The world came together last night (July 7) to light up candles in memory of North East hero Bradley Lowery. People from across the world paid their tributes and respects to the 6-year-old from Blackhall in County Durham, who sadly lost his long-fought battle with neuroblastoma yesterday. The youngster captured the […]
Brave Bradley Lowery has sadly lost his battle with neuroblastoma – following a long fight against the disease. The 6-year-old from County Durham captured hearts across the region, the country and the world with his determination to overcome cancer, pride for Sunderland AFC and his infectious smile. The youngster, from […]
Superstar Ed Sheeran has announced a gig at the home of Newcastle United – St James’ Park. The singer-songwriter took to social media today (Wednesday, June 28) to reveal that he would be playing at the home of the Magpies for one night on June 8 next year. Tickets range from […]
An inclusive performing arts group from County Durham have opened an arts festival in Germany. MiXiT, who are based in Stanley, were invited to opening the Kultur Vom Rande festival in Reutlingen. As well as this, the group, which is run by and for people with learning disabilities, were asked to stay […]
A single by a Hartlepool duo to support the Bradley Lowery Foundation has reached the iTunes top 20. Olivia Crawford and Georgia Fletcher, who are known as Liv’N’G, released the song called Smile for Bradley. The pair recorded a cover of Charlie Chaplin’s Smile and added their own verse. It was released […]
The city of Sunderland has commemorated members of the armed forces from the city and the region in its annual flag raising ceremony. The union flag was raised at Sunderland’s Civic Centre at 10am this morning (Wednesday, June 21) to pay tribute to servicemen and women from the past and present. […]
A woman from South Shields is hosting a charity football match for Sunderland AFC fan, Bradley Lowery. Jessica Benet, 19, is encouraging people to put on their boots and raise money for the youngster. Bradley has captured the hearts of thousands in the region, inspiring many to set up events like […]
The University of Sunderland’s mediaHUB is set to team up with BBC Newcastle. For the first time since 2011, a team of journalists from the radio broadcaster will be based in Sunderland. Both organisations will be coming together thanks to a partnership with the University of Sunderland’s School of Media […]
Hundreds of people from Sunderland came together in solidarity last night (May 25) to pay their respects to those who lost their lives in the Manchester Arena attack. A vigil was held in Keel Square to remember those involved in the incident which devastated the city of Manchester on Monday, […]
The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation has paid tribute to Liam Curry, who fundraised for the charity. The 19-year-old began raising money at the age of 14 after his Granddad, Jack Allen, was diagnosed with cancer. Liam completed a Coast to Coast cycle ride for the charity. A statement from the foundation […]