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 Jonathan Derby who talks about his experience playing for the team and how it has been important to him during his first […]

Roker Records, located on Fulwell Rd in Sunderland, has been open for little over a month and has already become a hotspot for vinyl collectors in the North East. I spoke to shop owner Iain Wakefield about opening his own shop, and turning his longstanding love for vinyl records into business. Roker Records is open […]

From walks along the coast to woodland trails, the North East offers a wide-ranging selection of routes that nature lovers or those in search of knowledge of regional history can pursue. This list displays the best of these walks, stretching from Northumberland down to Durham. CRAGSIDE Surrounding an incredible Victorian country house, Cragside’s extensive gardens […]

Cleveland Hedgehog Preservation Society is asking the public to help hedgehogs in need. Tonya Booth, who works for the charity, had 33 hedgehogs under her care a couple of weeks ago. She said: “The weather plays an important part for the hedgehogs” and that “this is why we ask people to put water out.” In […]

Meet Joe McCarron, a student from Newcastle University who is on a mission to get more young people talking about politics. On his TikTok page (@jmccarron), Joe breaks down current political issues with a mix of honesty and humour, hoping to make them feel more relatable. When we sat down to chat, he explained how […]