All the single ladies will be out tonight, many might even be “crazy in Love” by the end of Beyonce’s Sunderland show. Well over 50,000 music fans will descend on Sunderland’s Stadium of Light tomorrow, as Beyoncé takes to the stage for the prestigious opening night of the European leg of […]
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EU REF: Despite Brexit it seems young people want to stay in the EU
As the UK votes to leave the European Union, it seems the majority of young voters actually wanted remain. According to a YouGov poll, the youngest of voters chose overwhelmingly to Remain, while it was older voters who were most keen on Brexit. The survey, conducted after voting closed, found […]
The world reacts to Sunderland’s leave vote
The City of Sunderland was the first local authority to declare their wish to leave the European Referendum sparking outrage among pro-EU voters. At the time the result was announced, a triumph expressed in Sunderland’s Silksworth sports hall was witnessed globally. It was predicted that the Leave campaign would have a […]
Pound drops dramatically as Sunderland votes for Brexit
By Michael Oakes When Sunderland became the first of the night to vote to leave the European Union, the GBP dropped 4% in 10 seconds. Ex-Bloomberg Anchor and Trader of Stocks in New York, let Adam Johnson tell you why this happened and what it will mean for the GBP […]
Beyonce countdown: Fans urged to get in ‘Formation’
Beyonce fans are preparing for the pop-star to open her Formation World Tour in Sunderland. About 50,000 fans are expected to turn out to witness what is due to be the biggest production ever seen at the Stadium of Light. A week of work is already underway to assemble a stage fit […]
Sunderland schoolchildren learn how to stay safe with Safety Sam
Around 250 students from South Hylton Primary School were the first pupils in Sunderland to receive a visit from ‘Safety Sam’. It is a new initiative run by Farrans Construction, a building and civil engineering contractor, to inform children about construction sites’ dangers. “Play safe, stay safe” is the message […]
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SAFC supporters can benefit from hotel’s full first season
Members of Sunderland’s red and white army can now make more of their match day experience – even if they are travelling from outside the North East. The Hilton Garden Inn, Sunderland hotel, which opened just yards from the Stadium of Light earlier this year, is counting down to the […]
Jess Glynne announces biggest UK tour to date
Chart topping sensation, Jess Glynne has announced her biggest UK tour to date. Jess will hit the road this November, Jess will play Newcastle at the Metro Radio Arena on Friday 25th November 2016. In 2015, Jess Glynne’s debut album ‘I Cry When I Laugh’ became the biggest selling […]
Penshaw Monument lit up in honour of Orlando shooting victims
Sunderland’s most iconic monument was lit up in rainbow colours to honour the victims of the mass shooting in Orlando. 49 people lost their lives after a gunman open fired in Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Florida, in the early hours of Sunday June 12. 29 year old Omar Mateen opened […]