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In honour of International Women’s Day, I have compiled a list of influential women from the North East and spoken to creators of the Sunderland-based women’s podcast ‘Rebel Women’ about the importance of having northern women in the media. Denise Welch – a North East legend known for her appearances in shows such as Coronation […]
There is so much to do in Sunderland but there isn’t much awareness of wheelchair-friendly places. Here is a map providing eight places in Sunderland and Seaburn to explore that are accessible.
A secret culinary gem can be found amid the busy streets of the Northeast United Kingdom, where variety flourishes and cultures collide: a collection of Asian eateries that have been quietly winning over residents and visitors alike with their outstanding food. This is the tale of eight of these places, each a shining example of […]
Wanting to have a catchup with friends? Or maybe even somewhere to go during your lunch break? Here are some great quirky cafes that would make the perfect Instagram post! Dog and Scone Ever wanted to be surrounded by fluff balls, while having coffee and cake? Well this may be the perfect place for you. […]
From North Shields to Billingham, here are the North East’s ‘under the radar’ non-league derbies. The North East is host to some great rivalries, with the likes of the infamous Tyne-Wear derby between Sunderland and Newcastle and the Tees-Wear Rivalry between Sunderland and Middlesborough. With the Tyne-Wear derby happening last January for the first time […]
The clock is ticking for University of Sunderland students to elect this year’s Presidents. After a long week of rallying to get in our students’ votes, the process is due to come to an end with final votes needing to be made by 2pm March 8. Incredible candidates across different categories are all in with […]
Mining is an integral part of Sunderland’s history; everyone knows someone who worked in the ‘pits’, and those who were affected by the strikes have their say, 40 years on. The Miners’ strike of 1984 was a huge moment in the history of British coal mining. The strikes consisted of thousands of miners and their […]
A proposed film studio in Sunderland got one step closer to becoming reality after Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced funding for the project in Wednesday’s budget. Hunt announced that the Crown Work Studios project would receive up to £120m of Government funding. The project is a joint venture between Fulwell 73 and Cain International, who have […]
The UK government stated it plans to introduce a new tax on vapes and vaping products alongside a plan to ban disposable vapes to try and tackle the epidemic of children vaping. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt stated in the 2024 Budget that a new duty for vaping products will come into action by October 2026. The […]
North East mayoral candidate Kim McGuinness has called for “real, long-term investment” in the region following Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Budget announcement. In the Budget, announced on Wednesday, Hunt made a brief mention of the North East’s “trailblazer” devolution scheme. A 37-page document outlined that the region would see funding for a Sunderland-based TV and film […]
