An openly fascist group, who protested in Newcastle, has claimed that ‘Adolf Hitler was right’ when it came to views on immigration. National Action, a self confessed ‘radical’ group, recently held a protest in Newcastle at the Charles Grey Monument and attracted wide criticism, mainly for their banner that said […]
Wetlands Center in Washington will be holding a puddle jumping contest for the first time ever this weekend. Participation is free, but entrance fees apply and all the money collected through the admissions will be given to charity, as Wetlands Center is a non-profit organisation. It is the first time […]
Students at the University of Sunderland have mixed reactions to proposed student accommodation plans. Plans, if approved, would see the former J Speedings and Co Sailworks site, in Whickham Street, Sunderland turned into a five-storey student accommodation centre, with as many as 53 new flats, housing more than 70 students. […]
By Ema Brewer The Environment Agency has revealed that a record number of coarse fish were released into England’s rivers last year. In 2015, more than 452,220 fish and 1.3 million fish larvae were released into rivers up and down the country. They were all bred in the Environment Agency’s […]
The North East public is backing a call for ban on junk food advertising before watershed. A new survey, published by Cancer Research UK, has found 81 per cent of the public in the North East are in favour of the ban before the 9pm watershed. “We want the government […]
Matchday tickets “cost too much” and football fans: “…need to show [their] teeth” on pricing, said Paul Dobson, assistant editor of fanzine A Love Supreme. The debate has been highlighted by the recent row at Liverpool FC when the club wanted to raise ticket prices to £77. About 10,000 […]
A new exhibition of ten drawings by Leonardo Da Vinci will be on display in Newcastle from tomorrow. The exhibition, Ten Drawings from the Royal Collection, will be on display at the Laing Art Gallery in Newcastle from tomorrow until April 24. The opening of the exhibition marks the start […]
Former Sunderland footballer Adam Johnson is set to go on trial later today accused of sexual activity with a child. The 28-year-old was sacked by the Black Cats yesterday after the winger pleaded guilty to grooming and sexual activity with a 15-year-old on Wednesday. The footballer has denied two further […]
Sunderland fans have chipped in with their views on ticket prices after a walkout protest by Liverpool supporters. An estimated 10,000 fans left Anfield in the 77th minute of their Premier League encounter with Sunderland on Saturday after owner Fenway Sports Group revealed plans to increase the cost of some […]
Fans of international superstar Beyoncé will face a rush to get tickets when they go on sale next week. SAFC’s commercial director, Gary Hutchinson, said: “The hype surrounding this concert has been immense, Beyoncé has created a real frenzy and we can’t wait to host her.” With news that the […]