A car industry association, which represents Nissan and other major car makers, has expressed worries over the possibility of a hard Brexit.
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has stressed that its members need tariff-free access to EU markets in order to avoid a slump that could affect...
A glass artist from Sunderland has designed the perfect gin and tonic glass, helped make stained-glass windows and picked up a prestigious national award – all while still a student.
Anne Selway, 26, is currently finishing off her degree in glass and ceramics at the University of Sunderland. For her...
In the 2017 general election, all the constituencies in Sunderland have returned Labour MPs with comfortable majorities.
As far as the national picture is concerned, the UK will have a hung parliament. Labour have gained seats and – though the Tories have fallen short of an overall majority – they...
The BBC has announced that it is planning to base a team of journalists in Sunderland.
The BBC will work in partnership with the University of Sunderland’s School of Media and Communication, with the BBC team using the university’s MediaHUB.
Used by the university’s journalism and media students, the MediaHUB is...
This year’s Sunderland International Airshow will be kicked off by an ensemble of Zulu performers, a ‘pit pop’ brass/folk band, and a nostalgic nineties extravaganza.
The airshow’s Friday evening launch – on 21st July – will take place at Cliffe Park in Seaburn.
The Lions of Zululand will start the show...
You could soon earn money by selling your car’s excess energy to the national grid.
Thanks to a scheme Nissan and Northern Powergrid are developing, owners of Nissan electric cars may be able to plug their vehicles into the grid at peak, high-tariff times and transfer electricity back into it....
An enormous careers fair – featuring stalls from top companies, workshops, demonstrations and hands-on activities – is due to be held at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light.
The careers fair will be attended by around 1,000 Wearside youngsters, who will have the chance to learn about different sectors of the job...
Wearside is showing its solidarity with Manchester after Monday night’s terror attack by floodlighting two iconic structures in the colours of the Union Jack.
Last night, the Penshaw Monument – a large folly built on Penshaw Hill near Washington – was lit in red, white and blue, as was the...
North-east comedian Vic Reeves is said to be “made up” at having landed a small part in long-running soap Coronation Street.
It turns out that Vic, 58, is a lifelong fan of the Manchester-based soap opera.
The Sun newspaper has revealed that Vic will play a shopkeeper in a short run...
The cities of Sunderland and Newcastle have long enjoyed a fierce rivalry.
This rivalry is most frequently expressed in football clashes between the Magpies and the Black Cats, with each side eager to win local derbies.
But, with the general election coming up on June 8th, the north east’s two big...
