Katy Wheeler
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Sunderland Echo & NE Press Lifestyle Editor. Views expressed are my own, unless they offend you. In which case they are someone else's. Insta: @katyjourno
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📸 For fewer words, but more scenery shots, pink slices and lifestyle content you can follow me on Instagram:
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@SunderlandEcho
account here:
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So this is huge for Sunderland! 🎥👏
Plans have been submitted to transform Pallion Shipyard into major film studios housing the world’s largest covered ‘water studio’, creating 1000+ jobs and bringing major names to the city
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Been working from Grand Hotel in Seaburn today as a break from WFH. For £9.95 you get your own table next to a plug, unlimited tea / coffee, lunch with a side of sea views, free WiFi and car parking
Not an ad or owt, I’ve paid my tenner, just thought it was a good deal to share
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Shout out to
@GreggsOfficial
who were handing out free coffees and sarnies to firefighters and media this morning at the scene of the huge Blandford Street fire in Sunderland.
As if I couldn't love you any more.
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Still the undisputed best shop name in Sunderland, if not the world.
Will always hold a special place in my heart for Shiney New Appliances in Shiney Row, however
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The image of 2nd Lt Hugh Carr from Houghton has been etched in the sand at Roker Beach for
#pagesofthesea
. The 25-year-old died in the Great War when a German shell exploded in a trench in Ypres
#ArmisticeCentenary
#Armistice2018
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When you’re out and about enjoying your bonfires tonight, please spare a thought for those of us who are misfortunate enough to share our name with a firework.
Kind Regards,
Katherine Wheeler
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A brief list of Mackemisms I love:
*Mataland
*Funderal
*Asdas
*School redchester
*Expresso Martini
*Kerry, rice and chips
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South Shields teenager becomes Instagram sensation after being bullied for his love of books.
My favourite story of the day, if not the year. A happy ending befitting of one of Cal’s beloved books. Keep reading, Cal!
@EllisLandreth1
#calsbookaccount
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Lights, camera, action for Sunderland's high-end film and TV studios after funding is granted in The Budget through a trailblazing devolution deal
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What a showcase for Sunderland! Great atmosphere down at the World Triathlon Championships. 🏊♀️🚴♀️🏃♂️
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The
@rafredarrows
have been on point
@SunAirshow
. They even did a blue heart for
@Bradleysfight
💙
#SunAirshow
#redarrows
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A gentle reminder I like to put out at this time of year: when you’re looking to the skies tonight admiring the fireworks, spare a thought for those misfortunate enough to share their name with a firework.
Kind Regards,
Katherine Wheeler
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📣 Huge news
In what’s been hailed as the most significant development news to come out of the region in decades,
@Fulwell73
has announced they’ve teamed up with Cain International to bring one of Europe’s largest filmmaking studios to the city
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Been for the first look around the new £6million Seaburn Inn this morning. Spectacular views and, as a born and bred Mackem, it’s fantastic to see so much investment in our seafront.
SR6 very much becoming the place to be 😎
@Inn_Collection
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Sun’Lun 🧡
Sorry Roker Pier, but the Northern Spire is fast becoming my favourite local landmark. It’s right next to our offices
@northeastbic
, too.
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The most perfect song for the opening night
@FireStationSun
. It’s a venue that does indeed make you proud. Massive well done to everyone involved in this landmark moment for the city’s cultural landscape
@PMCallaghan
@TheLakePoets
@SundCulture
@TheMACTrust
@Fulwell73
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Yeah, Bonfire Night is fun
But spare a thought for those unfortunate enough to share their name with a firework
Rgds,
Katherine Wheeler
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After knowing Dave for more than 10 years, this is never a piece I wanted to have to be writing.
Speaking to me in 2018 about
@poprecsltd
he said “when you leave your flag in the sand this is the level of legacy I want my son to see.”
RIP, mate
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Plans to build one of the largest TV and filmmaking studios in Europe on the banks of the Wear have taken a step forward
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Just had a sneak preview of Sunderland ‘Til I Die ahead of its Netflix debut next month.
Nee spoilers like, but the people come across class. Proud Mackem alert ⚪️🔴
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Tomorrow’s front page (sorry it’s not a cheesier photo, Dave. Know how fond he was of an Echo point or arms folded in anger pic)
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So SR6 just upped its game 💙😎
More to follow from my first look around
@stackseaburn
. We’ll also be running a live blog
@SunderlandEcho
from tonight’s opening night
@SunderlandUK
#nefollowers
@visitneengland
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Made myself a drinking corner in my new dining room and I can’t think of a better use of my spare time in Tier 4 to be fair.
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This lil’ fella was spotted chilling on the seafront this morning by one of our readers. Follow our Instagram
@sunderlandecho
for more extreme scenes of cuteness.
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Just brought these in for the office. And the award for Colleague Of The Year goes to....
(If you’re Southern you wouldn’t understand, soz)
#pinkslice
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Plenty of people will be glad to see the back of the Civic when it’s demolished, but I’ve always been a fan of its ‘70s Brutalism.
Appreciate the need for it to go, but I’ll miss those hexagons
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After years of lying derelict, the majestic Hylton Castle will open its doors to the public this Autumn.
As £4.2m renovation works funded by
@HeritageFundNE
&
@SunderlandUK
draw to a close, I find out about the new chapter for this 14th century landmark
#NEfollowers
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I’ve always loved where I live, but don’t think I’ve ever appreciated Sunderland more than I have in Lockdown.
Dodged the beach crowds with a meander up river today after a takeaway lunch from Cole. It’s a bold statement but I’m calling this Bodega as Sun’Lun’s Top Sarnie 😳
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Tunnel Vision 💚
Went 40ft below the Tyne today to check out the Pedestrian & Cyclist Tyne Tunnel which reopened in all its 1950s glory last month.
@yrtunnelvision
@TT2Limited
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Ever wondered what people on your Facebook would look like with an ageing filter on their face?
No, me neither.
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Great news that
@INDEPENDENT_SR1
, a cornerstone of Sunderland’s music scene, has been awarded money from the Government’s
#CultureRecoveryFund
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More on the
#CynthiaErivo
Sunderland comments which, rightly so, sparked outrage. Such a tired old trope to trot out and one which, ironically, came on the day there was a surge of support for the huge film & TV studios in the city
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More from inside Keel Tavern as it gears up to open its doors from 12pm tomorrow. Full story here:
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Been on site at STACK Seaburn today and here’s a sneak peek of the view from one of the bars😍
There’s been some scepticism about this development, but it’s coming together brilliantly and looks set to help revitalise Seaburn. And this is only phase 1. Phase 2 starts next year.
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Sunderland’s singing nuns from St Anthony’s convent in fine voice again for tonight’s
#ClapforCarers
. Not only have the sisters been on the Kensington Palace social media pages, they’ve gone global this week after appearing on CNN in America 💙🌈👏
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Thank you for all the magical shots of
Sunderland
@Dean_Matthews_
, you’ve left an incredible legacy of work 📸
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The pin point precision of
@rafredarrows
as they perform their mighty manoeuvres over the skies above Seaburn for the 30th
@SunAirshow
at 700mph.
#RedArrows
#SunAirShow
#SunderlandAirshow
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Either I’ve found the Holy Grail or someone in Morrisons Doxy Park has set a very clever boobytrap
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Inside The Tram Shelter as it gears up to open on December 1. Tables will be going inside and out in the coming days, with much done to honour the Seaburn site’s heritage, including repurposing the old panels and ironwork from the shelter.
More here:
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The portrait of fallen soldier Hugh Carr from Wearside has now washed away with the tide in a poignant act of remembrance on Roker Beach to honour those who never returned to home shores
#pagesbythesea
#armistice100
#remembranceday
#lestweforget
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Great craic from
@thescript
ahead of
@Pink
’s arrival on stage at the Stadium of Light
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Even Penshaw Monument is getting in on the Premier League celebrations.
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Penshaw Monument lighting up the night sky in the colours of the Belgian flag to show solidarity with Brussels. 🇧🇪
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Epic levels of shellsuit
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So chuffed to be able to write this piece for Carla and
@TomyCuth
today. After losing their son, Pte Nathan Cuthbertson, who was killed in action, they took an unimaginable tragedy and turned it into a force for good for their home city.
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Having a last look around the Grand Electric Cinema in Ryhope before it’s moved brick by brick to
@Beamish_Museum
to become a landmark in its new 1950s town
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Bosses don’t come much better than John Hays. I know so many people who’ve worked for Hays Travel over the years who had nothing but praise for him and the caring company he and Irene built.
He did so much for the region and will be so missed
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Director Danny Boyle will lead a national act of remembrance on November 11 in which Roker Beach will play a starring role.
The
#PagesOfTheSea
project will see the faces of the fallen etched in the sand at Roker
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The major film & TV studios planned for Pallion have taken a step closer with the launch of public consultation.
Here’s how you can have your say:
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Fantastic atmosphere down the town. Great to see it so buzzing and alive. Our visitor offering is so much better these days and it’s really coming into its own for these events
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I rarely read comments on Facebook and wouldn’t even have an account if I didn’t have to for work, but it really baffles me how people don’t want investment in their city, like eh?!
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One of the many, many benefits of Crown Works Studios will be the boost it will provide to retaining local talent. And
@sunderlanduni
is already readying a potential workforce
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Asda Grangetown keeping it real with their Bairn sign. Imagine a saveloy dip aisle though 😍
#daretodream
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So looking forward to seeing this project take shape (and propping up the bar when it’s open) on a corner that’s been crying out for development.
@vauxbrewery
has done a cracking job at the taproom and I’m sure this will follow suit
@MrGeorgeClarke
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Forecast for London this weekend: heavy chance of Mackem on Saturday and Sunday followed by a beer drought on Monday.
#WontBeHomeForTea
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Sunderland has welcomed a wave of new restaurants of late, but one of its longest-running is still going strong. Set up by one of the founding fathers of Sunderland's Bangladeshi community, Moti Raj is gearing up to celebrate 50 years in the city.
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Mackems are being urged to get behind a petition urging the Government to support plans for the game-changing Crown Works Studios on the banks of the Wear
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See inside the new Sunderland venture offering takeout craft ale, organic wine, hand-rolled doughnuts and artisan coffee, ahead of its opening tomorrow ☕️🍩🍻
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I meet the Italian twins who are living La Dolce Vita after moving from Rome to Sunderland to chase their dreams of playing for
#SAFC
after falling in love with the passion and pride of the club on
@Fulwell73
’s Sunderland ‘Til I Die on
@NetflixUK
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Fancy a pint with some of the best views in the city?
A sneak peek of the new Tin of Sardines in Roker, one of many forgotten buildings being brought to life along the coast.
Very much plan on spending my summer sampling them all 🙌
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The lush
@TheLakePoets
and
#Sunderlandtilidie
anthem, Shipyards, at today’s Sun’Lun Calling, which is a celebration of Mackem music
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Can’t wait to see this vision come to life.
It will be one of the only statues in the area which honours women and recognition of their efforts in keeping the shipyards going during the war is long overdue.
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The national news’ pronunciation of ‘Barrnarrrd’ Castle is bugging me way more than it should at this time.
It’s almost as bad as their pronunciation of Houghton on election night. *Almost*
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Fans breaking into the "One Bradley Lowery" chant at tonight's match to honour the 5-year-old's cancer battle
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“Words fail me, but on a day like today it makes me feel proud to be from Sunderland” - the poignant words of POW survivor Len Gibson, 98, who joined thousands of Wearsiders at
#Pagesofthesea
#lestweforget
#ArmisticeDay100
#Remembranceday
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“It’s everything we envisaged - and more. It’s so disappointing Dave didn’t get to see it open, he was so close. But we think he’d be proud”
It’s been a long, difficult road for
@poprecsltd
but the new site is finally open - and it’s class 🖤
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“He’s in the fabric of the place. He’s in our thoughts every day when we open the building”
The directors of
@poprecsltd
collect a posthumous Ambassador for Sunderland award in honour of Dave Harper
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Sad news to report today: one of Sunderland’s best-named shops, Amy’s Winehouse, is re-branding as Amy’s Discount Store 🤷🏻♀️
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It’s at this time of year I like to remind people to spare a thought for those who are unfortunate enough to share their name with a firework. Katherine Wheels aren’t just for
#BonfireNight
, they’re for life.
Kind Regards,
Katherine Wheeler
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Anyone else get scared their mum and dad will catch them watching
#EuroTrash
?
Sorry, thought it was 1995 again for a minute there.
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So chuffed that
@SundMuseum
have won this gold award at the North East Tourism Awards.
Not only has it given me the chance to see works by Da Vinci and Grayson Perry in my home city, it’s also home to the legend that is Wallace the Lion
@SundCulture
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With traditional big chain retailers moving increasingly online, experience-led leisure like this is key to the city centre. A great use of the old Crowtree site, too.
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Never noticed assumptions on my relationship status until I bought a house: the faces when I correct “Mrs” to “Ms”, being asked if “my husband is there to do measurements” when I get quotes.
I honestly hadn’t realised only married women could buy homes / use a tape measure 🤷🏻♀️
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The final hurdle for the Crown Works Studios was cleared today.
Can’t wait to see this transformational development take its place in the city skyline
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Our snapper managed to get some great shots of the mighty
@RAFTyphoonTeam
as it roared over Seaburn for tonight's
@SunAirshow
launch
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Got one of those blue ticks today. That’ll show all those people who’ve tried to impersonate me*
*Literally no one has ever tried to impersonate me
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I write about this tragedy every year and it never gets any less harrowing.
140 years ago, 183 Sunderland children were crushed to death in a stampede which shocked the world.
The devastating incident led to safety measures still in place today
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Tidal surge in Seaburn. If you don’t need to be here don’t come down! I can barely stand up, it’s throwing up rocks from the seafront and I’m soaked from head to toe
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The stage is set 🔥 Back
@FireStationSun
for opening night - and it’s looking incredible.
I remember having a tour around the old Fire Station, dodging dead pigeons, with
@PMCallaghan
in 2012.
Feeling very proud we have a venue of this calibre in Sunderland 🙌
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A nice morning catching up with the team
@poprecsltd
about how they’re carrying on Dave Harper’s legacy
I remember visiting these buildings when they were just a shell in 2018. It’s incredible, and a real credit to Dave, to see what’s been achieved
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He's the one you wanted!
I speak to former The Wanted star
@TomParker
about becoming a T-Bird in
@greasemusical
😎
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“This one’s for you, Dave”
A much-deserved Social Enterprise Award for
@poprecsltd
@northeastbic
#EchoPortfolio
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You're twistin' my melon man 🍉
Happy Mondays closing the show. See our website tomorrow for more
@sunnisidelive
highlights and pictures
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Entertainment in Sunderland just reached new heights!
Seeing the amazingly brave artists from
@cirquebijou
climb to the top of the Wearmouth Bridge on a tight rope, using only a balance pole and their nerves of steel, is something I’ll never forget
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Ready for a new bar, SR6? Work is forging ahead on the conversion of the old shelter in Roker - and we can reveal the name which is a great nod to the past 🐘🍺
@vauxbrewery
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Got my bro a front page of
@SunderlandEcho
from the day he was born, April 30, 1986, and it was *some* news day
Nuclear disaster ✔️
Jimmy Tarbuck flogging microwaves from Joplings ✔️
Man’s tongue bitten by piranha ✔️
Explainer on what revolutionary “fourbee-for” cars are ✔️
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#PenshawMonument
casting a rainbow in the night sky to show solidarity with
#OrlandoShooting
victims 💜💙💚💛❤️
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A regular contributor to the Echo Instagram, Dean had a great eye and a real passion for showcasing the city in all its glory
We are extremely saddened to learn of the passing of Dean Matthews. A regular
@StadiumOfLight
and an exceptional photographer, Dean always captured our club and our city at its very best.
Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time. Rest in peace, Dean ❤️🤍
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As a born and bred Mackem I’m crossing every digit possible for tonight’s
#cityofculture2021
announcement. 🤞🏻 Even if we don’t win,* the momentum and pride in the city built by the bid itself will leave its mark.
*That said, smash it Sun’Lun 👊🏻
#Sunderland2021
What are we making now? We are making a noise!
Have you seen our official
#Sunderland2021
film yet? Get watching and sharing
@DCMS
#CityofCulture2021
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The new
@HaysTravel
headquarters in Keel Square looking splendid on the national news tonight.
Great to see such a positive story coming out of the city, which helps former
#ThomasCook
employees (and holidaymakers) around the country.
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Will happily be drop-kicking 2020 out of the door at midnight. But forever grateful for my health, that of my friends & family and for my new home which has become my sanctuary from the madness. Stay safe everyone, go canny, don’t be a knacker, and look out for each other.
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A new craft beer festival is heading to Sunderland celebrating independent UK breweries.
It's being brought to the city by
@vauxbrewery
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