Stand up paddle boarding (SUP) is an accessible and enjoyable water sport that offers a full-body workout, whilst being a low ...

Radio 1’s Big Weekend is coming to Sunderland this year, and the big question everyone is asking is who will be playing the ...

Two park cafés in Newcastle city centre are closing with the council blaming an increase in running costs. The café at Paddy Freeman’s park was closed with immediate effect on 27th January and staff ...

Two park cafés in Newcastle city centre are closing with the council blaming an increase in running costs. The café at Paddy Freeman’s park was closed with immediate effect on 27th January and staff ...

Two park cafés in Newcastle city centre are closing with the council blaming an increase in running costs. The café at Paddy Freeman’s park was closed with immediate effect on 27 th January and staff ...

The National Glass Centre is showing Sunderland graduates’ art in a final exhibition in the Main Gallery before its closure in July. The exhibition – called The Graduates – contains work by staff and ...

Rugby culture has become so well-known across the world as loyalty and sportsmanship takes over the core values of the sport, on the pitch and off. We talk to Sunderland University Rugby team’s ...

Northumbria born Chris Dobey will take to the stage in Milton Keynes in the 2026 Winmau World Masters professional darts tournament. His campaign begins against Dutch professional Jermaine Wattimena.

Fawlty Towers is bringing laughter to the Sunderland Empire stage as part of its 2026 UK and Ireland tour, following its critically acclaimed West End run. Adapted from the award-winning British ...

The unemployment rate in the North East of England has risen rapidly in the last three years according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Recent ONS statistics show that in October, 2025 the ...

Matilda The Musical is set to hit the Empire stage for the second time from 11 – 28 February as it celebrates 15 years on the stage. The Royal Shakespeare Company’s beloved stage version of Roald Dahl ...