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Rizzle Kicks are officially back, and their new single “New Sport” is exactly what we’ve been missing. After nearly a decade away, Jordan Stephens and Harley Sulé have made a long-awaited return, bringing a fresh sound that’s bound to light up North East playlists. While their new album Competition Is For Losers is on the horizon, it’s New […]
The Chinese, Malaysian, and Indonesian Societies’ Speed Friendmaking event encouraged student connections on November 11 at Sunderland’s CitySpace. C.I.Y Food Store provided soft drinks and speciality snacks, including vegetarian-friendly choices, for the event participants. To encourage social interaction, organisers provided topic note boxes to help participants initiate conversations. As they enjoyed the special snacks, they also […]
Ricky Gervais’s Mortality tour in Newcastle took an unexpected turn last Thursday when a witness reported an altercation breaking out in the crowd Gervais has enjoyed a highly successful career in comedy and television, best known for The Office and, more recently, After Life, which offers a poignant portrayal of the challenges a spouse faces […]
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 […]
A Newcastle care home remains in ‘special measures’ after inspectors continued to find fault with the safety of its services. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has announced it is taking steps to protect residents at Bowland Lodge, located in the Benwell area of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, after they rated the care home as overall ‘inadequate’ for a […]
Glastonbury Festival have changed their ticket system for 2025, adding a queue to purchases ahead of ticket sales going up next week. Anyone attempting to purchase festival tickets (on November 14 and November 19) will be automatically assigned a random place in the queue. Below is all the information needed for anyone planning to attend […]
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 Bank of England has announced a second interest rate cut this year, lowering it to 4.75%, following a drop in September’s inflation rate to 1.7%. According to the Bank of England, three primary factors are driving inflation in the UK. The first is the lingering impact of the coronavirus pandemic, which caused significant shortages […]
A doctor who meticulously planned to murder his mother’s partner has been sentenced to 30 years in prison, following a chilling scheme involving fake medical appointments, forged NHS letters, and elaborate disguises. Thomas Kwan, 53, from Stockton, was convicted at Newcastle Crown Court after changing his plea to guilty partway through his trial. Northumbria […]
