Police are currently dealing with reports of a suspicious package in Durham. Officers were called just before 9:30am today (March 22) to Old Shire Hall in Old Elvet. The area is currently cordoned off as a precaution while officers investigate the item. Road closures are currently in place on Old […]
Sunderland
“I’m still fairly confident I can do it”: injured Sunderland army officer says ahead of London Marathon
When Chris Collier ran the Great North Run in full riot gear last September, he thought he would take it a step further. He decided to go for the full marathon in London in April and, to top it all, he chose to run in full riot gear again and […]
Northumbria Police praise fans for a “passionate but peaceful” derby
Northumbria Police are praising football fans after a passionate but peaceful Tyne-Wear derby yesterday (March 20). More than 50,000 fans packed St James’ Park for the 1.30pm kick-off with just under 3,000 of those travelling from Sunderland. Out of that crowd there have only been 20 arrests – 19 men and […]
Newcastle MP slams plans for a North East regional mayor
A former government minister has spoken out against the upcoming Mayor for the North East. Speaking at an event in Newcastle campaigning against a regional mayor, Newcastle East MP, Nick Brown, claimed that the proposed Devolution Agreement is not fair to the region and thinks the people of the North […]
North-East Film Producer dedicates a new project for the community
North-East Film Producer inspiration on Dr. Luther King’s legacy dedicates a new project for the community. Even after Dr. Martin Luther King’s death people are still inspired by his civil rights ideas. One of them is a young Film Producer from Sunderland who is looking forward to dedicate a future […]
Wearsiders head to St James’ Park for Derby Day
Today (March 20) Wearsiders head to St James’ Park in Newcastle for the Derby Day. The Derby Day is the day when Sunderland AFC take on Newcastle United FC in a football match. The Black Cats have won the Magpies six times in a row in previous Derby Day matches, […]
Beanstalk literacy charity aspire for greater results in North East
More than 2,500 children left primary school in the North East unable to read to the required level over the last year. Being at a disadvantage of this kind at a young age can have severe consequences on a child’s future, as men and women with poor literacy skills are […]
New phase to begin as cofferdam of new Wear crossing nears completion
The groundwork of Sunderland’s new bridge is about to begin as the huge cofferdam in the middle of the River Wear nears completion – indicating the start of a new phase in the project. It is the first bridge to be built over the River Wear in Sunderland for more […]
WATCH: Friends of Sunderland’s Museums welcome talk on Art Deco architecture
Video and words: Pamela Bilalova, Stela Taneva, Eugenija Steponkuté and Alisha Rose Jackson The Friends of Sunderland Museums (FOSUMS) have welcomed Dr Michael Johnson for a special talk in Sunderland Museum. An audience of more than 80 people attended his talk on Art Deco Buildings in Sunderland and the city’s […]
Severe fog forces charity to cancel fundraising event in aid of stroke survivors
Local charity group, Stroke Association North East were forced to cancel their annual fundraising event two hours before it was due to start after organisers decided the extreme weather conditions were a danger to participants. The charity’s monthly ‘Resolution Run’, a series of five, 10 and 15 kilometre runs held […]