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A tribute act festival has added three more bands to the line-up. Christmas Rocks returns to O2 City Hall, Newcastle, in December this year. The event is planned to take place on three nights, December 27 to December 29. Blackmore’s Blood, Tyne Maiden, and INXS UK are the latest to join the line-up and six […]
A ban has been placed on the Farne Islands in Northumberland that restricts visitor access due to fears surrounding Avian Influenza (bird flu). The National Trust, who have managed these islands for around 100 years, have brought these restrictions mainly upon the Inner Farne Islands and Staple Islands during early 2023 after the seabird colonies […]
Supporters of a charity that helps families affected by miscarriage, stillbirth, and the death of a child, are on the road again. After a four-year break, Paul , Phil and Mark, will be venturing on a 200-mile walk from Nottingham to Sunderland to raise vital funds for Sunderland-based charity 4Louis. The charity, based in Pallion, […]
A University of Sunderland graduate and former Spark volunteer is hosting Iceland’s national selection event for Eurovision 2023. Sigurður Þorri Gunnarsson – also known as Siggi Gunnars – is one of three hosts of Söngvakeppnin, Iceland’s television show that is used to select the country’s Eurovision representative each year. Gunnars said: “It is an honour […]
Sunderland residents are unhappy about recent changes made to bin collections regarding side waste collections which came into effect from January 31. Sunderland City Council announced that they would no longer be collecting rubbish bags from the top of bins or beside them. The change is the latest move to try and encourage more people […]
Marvel’s tiniest world-saving duo premiered in cinema screens this week with the release of the third instalment in the Ant Man series: Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. Paul Rudd’s Ant Man and Evangeline Lilly’s Wasp returned to the Marvel Universe with a thrilling yet slightly underwhelming adventure. Joined by newcomers Kathryn Newton as Cassie […]
Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen has today announced an 18 month extension for the Tees Flex bus service. Tees Flex, operated by Stagecoach, connects the areas of Hartlepool, Redcar and Cleveland and Darlington to local hospitals, schools and seafronts through an on demand bus service. Confirming the news, Mr Houchen said: “Delighted to say I […]
To celebrate pancake day, Spark have curated a list of our favourite North East restaurants to get your pancake fix this Shrove Tuesday. Whether you are a lover of sweet or savoury food and prefer crepes or American style pancakes, we have all options covered. Love Lily – Sunderland Love Lily is a locally owned […]
The University has joined BAFTA’s albert education partnership to teach students the importance of creating sustainable content – a move which has been welcomed by wildlife legend and British TV icon, Sir David Attenborough. The aim is to equip lecturers at UK universities with learning materials, industry case studies, customized tools and supporting others to […]
Metro services will remain suspended between Monkseaton and North Shields until the end of this week, operator Nexus has confirmed. The service disruption comes after Whitley Bay Metro station suffered significant damage caused by Storm Otto, which swept through the region last Friday. Two glass panes fell from the station’s Grade II Listed canopy during […]
