The annual Houghton Feast began on Friday October 7 and is set to continue until Sunday October 16, with a full nine days of activities planned. The feast is a historical event for the North East and has origins dating back as early as the 1100’s. Take a look at […]
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WATCH: Hightlights from Arbeia Roman Festival 2016
The Arbeia Roman Festival returned to South Shields this year for its 25th anniversary. It is only the second year that private company Time and Tide Events has managed it after the museum had its funding cut last year. With it now being ran by a private company rather than […]
Corbyn Supporters set to rally in Newcastle
Thousands are expected to attend a North East rally to defend Jeremy Corbyn in Newcastle tomorrow afternoon. The Defend Corbyn: No To Austerity, No To Racism march organised by Red Labour Tyne and Wear will begin at 12 oclock opposite the Laing Art Gallery on New Bridge Street. It will […]
In Pictures: highlights from Sunderland International Airshow 2016
WATCH: Highlights from the second day of Sunderland International Airshow 2016
Words and video by: Pamela Bilalova and Stela Taneva All eyes were on the Sunderland skies as crowds flocked Roker and Seaburn seafront for the 28th Sunderland International Airshow. The second day of the Airshow showcased aircraft displays, featuring the Falcons parachute display team, the OV-10 Bronco, the Battle of Britain […]
The Sunderland Airshow 2016: day three
The Sunderland Airshow 2016 successfully kicked off on Friday evening with a launch party, aerial display and fireworks. On Saturday, the sea front saw hundreds of thousands of spectators witnessing stunning aircraft displays. Thousands more people are expected on the final day of the Sunderland Airshow 2016. The programme has […]
Sunderland Airshow 2016: Whats On?
There are only four days left until the annual air show returns to the Sunderland skies. This year the Sunderland Airshow 2016 is set for a swinging start with The Rap Pack Boys tacking the stage on Friday night, 22 July. The Rap Pack Boys promise “a great spectacle” and “a […]
Chicago The Musical Coming To Sunderland
By Lucy Hilton, Lauren Halligan and Hannah Thompson. Catch this Broadway legend on your doorstep, only this December! For years the hit Broadway show “Chicago” has continued to wow audiences from around the world. In November, we will have our chance experience that non stop singing, dancing extravaganza which in its […]
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 […]