Words by Sophie Dishman and Mariam Khattab. Tributes from across the nation have been paid to brave Bradley Lowery after loosing his fight against neuroblastoma. The six-year-old Black Cats fan passed away today (July 7), following a long battle with the disease. A post on the Bradley’s Fight Against Neuroblastoma Facebook page said: “My […]
LAST night’s unprecedented Labour party electoral battle – which began in the North East under the slogan ‘For the many, not the few’ – held a little-remembered historic resonance for Sunderland. For many may not realise that the socialist movement which has led to Jeremy Corbyn’s modern leadership started with North East electoral rebellion in the name of ‘the many, […]
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Voting has officially started at polling stations across the country. From 7am to 10pm tonight, you have the chance to vote and have your say in who becomes our next government. After Theresa May announced a snap General Election on April 18, the past seven weeks have involved nothing more […]
Hundreds of people from Sunderland came together in solidarity last night (May 25) to pay their respects to those who lost their lives in the Manchester Arena attack. A vigil was held in Keel Square to remember those involved in the incident which devastated the city of Manchester on Monday, […]
The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation has paid tribute to Liam Curry, who fundraised for the charity. The 19-year-old began raising money at the age of 14 after his Granddad, Jack Allen, was diagnosed with cancer. Liam completed a Coast to Coast cycle ride for the charity. A statement from the foundation […]
The city of Sunderland will be holding a vigil tonight for victims of the Manchester attack. Four of the victims are from the North East: Chloe Rutherford, 17, and Liam Curry, 19, from South Shields as well as Philip Tron, 32, and Courtney Boyle, 19 from Gateshead. The “peace” vigil […]
Courtney Boyle and Philip Tron have been named as the latest victims of Monday night’s attack in Manchester. The pair were from Gateshead. 19-year-old Courtney was with her mum’s partner Philip, 32, at the Ariana Grande concert earlier this week. A statement has been released from the families by Greater Manchester Police […]
A young couple from South Shields have been confirmed dead following the Manchester Arena attack on Monday night. The families of Chloe Rutherford, 17, and Liam Curry, 19, announced the pair “wanted to be together forever and now they are.” The sweethearts were said to be “inseparable” and “beautiful inside […]
After a successful first event on May 6 2017, UK hip-hop festival The Bridge is expected to return with more events in the near future. The Bridge UK Hip-Hop Festival organiser Sandy Duff has said: “100% there are future Bridge events due to happen.” Mr. Duff revealed to SR News […]