Sunderland sports stars of the future are finally feeling the benefit of three multi-million pound football hubs after they opened their doors on November 2. Work began on the project at the beginning of the year and, with work now complete, the region’s budding sports stars are able to feel […]
The region’s MP candidates have spoken out ahead of this week’s General Election after a local fundraiser saw over £16k raised for two Sunderland foodbanks. This week Roker Report, an online site dedicated to Sunderland AFC, raised a phenomenal £16k for Sunderland Community Soup Kitchen and Sunderland Foodbank after fans […]
The University of Sunderland was visited by BBC Newcastle’s Alfie and Anna at Breakfast Show for a timely ‘simulcast’ with the campus-based radio station Spark. In the run up to next week’s election, the presenters hosted a live radio debate with North East candidates and spoke to first time voters […]
Since the Brexit result in 2016, it’s been impossible to get away from politics in the news. And while it’s an important part of everyday life, sometimes it can become a bit overwhelming. You’re not the only one that will want to escape the tidal wave of info on election […]
Deputy chairman of the European research group and Conservative candidate Mark Francois visited Sunderland recently to support Houghton and Sunderland South candidate Christopher Howarth. Francois said: “as a Eurosceptic I am proud to visit Sunderland as the city lead the way in the 2016 Brexit referendum, the Brexit result in […]
Dozens of elderly patients who do not have a loved one will be given a present on Christmas morning at Sunderland hospital. The Alexandra Centre at Sunderland Royal Hospital organises a charitable campaign called #NightwearBeforeChristmas for the lonely patients so that they could get a new nightdress or set […]
Geoff Thompson, chairman of South Shields Football Club, wants to emulate the club’s success, off the football pitch by putting himself forward as an independent candidate for MP of South Shields and Whitburn. Since taking over SSFC, Mr Thompson has been instrumental in the club’s recent success and he wants […]
Durham city was transformed into the Lumiere light festival to mark the event’s special 10 year anniversary, proving popular once again with 165,000 visitors. Durham’s Lumiere Festival, organised by arts group Artichoke, runs every two years and is the largest free light festival in the UK. One million visitors have […]
The first December general election since 1923 has been called called following a vote in the House of Commons in October. Voters from across the UK will elect a new Government on Thursday, December 12. So who is representing you? We’ve put together our guide of MP candidates for the Sunderland […]
As it gets closer to Christmas, and student loans are really starting to be stretched, eating out is something that most people can do without. However, when there’s nothing in the fridge, where do you turn? Takeaway apps can put a big dent in your budget – especially when you […]