The Choir of Man hits the Empire Stage for a one-week engagement as part of their first UK tour. In a celebration of community, friendship and the power of a good drink with those you love, whether it ...

Celebrating 10 years since its debut on Broadway, Sara Bareilles’ Waitress is touring the UK with Durham-born Emma Lucia ...

A YouGov survey showed that the frequency of people attending theatre regularly has declined over recent years. Another on showed that the reason for that is closely linked to the cost of living ...

When I arrived in Sunderland from Cameroon, I expected the hardest part of studying abroad would be the cold weather or distance from home. Instead, the biggest challenge was something I had never ...

Now that AI is leaking rapidly into the digital entertainment sector, we dive in to answer the question on every gamer’s mind. Will AI revolutionise the gaming and content creation industry, or cause ...

Seaham Town Council have awarded £2,000 to TFT MMA as a good will gesture, recognising the work and contribution to the community. TFT MMA are a well-known gym in the North East area, providing some ...

In the 1980s/90s football fanzines were common place at football grounds with 1,816 having been produced at some point. Now the 75 that are left continuing the tradition are facing an uncertain future ...

From matchdays at the Stadium of Light to the rhythms of everyday life, Sunderland AFC is more than just a football club – it’s the beating heart of the city. Most cities in England have a football ...

Since Luke Littler’s dominance as a 16-year-old at the World Darts Championship, the sport has blown up worldwide. Sarah Leaver takes a look at the impact the teenager has had on local darts in the ...

Seaham Town Council have awarded £2,000 to TFT MMA as a good will gesture, recognising the work and contribution to the community. TFT MMA are a well-known gym in the North East area, providing some ...

BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2026 is heading to Sunderland this May, located at Herrington Country Park spanning over three days from Friday 22 to Sunday 24. Previously, we gave our predictions but now ...