Daniel Gerson, co-screenwriter for Disney, has died aged 49 of brain cancer. Some of his most famous works include Big Hero 6, Monster’s University and Monster’s Inc. According to Comicbook.com, Mr Gerson is also credited for several other films including Chicken Little, Cars, Open Season, Meet the Robinsons, Up and […]
By Jessica Ayre Beyoncé, who is seen as one of the hottest female artists of our time, is set to visit the North East this summer following the announcement of her highly-awaited Formation World Tour. She will take to the stage at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light in what will be the first […]
February is announced to be LGBT month and the city of Sunderland offers a variety of events. Venues that have officially confirmed they are hosting LGBT related events are: Lola’s Bar, The Basement, Eazy Street, Gatsby’s and Ttonic. According to University of Sunderland Students Union Vice President, Daniel Punch, there […]
James Hamilton & Sophie Dishman Hundreds of Wearsiders celebrated Chinese New Year at Keel Square yesterday, with dragons dancing and martial artists in action. The event marked the Year of the Monkey and was organised by Ian Wong, of Asiana Fusion restaurant, and Harry Collinson, of Rough Diamond Entertainment. It was […]
The police element of the council tax is set to rise for properties registered under Band D in Sunderland. The Police and Crime Panel for Northumbria unanimously approved Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Vera Baird’s proposed increase. The police element, also known as the police precept, will rise to 10p per […]
People in Sunderland are becoming health champions to help their family, friends, work colleagues and neighbours. The initiative began in 2011 to recruit and train people to promote healthy living messages at home, work and socially in a more informal, face-to-face conversational way. Since then, more than 650 people have become accredited […]
A Sunderland Second World War veteran has celebrated his 100th birthday. Ernie had a celebration at High Grindon House where he lives, with his family, residents, friends and special guests. Special guests included the Mayor of Sunderland – Councillor Barry Curran, Gentoo’s Acting Chief Executive, John Craggs, Chair of the Sunderland Armed Forces […]
North East cities have turned red for the day in a bid to raise awareness of heart disease in the region. There are over 120,000 people fighting a daily battle with cardiovascular disease in the North East. Successful research by BHF scientists across the UK, including those based at the […]
Sunderland’s Roker Pier is set to feature on BBC One’s Countryfile programme. The programme, which was filmed in the city last month, sees presenter Ellie Harrison visiting the historic pier and lighthouse. During her visit, presenter Ellie Harrison talked to volunteers from the Roker Heritage Group about their involvement in the project, including Phil […]
The family of PC David Rathband have lost their High Court negligence claim against Northumbria Police. David Rathband’s relatives’ argued the force ‘failed to alert officers that Raoul Moat was likely to target them’. Mr Rathband was shot in the eye by Moat in Newcastle in 2010. He began legal […]