Two artists are using overheard voices, conversations and sounds to create a new piece of music inspired by the town and people of Seaham. The project, called Stolen Voices, is being led by Johanna Linsley and Rebecca Louise Collins. They will be working with local community groups and members of […]
Community
St Barnaba’s Church to set up new Youth Club
The St Barnaba’s Church Youth Project has set up a new youth club at the Fencehouses Community Centre in Sunderland. The project, which celebrated its 10-year anniversary in November, was set up in 2005 to provide five to 18 year olds with opportunities to try new activities and develop their […]
Man from the North East missing following Brussels Attacks
#brusselsattack @BBCBreaking @Independent @PressAssnJa British man missing in #brusselsattack pic.twitter.com/xXVh6lALtp — Simon Hartley-Jones (@syhartleyjones) 22 March 2016 A man from the North East is missing in the aftermath of the Brussels terror attacks. David Dixon, who lives in Brussels but is originally from Hartlepool, was travelling to work on Tuesday […]
Police make further arrest after air weapon incident
Police investigating an incident involving an air weapon in Sunderland have made a further arrest. Enquiries have established the incident happened at 10.30pm on Saturday, March 19, near to Herrington Burn in Houghton. A 15-year-old boy was injured by a pellet from an air weapon. He remains in hospital with […]
Northumbrian Water investing £8 million for sewer scheme in Sunderland
Northumbrian Water is to invest £8 million to upgrade its sewer network in Sunderland. The scheme, which will begin in November this year will last for one year. It will improve the performance and resilience of the water company’s network in Roker, Seaburn and St Peter’s. Work will involve […]
Penshaw monument lit to show solidarity for Brussels
Sunderland’s Penshaw Monument is being lit in Belgium’s colours tonight. It comes as a mark of solidarity following today’s (March 22) terror attacks. The monument will be lit in the black, yellow and red of the Belgian tricolour national flag from dusk this evening. Leader of Sunderland City Council, Councillor Paul […]
Experience the journalism industry inside Sunderland’s mediaHUB
The multimedia newsroom at the University of Sunderland is inviting members of the community to experience life as a journalist and contribute to its digital and broadcast platforms. The mediaHUB, at The David Puttnam Media Centre, offers exciting opportunities for people to gain hands-on experience in media production, multimedia journalism […]
WATCH: Try Sunderland 1st host fair to promote local businesses
Local businesses gathered their stock onto stalls on Sunday March 13th at the first Try Sunderland 1st business fair in order to promote their products. Stall owners included Vixs Trinkets, a handmade jewellery store, Just Fuse It, who specialise in handmade items, Super Geek Stuff, a retailer of all things geeky, Grans […]
“Item found to be harmless” after controlled explosion carried out following bomb scare in Durham
Police are currently dealing with reports of a suspicious package in Durham. Officers were called just before 9:30am today (March 22) to Old Shire Hall in Old Elvet. The area is currently cordoned off as a precaution while officers investigate the item. Road closures are currently in place on Old […]
“I’m still fairly confident I can do it”: injured Sunderland army officer says ahead of London Marathon
When Chris Collier ran the Great North Run in full riot gear last September, he thought he would take it a step further. He decided to go for the full marathon in London in April and, to top it all, he chose to run in full riot gear again and […]