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Sunderland is today commemorating the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, the day Germany surrendered to the allied powers and World War II came to an end. Celebrations began at 9am this morning with the VE Day flag raised at City Hall. After this Keel Square travelled back in time as it was filled […]
The North East is set to become an even more popular location for film production than it already is. With the recent announcement that a £500million film studio will be built in Sunderland, there has never been a more exciting time. Film production student Mrunali Kalbhor is optimistic for what’s in store.
Weight cutting is essentially dehydrating yourself to lose weight for a fight; people have even died from it. However, the process is still being used, and even young amateur fighters have started to cut weight. Professional fighter Shawon Choudhury shares his opinions on weight cutting after years of experience.
Man, who left his promising job and luxury lifestyle, started his own company with one clear goal “Serve Humanity, Save lives” In a country like Pakistan, where numerous challenges and a lack of basic facilities prevail, everyone is in a constant struggle; yet, there are still a few who work for the welfare of others. […]
True Crime has dominated the media landscapes.It’s everywhere from tv to podcasts and even forums and groups. But what is the impact of this genre?

A young single mother shares her story of juggling love, education, motherhood, work, and mental health, all under the weight of society’s judgment. For her, becoming a mother at 19 didn’t mean life had to stop. It meant learning to fight for the future she still deserved. At the age of 18 when her friends […]
Recent developments in AI technology have seen a surge of concern over its use, particularly for those in the gaming industry. Declan McCourt investigates. For many in the gaming world, the prospect of AI technology is an enticing one, bringing with it a whole host of exciting new opportunities from entirely AI generated quest lines […]
Robert Smith investigates the story of Leyla Ozturk, a young girl who suffered a neck injury in a football match. This injury led to her discovering that she had thyroid cancer, saving her life. It was just a standard Sunday morning for Leyla Ozturk as she prepared to play football for Skelton United. The game […]
North East business leaders have responded to the sweeping new tariffs announced by Donald Trump on April 2, warning they could hit several key industries in the region Britain is facing down a 10% tax on imports to the US, but this is a comparatively low rate when compared to the 20% being placed on […]

NORTH East charities and campaign groups have called for more to be done to stop domestic abuse and sexual assault in the region. It has previously been reported that the rate of attacks – particularly towards women – has been on the rise over the past few years, with the Office for National Statistics (ONS) […]