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Stranger Things may be inching towards its final season, but the fan theories are getting wilder by the minute. From resurrected heroes to unseen villains the internet is convinced Hawkins is hiding way more than what we think. Here are the biggest theories fans can’t stop talking about.   1. Eleven will die closing the gate […]

Wondering which shops are doing Black Friday deals? We’ve got you covered.  With the festive period swiftly approaching, bargains are beginning to appear at some of the top stores both online and in Sunderland City Centre. Read below to find out which shops are doing the top Black Friday deals, so you can get the best bang […]

Every financial year, the UK government releases its new budget, with this year’s focusing on the promise of change and growth for the future. But what does this mean for the North East? Some of the most important changes include scrapping the “cruel” two-child benefit cap. This affects around 70,000 children in low-income families in […]

A range of high-end advent calendars have been launched in time for Christmas. But are they worth the money? Vogue Festive Calendar 2025 Cost: £355 Estimated value of individual items: over £1,600 Vogue’s new countdown to Christmas boasts a coveted collection of skincare, jewellery and hair accessories from some of their favourite luxury brands like […]

Rugby League will visit the Hill Dickinson Stadium in July 2026 with Magic Weekend for the first time. Magic Weekend is an annual Rugby League event where a full round of fixtures are played at one venue in the same weekend. Rugby League was the first sport other than football to be played at Everton’s […]

McDonald’s festive menu has returned once again, with it officially launching to order in stores and for delivery on November 26.  This year, the menu returns with a theme, with Dr Seuss’s ‘The Grinch,’ which is taking over the menu after the Happy Meal featured the iconic character in 2024.  One exciting addition is The […]

The 2026 PDC World Darts Championship is almost here, all 128 players have been confirmed, the draw has been announced and all players are aiming for one thing, to be crowned 2026 World Darts Champion. The winner will earn the biggest amount of prize money ever offered at £1 Million. However, one player that has […]

A woman was killed and man seriously injured after being attacked by a shark while swimming in Australian waters. The incident happened 300km north of Sydney, leaving other tourists looking for ways to protect themselves. The public have been told to keep clear of the waters at beaches in the vicinity, as this is the […]

The long awaited return of the eight time grade one winner ‘Constitution Hill’ is getting closer by the day, as we wait in anticipation to see if he will triumph over the up and coming ‘The New Lion’ and ‘Anzadam’ in Newcastle this Saturday. Newcastle’s BetMGM Fighting Fifth Hurdle is set to return this Saturday, […]

There has been a rise in concern following the killing of a young woman by a bull shark in Sydney, Australia, earlier today. A man and a woman in their 20s were attacked while swimming at Crowdy Bay beach in New South Wales. Witnesses contacted emergency services at about 6:30am Australian Western Standard Time. The […]