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Running from March 4 to March 12, Sunderland Restaurant Week is one of the most important events on Wearside’s cuisine calendar, as it provides the opportunity for some of the city’s best eateries to show off their amazing venues and menus with discounts to dine for. Countless and varied eateries across the area, as well […]
Sunderland AFC have confirmed that visiting supporters are to remain situated in the North Stand Upper following an extensive review. The statement comes amid calls for travelling fans to be moved to the lower sections of the stadium due to concerns of safety and atmosphere. Numerous incidents of objects thrown by away supporters into […]
Sunderland’s first 100% vegan café is set to celebrate Sunderland Restaurant Week with its delicious deals. The Good Apple Café, located in Derwent Street, Sunderland, is a seven minute walk from the city campus and located near Park Lane. During restaurant week (which runs March 4-12), the café is offering a £10 deal for any […]
The Stadium of Light will host the Durham County FA Frank Pattison Challenge Cup final between Hebburn Town FC and Spennymoor Town FC on May 3 for the first time in four years. The home of Sunderland AFC last hosted the final in 2019 when Shildon AFC defeated South Shields 1-0 to lift the cup. […]
Lifelong Sunderland fans will be able to submit their 1973 FA Cup memorabilia to be used in an upcoming book, marking 50 years since Sunderland won the cup. Photographer and football fan Julian Germain has been commissioned to produce a book, along with visual material such as photographs, to reflect upon the experiences of supporters […]
The first of the brand new Metro trains has arrived in Newcastle, after making the 900-mile trip from Switzerland. Swiss train manufacturer Stadler has partnered with Nexus to build 46 new trains for the Tyne and Wear Metro service in a deal worth £362million. A Stadler spokesperson said: “So far, four units have received what […]
As the cost of living rises for households across the UK, individuals and charity organisations in Sunderland are supporting people in need of food and warm spaces. The growing energy prices disproportionately affect low-income earners, making some entirely dependent on food banks. Furthermore, electricity prices in the UK rose by 66.7% and gas prices by […]
In the rise of the cost of living crisis, many businesses and markets have been affected. The online sneaker market exists in Facebook groups such as Crepe City: Marketplace, where over 30,000 members trade, buy and sell their favourite shoes, with some going upwards of hundreds of pounds. With many people focused on paying the […]
Gateshead maternity staff recently received the chief nursing officer awards including the CMO silver award and MSW award. The chief midwifery officer for NHS England Prof Jacqueline Dunkley-Bent visited Gateshead Maternity Services on January 31 to present the awards with chief executive Yvonne Ormston MBE. Lesley Heelbeck, head of midwifery for Gateshead Health said: “I […]
A couple have taken on the challenge to clean 30 beaches on the east coast of England in 30 days, starting in Bamburgh. Alice Eames and Jonny Leeding are supporting Surfers Against Sewage, a national Cornwall-based charity initiative, to clean one million miles of beach and waterways, with sponsorship from MOS Motorhome Hire. Jonny Leeding said: […]
