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The 2024 US election draws to a close on November 6, but many of us here in the UK may be missing some key information, such as precisely how the votes are counted. In a survey conducted by YouGov, 54% of people in the North would prefer for Kamala Harris to come out on top, […]
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has announced that university students in England will pay higher tuition fees while also receiving a boost to maintenance loans starting next year. For the first time in eight years, tuition fees for undergraduate students will increase, with an additional charge of £285 set for courses in the 2025/2026 academic year. […]
A North Tyneside pub landlord who tried to flee the country after admitting his role in a cocaine conspiracy has been sentenced to eight years in prison. David Falcus, 52, used the encrypted messaging handle ‘Novaghost’ to facilitate the supply of Class A drugs into the North East. Northumbria Police specialists, working under Operation Venetic, […]
A new cookbook is celebrating the roles food and language have played in Sunderland’s cultural history. The Mackem Cewkbewk, written by Paul Swinney and published by A Supreme Love, delves into local dishes—both novel and traditional—and the unique dialect that has shaped the city’s identity. For me, this marriage between local language and food represents the […]
Environmental activists such as Greta Thunberg are helping inspire Sunderland students to take everyday actions to tackle climate change. The University of Sunderland’s environmental sustainability team takes a role in reducing the institution’s carbon footprint and encouraging students to take sustainable actions. Organisers have noticed that the awareness of environmental issues, such as climate change […]
Durham’s students are the key to keeping the city afloat and reducing crime, according to local traders. Shopkeepers say students are crucial to bringing revenue into the city and making the city centre streets feel safer during term time. Muminah Ali, owner of Dunelm Food Stores on New Elvet Road, said: “On a business level, […]
Plans to restore a historic Sunderland bandstand have been given the go-ahead. Built in 1880, the Roker Park bandstand has served as an important site for community activities as a Victorian-era free public facility. However, due to ageing and disrepair, the 144-year-old bandstand was temporarily closed in 2021 to ensure safety. Sunderland Council has […]
Live music can sometimes be described as incredibly euphoric and it certainly was last Friday (18.10.24) when Divorce headlined Newcastle’s Cluny for only the second time and their first set in the city since they supported Self Esteem at the BBC Proms Glasshouse takeover last year. Firstly, a personal note to add context, I used […]
