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Go Green in Newcastle

June 23, 2010
Go Green in Newcastle

Global Action Plan is a not-for-profit environmental charity who run a number of free events to start their EcoTeams programme.  The EcoTeams event is free and open to all. Its purpose: to train individuals to then go on and help instruct and guide community groups and others to reduce their environmental impact in a fun, [...]

Grace House Midnight Walk

June 17, 2010
Grace House Midnight Walk

    On 17th June Breakfast Show caught up with Grace House about there next event the midnight walk on saturday 19th June. Below is the interview in plus more information about the event. Ladies, get your friends, family and colleagues together for a Saturday night out with a difference, where that ‘morning after the night before’ feeling [...]

Jack Will Climb the Beanstalk!

May 24, 2010
Jack Will Climb the Beanstalk!

Many Wearsiders were left disappointed after the Sunderland Empire pulled the plug on its popular Christmas pantomime Sleeping Beauty recently. But never fear panto lovers, you can still get your fix of festive fun at The Royalty Theatre this December.

The Community Room

May 18, 2010

Sunderland’s Mayor Dennis Richardson opened his last building in Sunderland before he retires. The community room opened today in Hylton Castle Primary School, in order to providing a space for the surrounding area to take part in social clubs and community projects. Dennis Richardson expressed how it felt to be his last chance to open a project. Click [...]

One Week On…

May 18, 2010

One week on from the formation of the New Coalition Government, we thought we’d get the first impressions from the Lib Dem leader for Sunderland Central, Paul Dixon. Lib Dem int first impressions Also in Sunderland Politics the Conservative leader for Central, Lee Martin, has left his post in the last few days.

Parking Tickets

May 18, 2010
Parking Tickets

When you get a parking ticket – do you pay up or dispute the fine? Parking campaigner thinks many motorists are being given unlawful tickets in controlled parking zones by their local councils. Neil Herron from Sunderland has discovered a technicality about where they place their lines and signs. However, today he will go to the [...]

International Day Against Homophobia

May 17, 2010
International Day Against Homophobia

Sunderland’s commitment to promoting social inclusion and diversity saw civic support for International Day Against Homophobia today. People gathered outside The gateway at city campus on Chester Road for photos and to speak with the press before making their way to the Sunderland Civic Centre to raise a rainbow flag as part of activities being [...]

2 Day ban for Sunderland Troublemakers

May 17, 2010
2 Day ban for Sunderland Troublemakers

Trouble-makers in Sunderland could be barred from certain streets by Police for up to 48 hours. The news comes as the Neighbourhood Policing Team which covers Hendon make tackling anti-social behaviour a priority after members of the community raised concerns about an increase in disorder on the street. Direction to leave notices are already been [...]

What Sunderland Votes?

May 4, 2010
What Sunderland Votes?

North East and Sunderland as industrial areas has maintained support for the Labour Party. This seat created by the areas of the Sunderland South and West and supporters from all over the area of Central Sunderland including suburbs of Ryhope, Fullwell,Southwick, Hendon and Roker. Historically Sunderland’s economy was based on coal mining and ship-building industries but [...]

Did Newcastle have talent?

May 4, 2010
Did Newcastle have talent?

This Saturdays Britain’s Got Talent programme featured the first time they have ever had auditions from Newcastle and there was little to shout about. One of the most popular acts, especially amongst the younger female audience, was Connected, a boy band with the average age of 14. The bands name came about through their family connections, with a [...]

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