A North East MP has demanded answers from Theresa May over the potential closure of three local urgent care centres. Sharon Hodgson, Labour MP for Sunderland, was speaking at Prime Minister’s Questions amid news that the care centres in Bunny Hill, Washington and Houghton were threatened with closure by the […]
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Top eight places to go with the kids during the Summer holidays
This map will show you eight great places to take the kids during the summer holidays. Kids can get bored very easily, therefore I have decided to show you eight great places that are free. When things are free and the kids have fun, it is the best scenario for […]
8 cheap date ideas in Tyne and Wear
Summer is right around the corner and so is the royal wedding. So for people that don’t have the same budget as the royals, this map looks at eight reasonably priced places to take someone on a date. Below is an interactive map pinpointing where in Tyne and Wear you […]
Creative Youth Opportunities opens its first arts and crafts workshop in Seaham
‘The Creative Place’, a non-profitable arts and crafts business by ‘Creative Youth Opportunities’ has recently opened its doors to the community in Seaham. The business, based on Station Road, aims to provide opportunities for children to get in touch with their creative side, while also occasionally offering activities and workshops for teenagers […]
Eight dog friendly cafes and pubs to visit in Tyne and Wear
As the summer months are getting closer and the warmer weather begins to show, it’s the time of year when people want to do more with their pets as warm summer nights are perfect for dog walkers to get out in the fresh air and relax in cafés or pubs. […]
Chloe and Liam’s ‘Together Forever’ football match success
Bank Holiday Monday saw almost 800 people from South Tyneside come out to remember the lives of Chloe Rutherford and Liam Curry, who lost their lives in Manchester’s terror attack last May. A charity football match took place at Mariners Park in South Shields and featured friends and family […]
MiniCon Returns to Sunderland, Provides Platform for Local Businesses
Empire Cinemas will host a free MiniCon event featuring local vendors and numerous activities on Saturday. In celebration of the release of “Avengers: Infinity War” and the upcoming releases of “Solo: A Star Wars Story” and “Deadpool 2,” attendees are encouraged to dress in Cosplay and take part in activities […]
Bradley Lowery’s mum skydives for son’s seventh birthday
The mother of Bradley Lowery commemorated what would’ve been her sons seventh birthday with a skydive. Gemma Lowery took to Shotton Airfield, to do her skydive. Lowery’s skydive was all in good cause as money was raised by generous contributors through the Justgiving she set up. So far, Lowery managed […]
Durham riverside regeneration given 2019 completion date
Durham riverside’s redevelopment into a state of the art shopping complex is due to be completed by 2019. The area will be known as Riverwalk, and work on the site of the old Durham passport offices is now past the half-way point. A new state of the art shopping complex […]
The Great North Dog Walk celebrates its 28th year
A popular event that attracts thousands of dogs from across the North East will celebrate its 28th anniversary next month. The Great North Dog Walk 2018, in partnership with Dogs Trust, will take place on South Shields seafront on Sunday June 3. The world’s largest dog walk, which is a […]