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The Chinese, Malaysian, and Indonesian Societies’ Speed Friendmaking event encouraged student connections on November 11 at Sunderland’s CitySpace. C.I.Y Food Store provided soft drinks and speciality snacks, including vegetarian-friendly choices, for the event participants. To encourage social interaction, organisers provided topic note boxes to help participants initiate conversations. As they enjoyed the special snacks, they also […]
Ricky Gervais’s Mortality tour in Newcastle took an unexpected turn last Thursday when a witness reported an altercation breaking out in the crowd Gervais has enjoyed a highly successful career in comedy and television, best known for The Office and, more recently, After Life, which offers a poignant portrayal of the challenges a spouse faces […]
The Chinese Society at the University of Sunderland, originally established in the 2022/2023 academic year, has made a strong comeback this year after a brief hiatus. Activities were paused last semester following the previous president’s return to China. However, the society has been reinvigorated under the leadership of new president Yihan Wang, who has worked […]
A Newcastle care home remains in ‘special measures’ after inspectors continued to find fault with the safety of its services. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has announced it is taking steps to protect residents at Bowland Lodge, located in the Benwell area of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, after they rated the care home as overall ‘inadequate’ for a […]
They’ve kept us hanging, but its finally on its way: the incredible new-wave pioneers, Blondie, have casually announced that their new album is coming in 2025. Not the types to be overdramatic, the first announcement dropped via Chris Stein’s Instagram on 25th October with a simple caption “New Blondie album next year” along with a […]
Glastonbury Festival have changed their ticket system for 2025, adding a queue to purchases ahead of ticket sales going up next week. Anyone attempting to purchase festival tickets (on November 14 and November 19) will be automatically assigned a random place in the queue. Below is all the information needed for anyone planning to attend […]
When the first Paddington came out ten years ago – where did all that time go? – it is safe to say everyone was worried as to how it would turn out. Much to everyone’s relief, it was absolutely brilliant and everything you would’ve wanted out of a Paddington film. Inevitably, given it’s runaway success, […]
Should we meet our heroes? Conventional wisdom says no, but for one County Durham drummer, the experience defied expectations. Just over a month ago, he spent “a magic couple of days” alongside one of his idols and one of the most recorded drummers in the world, Bernard ‘Pretty’ Purdie. A few months ago, 51-year-old drummer […]
The North East of England is celebrated for its rich heritage, vibrant culture, fascinating history, and breathtaking natural beauty. This region encompasses Northumberland, County Durham, Tyne and Wear, and even stretches into a small part of North Yorkshire. If you’re a nature enthusiast, here are some must-visit spots in and around the North East for […]
Bah, humbug! It appears as though the cinematic holiday season begins with a lump of coal rather than a brightly wrapped, bow-tied gift. Around this time of year, we always get your average cheesy, hallmark romcom or family drama that audiences seem to eat up. I, however, do prefer the occasional festive flick that offers […]
