Tyne and Wear
The Pavilion at Keel Square in Sunderland, home to one of the UK’s largest digital screens, has launched a year-long event showcasing works by world-renowned artists. Councillor Beth Jones shared her vision for the venue as part of Expo Sunderland. Artist Dominic Harris spoke about showcasing his works, while creative director Doddz elaborated on the […]
Team Sunderland men’s rugby president ‘fancies’ his team’s chances of back-to-back cup victories after their Northern Conference shield semi-final win. After successfully dismantling Leeds Trinity 67-12, – thanks to Hat-tricks from Ethan Sutcliffe, Dean Edmundson and Michael Holder – Harvey Allen, Team President, is looking to win the cup for the second season in a […]
North East darts had a very successful 2024 with Chris Dobey firing his way to 10th in the world and back into the Premier League. Alongside Dobey, making a name for North East darts is Callan Rydz who had a really successful World Championship. ‘The Riot’ narrowly lost out to three-time World champ Michael Van […]
As The Angel of The North celebrated its birthday on Thursday, locals, including an Olympic torch bearer, shared their memories of the landmark. The Angel turned 26 years old today and located on the side of the A1 motorway, it stands 65ft (20m) tall dominating Gateshead’s skyline. Sir Antony Gormley was the designer behind the […]
Industrial action which had been threatened by the Unite Union on the Tyne and Wear Metro has been called off after engineers accepted the latest pay deal. The strikes, which were due to start on November 20 for a week, were cancelled by Unite after Stadler, who employ the Metros engineers, had increased their pay […]
Brutalist architecture, with its imposing concrete structures and bold geometric designs left a mark on the architectural landscape of the 20th century. The Tyne and Wear area in the north east of England is home to a number of Brutalist buildings that are celebrated for their uncompromising style and distinctiveness. From towering tower blocks to […]
Firefighters from Tyne and Wear will take part in a run to raise money to aid Oliver’s pursuit to get the treatment he needs
Four new cameras are now active in Hetton, as part of a project to tackle the area’s anti-social behaviour. The HALO (Hetton Altogether Linking Opportunities) project has been granted £51,000 to install cameras which will deter anti-social behaviour and environmental crime. HALO are working alongside Northumbria Police, Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue, Gentoo and […]
Tyne and Wear’s most senior firefighter, Chris Lowther, has announced his retirement after 26 years in the job. Lowther, 50, announced his plans to retire on Monday but will remain in post until a replacement is announced in May. He will then oversee a handover period, retiring no later than October 31. Chris said: “It […]
By Ali Mohammed, Ryan O’Hara and Liam Rafferty As winter nears ever-closer to an end, everyone’s favourite season is fast approaching: Festival Season. Massif and Awakenings will kick-off an electrifying festival season in March and April. The Tyne and Wear will be a part of this summer full of raves hosting Loosefest, taking place at […]
