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Emergency services responded to reports of a car entering the River Wear near Wearmouth Bridge in Sunderland on Tuesday 29th September. At least 20 emergency vehicles including police, ambulance, fire engines and lifeboats were seen in the area as responders assessed the situation. A rescue helicopter later landed on the river bank, where crew members […]
Culture House has officially opened in Sunderland’s city centre near Keel Square. The multi-purpose venue features a library, immersion gallery, media studios, event space and many more areas for everyone to enjoy. Culture House Director, Leanne Littlewood, said: “Culture House is Sunderland’s new cultural and community hub, bringing together a modern library, creative programmes, learning […]
Journalism students from the University of Sunderland have been selected to take part in a new industry initiative that takes creative learning out of the classroom. Independent magazine retailer Unique Magazines , who deliver publications around the world, has launched The Creative Talent Programme to support students and build a creative community in the North East. […]
Newcastle United star Joelinton has spoken for the first time about losing his Brazilian ‘brother’, after Bruno Guimaraes’ £75million move to Arsenal. The combative midfielder had a tough start for the Magpies, struggling to score as the club’s No9 – until the arrival of Guimaraes in 2022 transformed his role and success on the […]
Taulant Xhaka, older brother of Sunderland skipper Granit Xhaka, has spoken out to defend his sibling amid an investigation into whether he (Granit) obtained a fake Covid-19 vaccination certificate. The totemic Sunderland skipper, who was playing for Arsenal at the time, tested positive in 2022 and missed a month of football as a result. […]
A modern remake of Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility is coming to cinemas on September 25, 2026, starring Normal People’s Daisy Edgar-Jones, Esme Creed-Miles and Bodhi Rae Breathnach as the three sisters. Tyneside Cinema located down the road from Monument Metro station is holding a viewing event including afternoon tea in the Coffee Rooms before […]
Mystery surrounds the deaths of six pilot whales which beached on the Northumberland coast last weekend. They were among a group – or ‘pod’ – of about 40 animals which appeared off Amble on Sunday afternoon. But the arrival in the shallow North Sea of animals which normally live far away in the deep […]
The future of Tynemouth Outdoor Pool is back on the agenda, with councillors being asked to give the long-running restoration project two years to establish whether it can actually be delivered. A motion from Tynemouth Conservative father-and-son councillors Lewis and Jay Bartoli proposes a programme of work with the Friends of Tynemouth Outdoor Pool (FTOP), […]
Hospitality businesses in Tynemouth have warned that a new tourist tax could make it harder to persuade visitors to stay overnight on the coast. The warning comes after the Government announced plans to give regional mayors new powers to introduce an Overnight Visitor Levy on hotels, guest houses, B&Bs and other paid accommodation. The proposed […]
The North Tyneside Labour Group have agreed that they will vote against a proposed 3.3% increase in North Tyneside councillors’ allowances – and want other parties to do the same. The proposed increase would see the basic councillor allowance rise from £11,176 to £11,545 a year – an increase of £369 – and the Mayor’s […]
