Last weekend saw Sunderland’s first ever city-wide celebration for Chinese New Year. And this weekend it will be Newcastle’s turn to host the party as dancers, market stalls and craft makers will descend on the streets of Chinatown to celebrate the lunar new year. Joanne Cunningham, from the Sunderland Museum […]
It’s that time of year again when the shops and the streets are bursting with love, and every couple competes for the cheesiest way to show that they care. Whether it’s roses, teddies, chocolate or wine (the only true way to a woman’s heart), you can expect an explosion of […]
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 […]
Sunderland Football Club have terminated the contract of Adam Johnson with ‘immediate effect’. The club released a short statement today, in which they have confirmed that the 28-year-old midfielder’s contract has been terminated. The winger, who played for the Black Cats since 2012, pleaded guilty to one count of sexual […]
A Wearside MP has slammed Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt’s decision to impose contracts on junior doctors. Sharon Hodgson, MP for Washington and Sunderland West, said it was shocking to hear of the minister’s ultimatum in a long-running row with medics. Mr Hunt has announced in Parliament that contracts would be […]
By Andreea Nastase & Luke Stuart Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens is now the home to a brand new exhibition which is completely dedicated to dinosaurs and prehistoric jungles. Families across the North East can visit the free exhibition from 10am to 5pm during the week, and from 2pm until […]
Video: Michael Ramsay The Fulwell Mill in Sunderland is set to undergo a restoration programme that will see the building returned to its former glory. In 2012, the Mill was closed to the public because of health and safety concerns when significant damage was caused by bad weather. As part of a […]
Junior doctors and supporters at Sunderland Royal Hospital went on strike yesterday in opposition to proposed Government contracts. The action followed a nationwide strike for junior doctors in an effort to protest against a contract the Health Secretary, Jeremy Hunt, wants to impose. John Moore, junior doctor at the Newcastle […]