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The cost of living crisis is affecting millions of people up and down the land, with households across the nation grappling with astronomically high energy bills, and their hard-earned money stretching ever-thinner. But there’s one aspect of our communities that is quietly being squeezed to the point of literal extinction in certain areas, and that […]
Team Sunderland made it back-to-back Varsity wins, following on from their TeesWear Varsity victory, as they overcame the visiting York St John in the Clash of the Minsters. The two university teams competed in a wide range of sporting competition, where Team Sunderland dominated the day and, in the end, won impressively emphatic. Fixtures were […]
For those who enjoy a dining out experience, look no further than the City of Sunderland after it was named the best in the UK for independent restaurants. The city scored an impressive 72.3/100 and ranked first on a list which was put together by Bionic. This recognition is a welcome boost for the city […]
Described as “part immersive story, part live-action game” this new interactive exhibition is an original fantasy adventure that sends visitors on quests throughout the museum. The exhibition is museum-wide and has been built around the idea of Mary Hancock, sister of the museum’s original founders, as she travels through “the parallel”. Running until September 3rd […]
Anna Bondarenko arrived in the north east in 2022 after fleeing the war in Ukraine and moved in with a family in Whickham. She endured a long journey from Kremenchuk to the UK by train and is now focussing on her dream job in the photography and illustration industry. Currently working as a photographer for […]
Former Sunderland, Middlesborough and South Shields player Julio Arca was unveiled yesterday afternoon at Mariners Park as the new manager of South Shields. Arca, is hoping to use his pre-existing connection to the North East to his advantage. Arca said: “I’ve already spoken with the U21s manager over at Sunderland, so we’ll see what’s available […]
Sunderland Community Soup Kitchen are continuing to assist those in need during the cost of living crisis within the UK. Run by volunteers since 2019, the Sunderland Community Soup Kitchen, which is based in Albert’s Place, Sunderland, offers free food – a main course and a dessert – to anybody who turns up at the […]
Whickham Football Club will honour club captain and record appearance maker Ross Peareth with a testimonial in recognition of the midfielder’s commitment to his hometown club. The match will be held at The Glebe on Rose Avenue in Whickham on Sunday, April 30. The event will see Whickham’s current squad go head-to-head with Peareth’s All-Star […]
The Sunderland AFC fan is walking 32 miles from Middlesbrough Riverside Stadium to the Stadium of Light on Sunday to fundraise for the charity Children With Cancer UK. Photo Credit: @gotthegistofit (Chris Johnson at 2022 Great North Run) Chris Johnson, 43, was diagnosed with cancer (GIST) in 2019. He got it removed in January 2020, […]
University of Sunderland graduate and BBC Radio 1 presenter Jordan North will receive an honorary degree from the university where his career began. On Tuesday he announced to listeners during Radio 1’s drivetime show that he will receive his Honorary Fellowship in July. The radio star, who landed a regular slot on hit ITV show Ant […]
