As Sunderland, the North East and the UK prepares to remember our fallen heroes on Sunday November 12, a new survey has revealed that the majority of people in the region are unaware of how many of our armed forces troops have died in conflict since the Second World War. More than 7000 have […]
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University of Sunderland to air US documentary Resilience: The Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope
A highly acclaimed US documentary that explores medical developments linking traumatic childhood experiences to health conditions like heart disease, gets its first screening in the North of England at the University of Sunderland. CEL&T (Children Who Have Experienced Loss and Trauma) working in partnership with Adopter Voice and the University’s School of Social Sciences, will present […]
Sunderland Cocktail Hotspots
Sunderland’s nightlife seems to be increasing at a fast past from refurbishments of old bars to the creation of new bars. The city centre has never been so stuck for choice on where to go. The infomap below is your helping guide on finding the perfect cocktail hotspot.
63 dog-friendly pubs, cafés and restaurants to visit with your pooch in the North East
If you fancy a cuppa with your canine companion, a full English with your furry friend or just a day out with your barking buddy, then here are 63 pawsome dog friendly pubs, restaurants and cafés in Sunderland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Gateshead, Northumberland, Durham and Newcastle-upon-Tyne that you can visit. […]
One hundred people sleep out at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light to raise awareness of youth homelessness
Sunderland sleepout: From L-R: Vicky Pattison, Sally Orlopp, director of people, skills and employment at Centrepoint, Zinnia Young, Kyle Walker and Sunderland fitness entrepreneur Katie Bulmer-Cooke at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland on November 2, 2017. Photo by Martin Simm.One hundred people slept out at the Stadium of Light last […]
North East Alcohol Office calling to protect young people from alcohol
Balance, the North East Alcohol Office, is calling for more to be done to protect young people from the harms of alcohol as new figures released today this week reveal an estimated 16,500 young people in the region are drinking every week. The 2016 ‘Smoking, Drinking and Drug Use among […]
10 Dreamy Centuries-old Places At The North East of England Where You Can Get Amazing Wedding Photo Shots
“A picture is worth a thousand words” can definitely illustrate how important the wedding shot can be during the big day. Wedding shoots always plays one of the most important roles during people’s special day. Every single moment during the day is worth to be captured and recorded. North East […]
Top 10 landmarks of the North East
The North East is full of amazing landmarks such as The Angel of the North and St James’ Park. Newcastle has been voted number 1 for nightlife in the UK and is home to one of the biggest shopping centres in Europe, intu Metrocentre. What else does this vibrant region have to […]
8 things to do on a budget in Sunderland during school half term
With the schools now closed for the half term break I’m sure you’ll be wondering what you are going to do with them to keep them occupied for the week! Here is a list of eight things to do with your children in Sunderland during the school holiday that we […]