Regional News
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The leader of Sunderland Council has blasted measures in the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement as a “disgrace” and accused the Government of trying to “con the British people.” Councillor Graeme Miller spoke exclusively to Spark after Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced cuts to taxes and reforms to benefits as the Government gave its clearest hint yet that […]
Sunderland has officially kicked off Christmas with the Christmas Light Switch on 2023 on November 16 hosted by Steve and Karen from Metro Radio breakfast at Keel Square. The evening was filled with performances from the cast of Sunderland Empire’s Panto including former Emmerdale star Charlie Hardwick, band Khalysis and a host of Disney characters. […]
Figure skaters from Newcastle University brought a dose of Christmas cheer to Life’s open-air ice rink. The skaters from Newcastle University’s Figure Skating Society took to the ice rink in Times Square, Newcastle to perform a routine to the fifties festive classic, ‘Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree’. Life’s outdoor ice rink, an established part of […]
Industrial action which had been threatened by the Unite Union on the Tyne and Wear Metro has been called off after engineers accepted the latest pay deal. The strikes, which were due to start on November 20 for a week, were cancelled by Unite after Stadler, who employ the Metros engineers, had increased their pay […]
The Bridges shopping centre is set to elevate the festive spirit to new heights this holiday season with an array of delightful experiences and revamped classics. The bustling shopping hub has been adorned with brand-new decorations, transforming the entire centre into a dazzling winter wonderland. It will also offer shoppers the chance to take part […]
Five North East Labour MPs and one independent have signed a Parliamentary Motion calling for a ceasefire in Israel and Palestine. The motion, which was orchestrated by Leeds East MP Richard Burgon, calls for the Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary to “urgently press all parties to agree to an immediate de-escalation and cessation of hostilities” […]
When the latest instalment of cult game Football Manager released on November 6 it featured something that it hadn’t before, the small coastal town of South Shields. South Shields FC play in the sixth tier of English football, two divisions below the Football League. An ambitious outfit, their current head coach is former Middlesbrough and […]
A Sunderland fan has discussed the idea of setting up cost-effective coaches for away fans, too travel together to watch the Lasses on the road in December in the Women’s League Cup. Sunderland Women are currently top of the Barclay’s Women’s Championship having just beat local rivals Durham City 1-0 away from home. The […]
The Billingham Stars and Whitley Warriors will be providing neck guards for their players, following the death of ‘’much loved’’ Nottingham Panthers star Adam Johnson On October 28 Nottingham Panthers player Johnson was involved in a ‘freak accident’ on the ice against the Sheffield Steelers, which saw an opponent’s skate blade cut his throat during […]
Kubix Festival have announced that Busted will headline Sunderland’s biggest Pop Party on Saturday 13th July 2024 as part of their series of huge outdoor UK shows in 2024. Following on from a sell-out UK arena tour, and with their greatest hits recently reaching number 1 in the UK, Busted will have Herrington Country Park […]
