By Ethan Edwards & Zoe Toase The highly anticipated first stop on the european leg of The Formation World Tour has been and gone, and everyone is still reeling from seeing the legendary Beyoncé play in their hometown. It was an experience that is done no justice by watching clips […]
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Britain Chooses to LEAVE the European Union. What happens Now?
By Beth King & Jordan Davidson Britain has voted to become the first nation ever to leave the European Union since its conception, but what happens now? David Cameron will address Parliament on Monday and discuss the period for negotiating the terms of the departure from the EU. The process […]
Pound drops dramatically as Sunderland votes for Brexit
By Michael Oakes When Sunderland became the first of the night to vote to leave the European Union, the GBP dropped 4% in 10 seconds. Ex-Bloomberg Anchor and Trader of Stocks in New York, let Adam Johnson tell you why this happened and what it will mean for the GBP […]
Labour MP Jo Cox dies after being shot
Labour MP Jo Cox has died after she was shot and stabbed in her West Yorkshire constituency, near Leeds. An eyewitness said the 41-year-old mother of two was left lying in a pool of blood on the pavement after her assailant struck in Birstall, West Yorkshire. West Yorkshire Police said […]
Family fun day returns to Sunderland Stadium of Light
By Ethan Perry-Tyrrell Young Black Cats can enjoy a special summer treat next month when the annual Sunderland AFC Family Fun Day returns to the Stadium of Light. Fans both young and old can join club mascots Samson and Delilah as the Stadium of Light is transformed into a fun […]
Newcastle charity says ‘legal highs’ ban will drive users underground
By Megan West and Daniel Parkes New rules to outlaw so-called “legal highs” have come into force. It means a blanket ban on the production, distribution and supply of psychoactive substances. Police now have the power to shut down shops selling them – and there are tougher sentences of up […]
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South Tyneside charity receives support from Northumbria Police
A South Tyneside charity has received funding from Northumbria Police’s Charities Fund. Apna Ghar, based in South Shields, provides services to women from BME communities across South Tyneside, offering advice and support to help minority ethnic women and girls develop confidence and be empowered to recognises their full potential while […]
HRH Princess Royal visits Sunderland to launch special programme ahead of Tall Ships in 2018
Video by: Made in Tyne and Wear TV. HRH The Princess Royal was in Sunderland today to help launch the Sail Training Ambassador programme for the Tall Ships Races in 2018. The Princess Royal, Princess Anne, visited the National Glass Centre to meet some of those involved in the programme, […]
BREAKING: Fire broke out at Sunderland student accommodations
By Steph Finnegan, Ethan Lowerson-Marshall & Violeta Gorcheva A fire has broken out in one of the blocks of flats at Clanny House student accommodation in Sunderland. Emergency services are currently at the scene dealing with the incident. More follows…