A concert of acid house hits played by a full orchestra – with a DJ mix thrown in – is making its way to Sunderland. On August 19, the city’s Herrington Country Park will play host to Hacienda Classical – a one night only tribute to dance music classics from the heyday of […]
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Region’s Waterstones stores celebrate Harry Potter book launch
Waterstones stores in the region have celebrated the launch of the new book in the Harry Potter series. The book, titled Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, was released at midnight on Sunday, July 31 for the wizard’s birthday. Stores in Newcastle, Gateshead (Metro Centre) and Durham had parties to celebrate the […]
In Pictures: highlights from Sunderland International Airshow 2016
Airshow Day 3 Highlights
That’s it! Done and dusted! The 28th Sunderland International Airshow has came to close. But you can watch our highlights of the final day of the airshow including an interview with RAF Flight Lieutenant Kevin Miller who commentated on the Memorial Flights(Lancaster, Hurricane and Spitfire) Air displays from Matadors, RAF […]
The Sunderland Airshow 2016: day three
The Sunderland Airshow 2016 successfully kicked off on Friday evening with a launch party, aerial display and fireworks. On Saturday, the sea front saw hundreds of thousands of spectators witnessing stunning aircraft displays. Thousands more people are expected on the final day of the Sunderland Airshow 2016. The programme has […]
Sunderland Airshow 2016: Whats On?
There are only four days left until the annual air show returns to the Sunderland skies. This year the Sunderland Airshow 2016 is set for a swinging start with The Rap Pack Boys tacking the stage on Friday night, 22 July. The Rap Pack Boys promise “a great spectacle” and “a […]
WATCH: Sunderland asylum seeker talks the importance of National Refugee Week
Video and words by Stela Taneva and Pamela Bilalova Asylum seekers, refugees and members of the community celebrated the end of the 19th National Refugee Week in Sunderland Minister – despite Brexit vote and anti-immigration protests in Newcastle just the day before. Chris Howson, one of the organisers, said that […]
Sunderland Illuminations is to shine again
Sunderland Illuminations will light the seafront once again this autumn. Starting at the end of September, this year’s programme has been extended to end with a bang on Bonfire Night. Organisers promises the Illuminations will be brighter than ever in 2016, featuring new installations of pirates, dinosaurs and fairies. Last year […]
Chicago The Musical Coming To Sunderland
By Lucy Hilton, Lauren Halligan and Hannah Thompson. Catch this Broadway legend on your doorstep, only this December! For years the hit Broadway show “Chicago” has continued to wow audiences from around the world. In November, we will have our chance experience that non stop singing, dancing extravaganza which in its […]
The Aftermath of #BeyoncéAtSOL
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 […]