The Corner Flag pub in Sunderland has closed. The pub on High Street West near Keel Square announced it’s closure on Facebook. It put on a post: “As everyone has probably heard we sadly have had to close The Corner Flag, we have not been able to recover from the building […]
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Couples in the North East have the happiest marriages
A new poll has revealed that the happiest marriages live in the North East. The poll was conducted by a team at diamond jewellery brand, Vashi, as part of ongoing research into British relationships. Nearly 3,000 (2,944) married Britons took part in the survey, all of whom had been married to their partner […]
Sunderland cancer survivors nominated for health award after starting cancer charity
Three Sunderland breast cancer survivors have been nominated for a health award after setting up a charity helping other women going through the same ordeal. Judith Wright, 52, Sue McCoy, 58 and Eileen Richardson, 62, all from Sunderland battled breast cancer and launched their Hug in a Bag project. ‘Hug’ […]
12 words every Southerner needs to know to get on with Northerners from Tyne and Wear
This ‘beginner’s guide’ is for any Southerner who plans to visit the Tyne and Wear. It includes everything you will need to know to safely negotiate your way through a conversation with the Tyne- and Wearsiders. This list, below, presents the most popular words in Newcastle, the home of the […]
Ten North East hidden gems to visit this Easter
The North East of England can be a surprisingly beautiful place, if you know where to look. It’s full of hidden gems and breath-taking scenery. From bustling city streets with incredible architecture, to peaceful pockets of local heritage, there is beauty in every corner of the North East. If you […]
Police cadets run online forum on child sexual exploitation
Police cadets in Newcastle ran online forum about child sexual exploitation (CSE) and online safety last night (Wednesday, March 23). Members of the public could ask questions all about the work that Northumbria Police does to tackle CSE. The forum also gave people the opportunity to ask for help and advice about staying safe […]
Adam Johnson: Ex girlfriend and mother of his child Stacey Flounders not at the hearing
Former England footballer Adam Johnson ran into court today where he is expected to be jailed for engaging in sexual activity with a 15-year-old fan. Johnson has been warned he faces a “substantial prison sentence” after he was found guilty of one offence of sexual activity with a child by […]
Sunderland carers centre wins ITV competition
Sunderland Carers Centre is one of the North East winners in the ITV’s The People’s Projects. Their winning entry, Rainbows and Rollercoasters, will see the centre receive £49,865 of Big Lottery funding. The funding will allow the centre to continue to provide support and activities for young carers, aged 5 to […]
Police want your help to identify Derby Day helper
Police in Newcastle want to identify a little boy who helped them clean up after the derby match. After the Derby match on Sunday, March 20, one boy stayed behind to help officers clear up police tape from an area outside St James’ Park. The majority of the 52,000 supporters had left the […]
Ten reasons Sunderland should bag the bid for UK City of Culture 2021
The competition for the 2021 City of Culture is well underway and Sunderland has already put in its bid for the prestigious award. This historically industrial city is packed full of culture and has provided some of the best actors, singers and bands of our time. It also has plenty […]