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Royal Opera House performance streamed live to Sunderland’s Empire Cinema

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:07:21 GMT

A CLASSIC opera is on song for a Wearside screening.

‘Why I gave up meat’ – Frankie & The Heartstrings frontman Frankie Francis on going ‘vegequarian’

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:59:19 GMT

It’s National Vegetarian Week and the perfect opportunity for all you meat eaters to give it a go. Cara Houchen speaks to Frankie & the Heartstrings frontman Frankie Francis about why he gave the burgers the boot plus we bring you some easy recipes to try.

Couch Potato on Eurovision, the Baftas and Bruce Forsyth

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:12:15 GMT

OUR web columnist takes a wry look at the week’s TV:

May blossom be with you!

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:53:56 GMT

YOU get the feeling nature’s trying to rush through spring to catch up – a bit like a late traveller jettisoning baggage to catch a train.

Right royal mix-up

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:47:38 GMT

“A ROSE by any other name would smell as sweet,” Shakespeare said. Is it the same with tulips?

Book winners

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:35:30 GMT

CONGRATULATIONs to the six winners of the new Indoor Plant & Flower Expert book competition.

Chelsea’s anniversary celebration

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:24:51 GMT

NEXT week, the 100th Royal Horticultural Society’s Chelsea Flower Show opens in London and it’s my first visit.

REVIEW: Murder, Marple and Me, Customs House, South Shields

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:47:52 GMT

THREE national treasures, a trio of top talent, two dames and one hour of engaging entertainment.

Sunderland museums and arts centres lose out as donations head to London

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:38:45 GMT

CULTURAL attractions in Sunderland are feeling the pinch as donations continue to be directed towards London.

One Direction gig ‘worth millions of pounds’ to Sunderland

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:33:32 GMT

WEARSIDE has been reacting to the news that the biggest boy band in the world are set to wow Sunderland.

ROAD TEST: Volkswagen Passat Alltrack

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:40:56 GMT

Steve Sharpe drives the Volkswagen Passat Alltrack 2-litre BlueMotion

New deals in the pipeline for Sunderland’s Bridges shopping centre

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:27:07 GMT

SHOPPERS in Sunderland can expect a boost to what the city has to offer.

Where you can see Bafta-winner Grayson Perry’s Sunderland-inspired work

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:56:20 GMT

DETAILS of a Bafta-winning artist’s Sunderland-inspired work have finally been revealed.

Concern over Sunderland library closure plans

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:53:57 GMT

LIBRARY users could be struggling to make their opinions heard as councillors plan sweeping reforms.

REVIEW: The Specials, O2 Academy

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:35:17 GMT

RAISING social consciousness or having a good nostalgic knees-up?

Are you taking part? Sunderland launches Big Bike Ride 2013

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:48:20 GMT

HUNDREDS of Wearsiders will be digging out their cycling shorts and unlocking their bikes after the third annual Big Bike Ride was launched yesterday.

VIDEO: Unique aeroplane hoisted to new home at Sunderland museum

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:26:25 GMT

IT WAS up, up and away for a unique old aeroplane.

‘You can’t live a lie and spend your life feeling sad’ – transgender modelling competition finalist tells all

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:36:21 GMT

She took our Face Of 2013 competition by storm as the first transgender contestant to make it to the final.

Wearside-filmed series The Paradise hits US screens

Sun, 12 May 2013 22:58:56 GMT

FROM the Lambton Estate to LA – costume drama The Paradise will hit U.S. screens after the show was picked up by one of its networks.

Kaiser Chiefs could be first to play at Frankie & The Heartstrings’ pop-up Sunderland music shop

Sun, 12 May 2013 22:25:05 GMT

FRANKIE & The Heartstrings will fly the flag for Sunderland’s creativity by transforming a derelict space into a pop-up shop.