Sunderland’s annual Remembrance Parade and Danny Boyle’s touching ‘Pages of the Sea’ display will mark the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War on Sunday. And they represent two of the highlights of a wide-ranging programme of continuing events across the city. The parade, one of the […]
The Spice Girls will perform at Sunderland AFC’s Stadium of Light in the first of a new series of concerts at the venue. The group, who scored nine number one chart hits between 1996 and 2000, have reunited for live shows in 2019; they will be supported by top-selling English […]
A recent report has ranked Sunderland number five in the UK’s top 10 most unhealthy high streets. The report, published by The Royal Society for Public Health, takes a number of factors into account including the number of leisure centres, betting shops and museums that the high street has to […]
Tyne and Wear is home to an abundance of culture, heritage and has a social buzz like no other. However, the North East can also have unreliable weather forecasts so having a backup plan when spending time with friends and family in your spare time is key. Whether you want […]
Walking down the ground floor of Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens, you probably won’t be able to miss Wallace the lion, one of the most famous exhibits of the museum. The stuffed lion was bought by the museum in the late 70s and has been on display for wearsiders ever since. […]
With new bars opening up on every street corner, it’s often hard to find those with the extra spark to spend your time and money in. Rooftop bars provide a great cross between the comfort and intimacy of an indoor bar, and the freedom and relaxation of the outdoors. We […]
This listicle explores some of the most beautiful, but unknown locations in the North East of England. From Durham to South Shields to Northumberland, here are some of the best hidden gems the region has to offer. 1. Amble Harbour, Northumberland: Located in Northumberland, Amble has earned the title of […]
Remember, remember the fifth of November – or any other date that weekend, in fact. Check out our interactive map below to make sure you don’t miss any of these amazing firework displays in the North East this year.
We’ve all dealt with the mess of an unexpected period. And who hasn’t felt the shame of standing in the queue with Always Ultra buried at the bottom of our basket (underneath a heap of unnecessary buys we’ve hastily thrown to hide them). Most of us will even have skipped […]
The Students’ Union at the University of Sunderland is set to decide whether to continue offering free sanitary products for all students. The Free Period campaign was launched in 2017 under then Vice President of Wellbeing and Engagement, Kirsty Paterson. The initiative, which launched on the back of coverage of […]