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The environmental movement, Extinction Rebellion North East, has accused the energy giant, Shell, of ‘putting profits before the planet’. This anger comes after the energy companies announced it had recorded the highest profit in its 115 year history, as they saw a 53% increase to £68.1billion in 2022 due to soaring oil prices. These profit […]
Newcastle United fans will be planning their trip to the capital after Sean Longstaff scored two at the Gallowgate End to send his boyhood club through to the final. Newcastle will face Manchester United on February 26 to try and win their first major trophy since 1969. The club have announced this afternoon how to […]
On the 16th of January, Vaux taproom was robbed after having the outer gate ‘rammed’ by a vehicle. This resulted in extensive damage being caused to the premises, along with alcohol being stolen. Vaux taproom, is a local business on Monk street, Monkwearmouth, and it is a popular destination for local football fans before and […]
With rumours swiftly entering circulation, speculation has certainly increased around Sunderland’s talismanic centre-forward Ross Stewart heading into the infamously chaotic January transfer window. The 26-year-old Scotsman has attracted vast interest from various clubs across the UK. The vibrant striker spearheaded the Wearside outfit’s Sky Bet League One promotion winning campaign via the playoffs last season, […]
As pressure from rapidly increasing energy costs mounts on the North East, two local arts venues are offering help to local people. In collaboration with Gateshead Council, two new Warm Spaces are being offered at Sage Gateshead and Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art. Gateshead Council have stated “We want to do more to help residents […]
A Newcastle cat café have recently hosted successful adoption and fundraiser days on behalf of Hartlepool cat rescue, Second Chance. Mog on the Tyne cat café have worked with the rescue for several years and some of their resident moggies (Pumpkin, Yokai and Kiyo!) have been adopted from Second Chance. As well as the adoption […]
Esh Parish Council brought the holiday spirit to life this festive season, bearing smiles and gifts for the local community. Travelling around adjunct villages in a homemade Santa Sleigh, volunteers and councillors handed out chocolate selection boxes to everyone that came out to see Santa Claus. Olwyn ‘Ollie’ Moat, Vice Chair of Esh Parish Council […]
Sunderland Minster opened its doors to host an important annual event marking Human Rights Day, and let me tell you it’s been a real eye-opener! Amnesty International’s candle shone brightly in the Minster’s heart on December 11, marking the beginning of an event that offered much more than you would expect, focusing on the importance […]
A partial highway collapse has led to the closure of Borough Road in Sunderland. Due to subduction, the Borough Road bus lane directly in front of the Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens was closed over the weekend. Four-way stop signs have been installed. Sunderland City Council’s highways engineer Richard Atkinson said: “It could be caused […]
Some members of the Sunderland community were recognised and given awards of excellence at a Christmas Carol service and award night organised by Maximum Impact Christian Centre (MICC). The ceremony was held to honour and appreciate people within the community who, through dedication and support, have impacted lives. Over the last couple of years, the […]
