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  • Northern Lights: Friends mistake Premier Inn for Aurora Borealis in hilarious video

    A hilarious TikTok video shows how two friends mistakenly believed purple light coming from a Premier Inn was the Northern Lights. Karim Akhtar, 22, and Sully Laurent, 21, were walking home from a night out in Norwich on May 10 when they saw the purple light in the sky. The two friends were impressed thinking they had spotted the aurora borealis, however the light turned out to be coming from a Premier Inn on Duke Street. The pair visited Iceland in January hoping to see the Northern Lights and...

  • Callum Styles' Sunderland transfer situation and next steps explained with key decision still to be made

    Though the search for a new head coach remains ongoing, Sunderland's preparations for next season are very much underway. Recruitment meetings have stepped up behind the scenes at the Academy of Light since the end of the campaign, while the club's retained list was released on Friday. That list confirmed that Callum Styles' future at the club remains unresolved - so what's the situation and what happens next? Here's what you need to know Sunderland initially agreed a deal with Barnsley to loan...

  • Nine memories from a night out at the cinema in Sunderland in 1954, featuring the Regent, Ritz and Royal

    Cinemascope, stereophonic sound, technicolor. It was all going on at Sunderland’s cinemas in the 1950s as these Echo reminders show. What a time it was to be a movie lover. You could watch James Stewart at the Villiers, Marilyn Monroe at the Palace or Jack Hawkins at the Marina. So grab your tickets and settle down for a day at the movies - 1954 style.

  • North East innovators unveil software poised to revolutionise women's health

    WOMEN could be assessed for osteoporosis during routine mammogram appointments in a groundbreaking move poised to transform the landscape of women's health screening. Revolutionary imaging software that can detect signs of brittle bone disease has been integrated into a new, state-of-the-art diagnostic mammography system, Cybele, which was unveiled at the recent European Congress of Radiology (ECR). Recognised for its ‘Greatest Potential Benefit to the NHS’, the innovative technology would allow...

  • The Cinnamon Trust

    The Cinnamon Trust is the national pet care charity for the over 65's and terminally ill of any age, our aim is to keep owners and their much needed, much loved furry companions together by recruiting animal loving volunteers who will offer support to enable them to do so. We are looking for additional dog walking volunteers to support an owner living in Sunderland and their adorable miniature Schnauzer who would love an additional walking companion. If you are interested in becoming a Cinnamon...

  • and warned her 'next time it will be your neck'

    A man who warned his partner "next time it will be your neck" after he slashed her leg with a stanley knife has been put behind bars and told he is a danger to the public. Lee Richardson, who was out on licence from an eight-and-a-half year jail term for violence, had been seen arguing with the victim in his garden last August, while they were both holding knives. Newcastle Crown Court heard the woman was seen by neighbours to run off, while wearing no shoes, with blood dripping down her...

  • Horrible Histories creator Terry Deary to appear at Sunderland history fair

    The 'biggest history fair in the North' takes place in Sunderland this weekend. It will be at Bede Tower, the Bethany Church on Burdon Road on Saturday, May 18 from 10am and will be opened by local novelist Glenda Young. Fellow local author Terry Deary has also agreed to come along and chat about his Horrible Histories books at 1pm. There will be a Q and A session after, followed by a book signing. Booking is essential for this as space is limited. On display will be over 70 stalls and...

  • When Sunderland was a town of winners in 1989

    Sunderland - a town of winners. It certainly was in 1989 when Wearsiders won all sorts of competitions. John Kirtley, of Washington, was the winner of the competition to name the new Sunderland ferry, which was run by the Echo and the Arts Development Agency. After the launch, the ferry will be used to run regular sight-seeing trips around the harbour. John called it The Little Waster after the nickname of comedian Bobby Thompson, who died a year earlier. The passenger ferry was officially...

  • When Sunderland hero Jimmy Montgomery shared his celebration cake with children in hospital

    He was the legend who wrote himself into Wearside folklore in the 1973 FA Cup Final. But Jimmy Montgomery was just as much of a hero to the children of Sunderland, especially in 1974. It was the year of Monty’s testimonial when Sunderland would take on Newcastle at Roker Park. But there was another honour for Monty and it came in the form of a cake. Alun Lee Davies, head patissier at the Seaburn Hotel, was the expert who was tasked with making it in time for Jimmy’s testimonial. He came up with...

  • How Sunderland nights out looked in 1971, from the light show at Tiffany's to the Cup Final at La Strada

    The Sunderland nightclub scene was alive and doing well in 1971. But how many of these great venues bring back memories for you? And there was extra reason to get along to Annabels in 1971 where the first 50 members were admitted free before 10pm. But if Annabels wasnt your scene, how about the go-go contest at Manhattan? There was an optic innovation light show at Tiffanys and for the football fans among you, you could watch the European Cup Final at La Strada in Fawcett Street. There was...

  • Beamish Museum wins national award celebrating the 'greatest visitor experience'

    Award winning Beamish Museum has won another accolade after being crowned with the title of national Visitor Welcome Award at the Museums and Heritage Awards 2024. The Living Museum of the North beat off competition from venues around the country to be named winner of the prestigious award. The Visitor Welcome Award celebrates “the greatest visitor experience and the most welcoming atmosphere”. Rhiannon Hiles, Beamish Museum’s Chief Executive, said: “We’re absolutely delighted to have won this...

  • Vitesy introduces the only natural and sustainable air purifier in the market today, Natede Smart

    As most spend an average 90% of time indoors, it is critical that the multitude of negative effects air pollution can cause are addressed such as allergies, asthma, poor sleep, skin irritation, coughs, runny noses, and itchy eyes as well as more long-term, harmful impacts on an individual’s health and well-being. Vitesy has come up with a solution that solves this problem, but with style. Natede Smart is a beautiful accessory designed to complement any modern interior, but its simple design is...