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A board game based on Sunderland’s history is in development, with a North East gaming group visiting Sunderland Maritime Museum (SMM) as part of their research. Tactic North East (TNE) – a community connecting table top gamers across the region – were awarded £38,676 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to make and distribute a […]
The Tyne Bridge has completed the first stage of its much-anticipated restoration project. The condition of iconic landmark has been slowly deteriorating year after year, and questions have been raised of when funding will be put towards the repairs. Fast forward to now, and the process of restoring the bridge is well underway with 25% […]
The countdown to Christmas begins as Newcastle’s much-anticipated lights switch on event is returning – hosted by radio stars Steve Furnell and Karen Oxley. The traditional curtain raiser for the festive season is taking place on Grainger Street on Thursday, November 6. Events begin at 6pm with fun activities such as songs, games, live music, […]
As the cold weather and festive season is soon to be underway, concerns around staying warm and fed are unfortunately a factor that many people must consider. Fortunately, the City of Sunderland takes its sense of community seriously when it comes to looking out for each other and great work from the Sunderland Community Soup […]
A community arts agency has started searching for a new space in Durham, saying it feels there is a lack of places for ‘creatives’ to connect. Cyan CIC, a community arts agency based in County Durham, hopes to establish an art space where creativity can thrive. The organisation recently held a public meet-up (on October […]
This week, Newcastle City Council received a total of £645,981 in additional funding, to help tackle the increasing amount of homelessness in the Northeast. The funding is split into two separate sections, £620,951 through the Rough Sleeping Prevention and Recovery Grant (RSPARG) £25,030 through the Rough Sleeping Drug and Alcohol Treatment Grant. The Ministry for […]
New rules limiting the advertising of ‘junk’ foods – high in fat, salt or sugar (HFSS) – could have a major impact in our region, which has the highest obesity rates in the country. Ministers say the restrictions, which were originally planned to take effect on October 1 but have now been postponed until January […]
The permanent opening of Sunderland’s newest bridge is set to transform match days, according to football fans. Keel Crossing will officially open at 1:30pm on Saturday October 18 ahead of Sunderland’s home match against Wolves. Supporters’ group This is Wearside will lead a parade across the new bridge as fans make their way to the […]
The University of Sunderland today celebrated World Mental Health Day with a student wellbeing event at the Student Union at CitySpace. Students were welcomed to CitySpace between 11am and 2pm to take a break between lectures and look after their mental health by relaxing and engaging in a range of activities offered, including board games […]
North East Hardcore promoter Conviction Records hosted their annual sold-out all-day concert at Anarchy Brew last Saturday. Conviction Records, a small one-man promotion company commonly known as ‘the home of North East Hardcore’, boasted a lineup of 12 bands, both local and international. The lineup featured newer local bands such as Silence|me and I Miss […]
