On the 3rd of April 2023, Barratt Developments North East, a local housebuilder, made a donation of £1,500 to Children North East, which is the longest-established children's charity in the region.
This contribution was part of the company's Community Fund initiative. Children North East, which has been in operation for...
A group of motivated and determined youth who have set out to improve their lives have been commended for their contributions to their local area.
Local leaders gathered in Sunderland last week to celebrate the success of the latest Prince’s Trust course.
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) offer...
Following the huge success of 2022’s rapturously received 40 Years Of Hits Tour – and the recent announcement of Australian and New Zealand tour dates for early next year - today 4th September Simple Minds announce the March UK and Ireland leg of their Global Tour 2024.
In the past...
SUNDERLAND residents are being encouraged to get on their bikes for Ride Anywhere Week this week
(21-27 March) and enjoy the benefits of cycling.
Through cycling platform Love to Ride, riders can choose a pledge for the week and access helpful tips, tricks, tools, and support.
Participants can choose one of the...
SUNDERLAND soldier David Ansell is only days into his 1,000-day challenge for Cancer Research UK but has already been overwhelmed with support.
David hit the headlines after announcing he would walk or shuffle – a pace between a walk and a run – 10 miles every day until September 2025,...
EIGHT OF the North East’s rising stars are set to release their own original music, thanks to an innovative initiative from a leading talent agency.
Sunderland-based entertainment providers ISG kicked off Platform North East last week (29 November) – a free, week-long programme to support up and coming performers.
Throughout the...
QUIZZERS from around the world can take part in a first-of-its-kind quiz night at a medieval North East castle next month (March).
On Saturday 19 March, Lumley Castle Hotel, at Chester-le-Street, will give away a bumper £1200 prize package to the winner of its quiz.
And, because the event is being...
This winter, Adopt Coast to Coast is calling on residents in Sunderland, Durham and the surrounding area to find out more about adoption as a way to start or grow their families.
Adopt Coast to Coast is a Regional Adoption Agency which brings together the adoption services of Together for...
Local housebuilders, Barratt and David Wilson Homes North East, have recently given the gift of time this festive season by supporting local charity, Daft as a Brush Cancer Patient Care, in preparing for the Christmas period.
Daft as a Brush Cancer Patient Care provides transport for North East cancer patients...
University of Sunderland’s Pro Vice-Chancellor Graeme Thompson enjoyed a Royal occasion as he was officially awarded an MBE.
Graeme, originally from South Shields, joined the University in 2009 after a successful career with the BBC and ITV.
Along with his family, he attended Windsor Castle on Wednesday where he received his...
