The North East’s largest vegan festival is swarming its way back to Sunderland for the third time this year. NEVFest will take place at the Stadium of Light on Sunday November 20 and is the seventh of its kind since it was founded in 2013. Over 110 individual stalls will showcase the […]
By Smriti Gopal, Lottie O’Neill and Phoebe Tonks More than 300,000 people visited the Sunderland Illuminations, before they drew to a close on November 5. The annual light installations between Roker and Seaburn, have dazzled locals and tourists alike for the past six weeks, with several visitors braving the wet […]
One of the nations favourite childhood memories will be brought to life this autumn in Newcastle. Seven Stories, the national centre for children’s books in Newcastle, will be hosting an exhibition of Beatrix Potter’s original artwork. The venue will be celebrating 150 years of Miss Potter’s illustrations and stories with […]
As Winter draws nearer and the darker nights set in, there’s still loads to do and see across Sunderland. Check out our list of eight things we think are a selection of must visit places across City. 1. National Glass Centre One of Sunderland’s most famous free attractions – The National […]
Welcome to Word on Wearside – a regional television news and current affairs programme broadcast live every Monday at 4pm. Top stories this week include the latest cuts to housing benefits, reaction to the Fifa ban on poppies and traffic warden working hours to increase – also, stay tuned to find out which North East venue […]
From unconventional restaurant dining to contemporary kitty cafes. You may not know they exist now but it is about time you do. Take a look at these eight handpicked establishments from around the North East; there’s bound to be something that will get your mouth watering!
With bonfire night approaching we often forget about our four legged friends. Firework displays will take place all this weekend and with many of us leaving our pets at home we forget about how they can be affected. The loud bangs and sudden flashes of light can be frightening for […]
Youth homelessness charity Centrepoint are set to hold a sponsored sleep out at the Stadium of light on Thursday November 10. The event was created to help raise awareness about youth homelessness and the problems that young people face as well as raise at least £2000 in order to help young […]
Newcastle and Gateshead have been selected to host the ‘Great Exhibition of the North’ in 2018, winning the bid over three other shortlisted bidders. The exhibition will be held over 77 days, showcasing art, design and innovation from the North of England. The Government will be contributing £5 million towards […]
The North East is home to a number of different must visit locations, however there is still a number of hidden gems that are overlooked. This map shows 10 hidden gems in the region that are more than worth a visit this half term. The map is full of some […]