“We’re seeing more and more intergenerational solidarity: older activists bringing wisdom from past movements, and younger ...

SunLife’s data further indicates that the rise in direct cremations year on year is a result of economising measures. In 2023 ...

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Glastonbury has unveiled its initial lineup, and among the star-studded names is South Shields’ very ownown JADE, performing alongside headliners such as The 1975, Olivia Rodrigo, RAYE, and Charli XCX ...

The fear of ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan is felt thousands of miles away, in the hearts of the British-Pakistani community here in the UK. These ongoing escalations between the two ...

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 ...

Preparations are well under way for Hardwick Festival 2025, with the site starting to take shape ahead of this summer’s event. A behind-the-scenes look revealed staging, layout plans, and final tweaks ...

In light of the somewhat fresh news that the Tyne and Wear Metro will extend it’s services into Washington with the introduction of three new stations, we have investigated which current metro ...

As The Angel of The North celebrated its birthday on Thursday, locals, including an Olympic torch bearer, shared their memories of the landmark. The Angel turned 26 years old today and located on the ...

The North East of England is home to some of the most spectacular scenery and most iconic landmarks in the UK. Some of these places have even been the backdrop of the most recognisable movie and tv ...

Journalists Kevin Maguire and Andrew Pierce will go head-to-head in a political debate. Sunderland students and residents will make up the audience at the Hope Street Xchange on November 14, 2022.

If you rely on days among nature to boost and reset your mental wellbeing, you’re certainly not alone. UK Charity, the Mental Health Foundation, say that: “access to nature is vital to protect the ...