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Bob Heron's recollections of picketing during the 1984/1985 Miners Strike.

‘Blood was pouring from my leg’: Ex-Wearside miner’s Orgreave memory

Gladiators has been a big hit on the BBC and fans can see their heroes live in November and December

Half-price Gladiators tickets for show little boy calls 'best ever’

Mariah Carey is bringing her magical pre-Christmas show to the UK

Last tickets to see Mariah Carey’s pre-Christmas UK shows

Britain's only floating artwork took to the water on the River Wear in September 1999.
Ambit was believed to be one of the largest pieces of water borne art in the world.

The 22-tonne attraction which was launched in Sunderland in 1999

Restaurant turns up the heat with national award recognition

Northerners find hoovering and decluttering to be some of the most satisfying tasks

The top Northern cities with the most houseproud residents revealed

Brenden and David Carr wear the latest FINK garments. Photo credit Charlotte Beeckmans, The Bigger Picture Agency.

Father and son tee up ambitious future with golf clothing brand

Isaac O’Connor and Jack Elliot cycled from Old Trafford, in Manchester, to the Stadium of Light, in Sunderland, to raise money for the Bradley Lowery Foundation.

12-year-old Sunderland fans complete 160-mile charity cycle

The Arena Games team.

Everyday athletes to take centre stage as groundbreaking Arena Games

Neil Evans has been appointed as ProofID's chief AI officer

Ad Feature ProofID appoints Neil Evans as Chief AI Officer

Jill Scott begins her challenge

All your key vantage points and times to cheer on Jill Scott

Michelle Fletcher has met Gary Barlow, Mark Owen and Howard Donald a number of times over the years.

Take That superfan prepares to see Circus tour five times

A warming cuppa for these show goes at the Hacienda Classical event.

When Sunderland celebrated the famous Hacienda nightclub 10 years ago

The programme follows Donal MacIntyre as he casts a microscopic lens over real cases from across the UK

Ad Feature Donal MacIntyre’s UK Killer Evidence returns to TRUE CRIME next week

'I'm a bee expert - tips to turn your garden into a buzzing sanctuary'

The Pussycat Dolls are reuniting and going on a world tour in 2026, including nine UK dates, and tickets are now on sale.

The Pussycat Dolls Tour 2026: Get your tickets on Ticketmaster now
The Pussycat Dolls are reuniting and performing in nine UK cities as part of a 2026 world tour - here’s how to get tickets to all shows, including Liverpool, Manchester and London.
Rochelle Barrand

The National Audit Office has published a report on Northern Powerhouse Rail (image credit: Pixabay)

Government urged to ensure Northern Powerhouse Rail aligns with growth

Hashem Abedi was a prisoner in HMP Frankland at the time of the alleged attack.

Extremists kept in US- style prison units after alleged Durham attack

The Play For All collection includes nine inclusive play towers, five sensory-focused items, and 35 additional components.

Ad Feature Creative Play launches inclusive playground range

Everything you need to know about Northern Powerhouse Rail

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness on the currently disused Leamside Line.

Leamside line reopening moves closer after huge investment confirmed

Fancy watching Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live?

I watched Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live - here's why you should too!

TransPennine Express timetable changes - everything you need to know

Tommy Fury addresses viral Great North Run clip & Ricky Hatton's death as documentary returns

Tommy Fury addresses viral GNR clip & Ricky Hatton's death in doc

The supermarket has revealed the popular products shoppers checked-out across 10 UK cities.

Lidl unveils ‘Lidl Wrapped’ - festive paper inspired by top buys

Vera Prest and Iris Boys celebrate turning 100.

Meet the 100-year-old twins believed to be second oldest in country

All North East dates Gary Mounfield was due to appear at during tour
Gary Mounfield was scheduled to appear at a series of UK dates in 2026.
Jason Button

Creamfields have announced they're launching a new record label to champion a new generation of electronic artists.

Creamfields launches new record label, Creamfields Recordings

Transpennine Express is set to start a new Schedule covering northern England from next month.

Transpennine Express announces schedule changes for December

'Once-in-a-generation' - Overhaul of how passengers buy train tickets

Nearly four in 10 have visited a restaurant because it had blown up on social media.

The top 20 trending food spots in the UK have been named

Beau Left Travis Right

Sunderland boxers Travis Waters and Beau Smith in local show victories

Sunderland residents rank ninth for vitamin D deficiency risk in the UK

Sunderland residents rank ninth for vitamin D deficiency risk in the UK

Sunderland ranks number two in UK’s top cities for flat investment

Sunderland among UK’s top cities for flat investment

Sunderland fans made the trip to Old Trafford in droves as the Black Cats lost 2-0 to Manchester United in the Premier League. Photo by Chris Fryatt.

47 amazing photos of vocal Sunderland fans at Old Trafford

7even

Madchester icon coming to Sunderland's 7even to play a DJ set

Armed police officers at the scene near the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue in Crumpsall, Manchester. Credit: PA

Sunderland and South Tyneside MPs react to horrific Manchester attack

London topped the list for business growth in the UK

The top cities for business growth in the UK, according to study

Hashem Abedi was a prisoner in HMP Frankland at the time of the alleged attack.

Bomber in court charged with attempted murder of Durham jail officers

LS Lowry pictured in Sunderland in 1960.

Artistic genius LS Lowry pictured in an iconic photo from 60 years ago

Ricky Hatton seen singing Oasis in Tenerife just 2 weeks before death

Sunderland MP Bridget Phillipson and Manchester MP Lucy Powell are set to battle it out to be deputy leader of the Labour Party.

Bridget Phillipson and Lucy Powell in battle to be deputy leader

Newcastle International Airport. Picture by NCJ Media.

Newcastle Airport ranked as one of UK's best by nationwide study

The gold standard is fresh, flexible, local and seasonal offerings

Ad Feature Here's how to provide the best corporate catering service in 2025

Jamie Webster.

Jamie Webster announces 2025 UK tour - how to get tickets

Children’s wonders of the world revealed for the first time

Kendal Calling celebrated 20 years in the fields with a 40,000 strong crowd -Kaiser Chief

23 epic pictures of Kendal Calling as festival celebrates 20 years

James Loveridge snr (left) and James Loveridge jnr

Travelling burglars ransacked homes across UK to steal "Asian gold"

The move creates a new force in the North West’s marketing scene

Ad Feature Leading UK digital agency secures acquisition - with promising growth

Sunderland named in top 10 UK cities with the quickest home sales

Sunderland named in top 10 UK cities with the quickest home sales, according to ...

Oasis last performed in Edinburgh in 2009

Brand new live Oasis track released ahead of opening Wembley show

Upper Austria

Review: Why Upper Austria has it all - visit before everyone else does

Gallaghairs' opens in the Manchester Picadilly Premier Inn to give guests a free Oasis style haircut

Oasis fans flock to 'Gallaghairs' pop-up barber to get iconic haircut

Deliveroo launches ‘commemorootive’ forks for Oasis fans to (Definitely Maybe) keep milk fresh.

Deliveroo launches ‘commemorootive’ forks for Oasis fans

Close up of human hand

Sunderland sees £90K SME funding boost, surpassing Newcastle

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