness and help those struggling with anxiety, stress, PTSD, and more. Shelly Bruce, 44, owner of Shelly’s Equine Assisted Therapy (SEAT), based in Houghton le Spring, is striving to create a fun and friendly environment where people are […]
The Royalty Theatre, established in 1925, is marking its 100th year. Run by volunteers in Sunderland, it’s just staged Noël Coward’s ‘Private Lives’, directed by Corinne Kilvington. She told Spark’s Jiarui Liang about the important role the Royalty and its hardworking volunteers continue to play in the city’s arts scene.
Are you a keen history enthusiast? Do you want to place yourself at the heart of the North East’s rich heritage by immersing yourself in 1,350 years worth of history? If so, then Lily Ballentine’s report will be of interest, as she covers the search for volunteer history guides at St Peter’s Church in Sunderland.
Volunteers from across Whitley Bay pulled together last weekend to bring a spectacular light art show to St Paul’s Church on a dark and chilly winter night. Community events group Fiesta Whitley Bay (FWB) returned with their Lightwaves exhibition for the second year in a row, almost doubling their contributing artists and welcoming more than […]
Nissan and Honda have failed to reach an agreement over a multi-billion dollar merger, leaving many workers worried about their future. In December Nissan and Honda announced their plans to merge the two companies after conducting talks since last March. But since then plans have stalled and now it has been announced that the deal […]
The Stadium of Light is set to host the Durham County FA Frank Pattison Challenge Cup final on April 15, as Shildon AFC and Whickham FC battle for the prestigious title. This marks another return to the iconic venue, which has staged the final for the past three seasons. Last year, Whickham fell short, suffering […]
Students at Sunderland University are set to learn the martial art of Chinese kung-fu, taught by a professional instructor from the UK Choy Lee Fut Kung Fu, Lion & Dragon Club. Jiarui Liang reports.
