I spoke with singer-songwriter Evan Williams after his set at Newcastle’s Come together festival. It was the same day Robbie Williams was on the bill, something Evan laughed about and quickly cleared ...

Heworth station consists of two platforms and joined the Tyne and Wear metro system on November 15, 1981. Not only does Heworth offer rail transportation, it also has seven bus stands above the train ...

University 0f Sunderland students have been recognised for their work at the The Sparkie Awards. The Sparkie Awards celebrate student success, recognising the efforts and achievements of ...

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When she was 31 and around 4 months pregnant with her daughter, Dawn was diagnosed with a brain tumour. As the tumour was ...

Age UK Sunderland has launched a new initiative – ‘Day Tours’ – for older people, to help reduce social isolation. For over 70 years, the local independent charity has supported older people in ...

With the constant rise of European football and the Premier League, many believe that the magic of the FA Cup is slowly dying. However, that can’t be said for Sunderland fans who still revere that ...

This weekend was the last time the National Glass Centre would open on a Sunday, as it prepared for closure in 2026. Yibin Wang went along to find out what visitors to the Centre think.

COP28 has got off to a flying start in Dubai with some highly regarded commitments from the wealthy nations to support the climate challenges being faced by the developing world. Getting consensus ...

From black metal savagery to mythology inspired riff worship, the North East’s metal scene’s diversity makes it an area to watch in 2025, as Will Pollock discovers. Metal music is a genre of rock that ...

The sandwich generation, a term used to describe individuals who are simultaneously raising children and caring for elderly parents, is facing increasing challenges as this demographic continues to ...

The Galapagos have had to find a precarious balance between protecting the animal and plant species within the archipelago and also protecting the tourism that the beauty and history of the islands ...