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Durham offers a wealth of cultural and recreational activities to enjoy during the spring season. Here are four things to do in Durham this spring: 1. Visit Durham Cathedral Durham Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the most iconic landmarks in Durham. With its stunning architecture, intricate stone carvings, and rich history […]
In light of the somewhat fresh news that the Tyne and Wear Metro will extend it’s services into Washington with the introduction of three new stations, we have investigated which current metro stations are the busiest, regarding their passenger traffic in recent years. From Airport to South Hylton, the Tyne and Wear metro consists of […]
Sunderland City Council are hosting a Recruitment Fair on April 20. Taking place at the Sunderland Civic Centre, it is set to be a fantastic opportunity for job seekers to explore the job market and find exciting employment opportunities in the local area. The Recruitment Fair will feature an array of local employers looking for […]
Work on a new Tesco and Home Bargains store has started in Houghton Colliery, with the project hoping to bring a 100 new jobs to the Houghton area. The new shops have an estimated opening date of Spring 2024. Construction is being handled by property developers Hellens Group and Fintry Estates, who bought the area […]
Leaders from North East councils have stood by their bid to secure more devolved power for the region on the closing day of a public consultation.
Cirque: The Greatest Show is coming to town on March 24 and 25, promising to bring a night of spectacular entertainment and jaw-dropping performances to audiences in the local area. The show, which is a fusion of circus, dance, and theatre, has been created by some of the world’s most talented performers and promises to […]
The Sunderland community was treated to three hours of music and dance by the Sunderland Maximum Impact Community Choir (SMICC) at Keel Square in a taster event aimed at bringing people together. Attendees of all ages and backgrounds came together in harmony, demonstrating the power of music to create a strong sense of community. […]
The university and college union (UCU) announced five additional days of strikes. Since 2009 UCU members pay has been cut by 25%. An offer was made in of a pay rise of 4-5% for the 2023-24 round, but, no improvement had been made on the 3% offer for 2022-23. This is not seen by the […]
The greatly anticipated SU Election results are finally here! After a very intense week of campaigning, where all the candidates were out and about highlighting their plans to students, the results night came with the exciting announcement of the winners. Here are the results: Prince Ikechi elected President of Activities Dola Dada elected President of […]
Whether you celebrate the day for its historical importance, or for the love of a perfectly pulled Guinness, St Patrick’s Day is one of the most popular and well-loved days on the calendar. It’s also a hugely important time for local businesses across the region, with many establishments hosting various types of events, live music, […]
