The West End and Broadway hit, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is set to hypnotise audiences at the Sunderland Empire from June 5 ...

Matilda the Musical returns to the Sunderland Empire Theatre Stage for a three-week engagement, bringing us a heartfelt story of imagination and finding where and with whom you belong. All wrapped in ...

Hearts have been a revelation so far this season and there is a real chance that they could be the first team in over 40 years to break the Old Firm’s grip on the Scottish Premiership. The last team ...

There are many facts that can be told about iconic landmarks, but none of them can make you experience the true emotion these places hold like a poem can. Here are a selection of poems that keep the ...

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 ...

Sea Change, based in South Shields and employing neurodiverse adults, has opened its second location at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens. It offers a wide range of food options, including vegan, ...

The 2025 Manchester Marathon saw over 36,000 runners tackle the 26.2-mile route from Old Trafford through Stretford and Altrincham, finishing in Manchester city centre. Seamus Solan was there for ...

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 ...

Preparatory works have now begun for the development of the new Crown Works Studios on the banks of the River Wear. The plans were initially granted approval back in May 2024, with Sunderland City ...

Teesside Airport is set to open up more flights to Alicante, Spain, running from March until October next year. During this period four Ryanair flights to the destination will depart rather than the ...

Rollie rides solo this week but never fear he brings with him his invisible backpack to unpack. He also weighs in on famous men saying and doing inappropriate things as well as a one off return of ...

The Stages festival kicks off this weekend in Sunderland, featuring electronic music, visual art and immersive experiences. Stages on the Square – the main event at Keel Square – begins on Saturday 27 ...