Chesterfield volunteers have explored a 240-year-old canal tunnel which has been abandoned since it collapsed more than a century ago.
Members of Chesterfield Canal Trust were given the opportunity to help carry out a ten-yearly inspection of Norwood Tunnel near Kiveton in South Yorkshire.
Inside the tunnel. Pictures submitted.
At nearly two-miles long, it was the longest canal tunnel in Britain when it was officially opened in May, 1775. However, subsidence from nearby mining works led to sections of the tunnel sinking and, despite efforts to raise the roof, it finally collapsed completely after heavy rain in October, 1907. The collapse effectively cut the Chesterfield Canal into two sections.
The inspection was carried out by engineers from the Canal and River Trust, a charity which cares for 2,000 miles of waterways in England and Wales.
Sean McGinley, waterway manager for the Canal and River Trust, said: “This was a really exciting opportunity and like opening up a giant brick time capsule. It was particularly special for volunteers from Chesterfield Canal Trust.
“It was fascinating to get in there for the first time in a decade and everyone who went in commented on just how good the two-century-old brickwork is looking.”
Robin Stonebridge, chair of Chesterfield Canal Trust, added: “This was like Christmas and birthdays all rolled into one for our members.
“For many years the tunnel has been considered as the one obstacle to further restoration of the Chesterfield Canal.
“The exploration was a great chance to see what state this part of the tunnel is in and we want to work with the trust on how we can get the canal up into Kiveton Waters.”
For more information about Chesterfield Canal Trust, visit www.chesterfield-canal-trust.org.uk

Chesterfield Canal volunteers explore 240-year-old tunnel


Chesterfield volunteers have explored a 240-year-old canal tunnel which has been abandoned since it collapsed more than a century ago.


On Sunday, September 11, the Friends of Gainsborough Cemeteries and Chapel will be taking part for the first time in the Heritage Open Days.
There will be an exhibition in the Cemetery Chapel in Cox’s Hill, Gainsborough, about Gainsborough soldiers and the Battle of the Somme and there will be cemetery walks pointing out graves which remember soldiers who fought on the Somme.
The Friends are also participating in the Commonwealth War Graves Living Memory project which aims to draw attention to the many war graves in local cemeteries.
The Chapel will be open from 10am to 3pm and there will be cemetery walks taking place throughout the day.
For more information about the day or the Friends of Gainsborough Cemeteries and Chapel call Peter Bradshaw on 07765 203 773.

Discover more about Gainsborough soldiers at Heritage Open Day


On Sunday, September 11, the Friends of Gainsborough Cemeteries and Chapel will be taking part for the first time in the Heritage Open Days.


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A show which asked people to write letters to their past, present and future selves is coming to the stage.
Writer Becci Sharrock penned Letters To Myself after spending six months working with people across Sunderland and South Shields.
As she met people, she handed out letter writing kits and collected the resulting letters.
She said: “Letters To Myself came about after hearing lots of friends talk about problems or situations and finish by saying something along the lines of, ‘I know what I’d say to myself if I were you’.
“I’m fascinated by the idea that we are sometimes unable to give ourselves the same brilliant advice that we give to friends and family.
“I’m interested in how we might become better at talking to ourselves, and what advice we would offer if we could.”
The show is coming to Arts Centre Washington, in Fatfield, on Thursday, September 8.
In January, Becci was awarded seed funding from The Cultural Spring which allowed her to test her idea with a whole host of groups from Sunderland and South Shields.
She said: “Working with Cultural Spring has been amazing and has allowed us to get out and about, meeting so many interesting people along the way.
“We’ve been in libraries, cafes, empty shops, talked to writing groups and WIs and even run workshops in schools.
“At every session we hand out free letter writing kits and simply ask those that we meet to consider writing a letter to their past, present or future selves. Then, if they want to, they can send it back to us so we can use it in the making of the show.”
Becci added: “It’s been so inspiring to read everyone’s stories and experiences. People have been really generous and open with us and that’s a real privilege.
“The pressure’s now on us to make a show that does justice to that. We can’t wait for everyone to see it, to meet some of our letter writers again and see what they think and finally to get the show out on the road.”
Anyone who would like to write a letter for the project can do so by visiting www.letterstomyself.org.uk
Letters To Myself has been supported by Cultural Spring, The Sammy Johnson Memorial Fund and using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.
Tickets for the 7.30pm show cost £8.50 with a £6 concession. To book, go to www.artscentrewashington.co.uk or call 0191 561 3455.

Theatre show asks people to write letters to themselves


A show which asked people to write letters to their past, present and future selves is coming to the stage.


Visitors will be able to have a peek inside a South Tyneside town hall as part of a heritage event.
Jarrow Town Hall will be throwing open its doors as part of this year’s Heritage Open Days.
The Grange Road venue is is remembered as the place where the Jarrow marchers set off on their 3000 mile journey to London in October 1936.
People are invited to join a free tour of the building led by the Mayor of South Tyneside, Councillor Alan Smith, on Saturday, September 10, from 10.30am to 11.30am.
The Town Hall is home to an exhibition of unique memorabilia and artifacts relating to the Jarrow Crusade, which is celebrating its 80th anniversary.
The Mayor said: “Jarrow Town Hall has a deserved place in history as it was the starting point for the famous Jarrow Crusade and is sure to attract history buffs from far and wide.
“Many people are familiar with Jarrow Town Hall but may be unaware of its rich treasure trove of local historical artifacts including its dedicated exhibition about the famous Jarrow Crusade.
“This is a great chance to take advantage of a behind the scenes tour of a building that plays a vital role within the local community.
“Whether people are into history, architecture or culture Heritage Open Days offers them a unique opportunity to explore and discover for themselves the fantastic heritage we have here in South Tyneside”
Those interested in the 80th Anniversary of the Jarrow Crusade can find out more about Ellen Wilkinson who is known for leading the Jarrow Crusade, as well as being Minister of Education in the Attlee government of 1945, at a talk by Dr Matt Perry, a Reader in Labour History at Newcastle University, at South Shields Museum on Friday 9 September, from 11am to 12noon.
The Jarrow Town Hall tour and talk at South Shields Museum are just two of the many events and activities taking place as part of Heritage Open Days – a major national event celebrating England’s fantastic architecture and culture – which gives people the unique opportunity to discover and enjoy architectural treasures that bring history to life.
This year South Tyneside has a wide variety of fascinating events, activities, tours and walks taking place at 30 local venues as part of the annual four-day event, which runs from Thursday 8 September to Sunday 11 September.
For full listings, specific opening times or booking information for events in South Tyneside, visit www.southtyneside.gov.uk/hod. Copies of the Heritage Open Days booklet are also available at local libraries and the Visitor Information Centre at Haven Point, South Shields.

Jarrow Town Hall will open its doors during heritage event


Visitors will be able to have a peek inside a South Tyneside town hall as part of a heritage event.


Families in the North East were greeted with glorious sunshine as they awoke this morning - and will be hoping it lasts through the weekend.
But forecasts suggest it might be better to get your dose of outdoors early in the weekend, as it isn't expected to last.
After fine and sunny start this morning, there may be some fair weather cloud later in the day, but it is expected to remain dry and be less humid than it has recently.
Tonight is expected to remain clear and turn chilly, with patches of mist and fog possible by dawn tomorrow.
Saturday will be another fine day with sunny spells, light winds and patchy cloud. The odd shower is possible, but most places will remain dry. The maximum temperature is forecast to be 21 °C.
Sunday will see scattered showers among some sunny spells. Further showers are forecast for Monday, heavy at first, but easing later.
Tuesday is expected to be mostly dry, although winds will strengthen and cloud thicken later in the day.

Will the sunshine last through Bank Holiday weekend?


Families in the North East were greeted with glorious sunshine as they awoke this morning - and will be hoping it lasts through the weekend.


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Most people think it’s the end of the world if they have a garden that’s in shade and give up on the idea of gardening at all.
However, more and more of us in urban or suburban homes have this to contend with – sunlight not blocked by trees but by other buildings.
Meconopsis, the Himalayan blue poppy.
You can have a lush garden in semi shade or shade – most people think of hostas, which thrive in light-medium shade but will not tolerate dry conditions – and there’s the slug/snail problem, so I haven’t listed them.
The amount of sun/shade will change with the seasons – really examine where the sunshine hits as the days wear on.
We see ‘full sun’, ‘partial sun/shade’, ‘dappled sun/shade’ and full shade on plant labels – this is what they mean.
Full sun: six full hours or more of direct sunlight at any time of the day.
The shield fern.
Partial sun/shade: Three-six hours of sunlight each day, usually morning and early afternoon sun.
Dappled sun: Similar to partial shade, only the light is filtered through a deciduous tree.
Light shade: Shadow cast by a building, wall, hedge, or tree on a site exposed to the sky and open to light.
Full shade: Less than three hours of direct sunlight, best if it’s morning light.
Deep shade: Dense kind of shade found under evergreens or shrubs that do not allow any direct light to penetrate.
Suitable plants:
Light and dappled shade: Campanula, Stachys, golden rod, Aquilegia, foxglove, bleeding heart, Pulmonaria, Brunnera, Ajuga, Tiarella, forget-me-nots.
Full shade: Pachysandra terminalis, box, ivy, ferns, Hebe rakaiensis, Phillyrea angustifolia, Ajuga, Bergenia x schmidtii. Griselinia littoralis, Hydrangea quercifolia, Mahonia, Pittosporum tenuifolium, Sambucus, Epimedium, Galium odoratum, Luzula, Euonymus fortunei Emerald Gaiety, x Fatshedera lizei Variegata, Lonicera nitida Baggesen’s Gold, Hydrangea seemannii, Lonicera henryi, Pileostegia viburnoides, Schizophragma integrifolium.
Deep shade: Butcher’s broom, Iris foetidissima, wood spurge, spring bulbs, snowdrops, winter aconites, Vinca.
Dry shade: Alchemilla mollis, barrenwort, cranesbill geraniums, Hellebores, masterwort, Astrantia, ivy, Cyclamen, Viola labradorica, sweet rocket, Convallaria, Pulmonaria, Rubus tricolor, Symphytum, Vinca, Waldsteinia ternata, ferns such as Dryopteris filix-mas, Polypodium vulgare or Polystichum setiferum, Fatsia japonica.
Damp shade: Bleeding heart, Monarda, Astilbe, Actaea, Solomon’s seal, toad lily, Himalayan blue poppy, Heuchera, Deinanthe caerulea, Maianthemum racemosum (American spikenard), Saxifraga stolonifera (strawberry saxifrage), Gentiana asclepiadea (willow gentian), Rheum, Rodgersia.
JOBS TO DO THIS WEEKEND
Sow hardy annuals directly into borders. They will overwinter and flower next summer.
Propagate perennials by dividing once they have finished flowering, but only in areas with some rain and duller weather, to avoid drying out problems.
Don’t be worried by bright green, heavily-armoured looking insects on your plants – these are harmless shieldbugs, which do not require control.
Get in qualified tree surgeons to remove large shrubs and trees that were casualties of winter waterlogging and summer drought. Remove stumps wherever possible, as rots could spread to other plants.
Ventilate conservatories to their maximum to prevent soaring temperatures. Use shading if necessary. Damp down greenhouses on hot days to maintain humidity levels.
Clearing out fallen leaves and debris regularly from ponds will help to keep down algal growth, as there will be fewer nutrients available from rotting organic matter. Barley straw pads or extract may also be beneficial.
Don’t cut off the flowerheads of ornamental grasses. These will provide winter interest.
Remove and destroy any Nicotiana showing signs of downy mildew. This shows up as yellowish blotches on the upper surface of the leaves.
Take cuttings of herbs such as rosemary, sage or mint now to bulk up supplies. Put cuttings in moist, well-drained potting compost (one part grit to one part compost) and place in a cold frame. Established chives can be divided now.
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GARDENING: Getting the best from a plot in the shade


Most people think it’s the end of the world if they have a garden that’s in shade and give up on the idea of gardening at all.


Drivers face "carmageddon" this weekend with the worst bank holiday congestion on UK roads for years, experts warned.
Transport information supplier Inrix said some stretches of road could have twice as many vehicles between Friday and Monday compared with a normal weekend.
The North east should be okay, but hotspots to avoid for those going further afield including sections of the M25, M5, M27 and M6.
The combination of rail engineering work and a forecast of potentially warm weather is expected to boost the number of journeys over the popular getaway weekend.
Inrix traffic analyst Greg Hallsworth said: "This bank holiday could see the worst congestion in recent years.
"A perfect storm of conditions will lead to increased traffic as carmageddon blights the long weekend.
"With some uncharacteristically good weather forecast and potential rail disruption, holidaymakers could find roads gridlocked far more than usual.
"We have already seen delays of up to 90 minutes during the bank holidays earlier this year but we could see delays of more than 120 minutes for some of the worst affected roads this weekend."
The RAC estimates that 20.7 million cars will be using major roads for leisure trips between Thursday and Monday.
Based on a survey of 1,579 motorists, it expects Saturday is set to be the busiest day with five million leisure journeys planned - double the figure for the same day last year.
Sunday is also set to be busy on the roads with 4.4 million getaway trips.
Road congestion could be made worse with nearly 1,000 engineering projects being carried out across Britain's rail network, meaning some lines will be closed.
Martin Frobisher, route managing director for Network Rail, said: "Work takes place 365 days a year as part of our Railway Upgrade Plan, but we carry out larger upgrades over bank holidays when there are fewer passengers travelling."
Forecasters at the Met Office said temperatures could reach 30C in some places this week, with inland parts of south-east England and East Anglia expected to enjoy the warmest weather.
* These are the top 11 congestion hotspots to avoid over the bank holiday weekend (expected delay in brackets), according to Inrix:
1. M25 between J9 Leatherhead and J21 Winch Hill Wood (90 minutes)
2. M5 southbound from J14 Thornbury and J22 Highbridge (90 minutes)
3. M25 between J4 Orpington and Dartford Tunnel (50 minutes)
4. M27/A31 between Southampton and Ringwood (50 minutes)
5. M4 westbound from London to the West Country (50 minutes)
6. M6 between J19 Knutsford and J22 Warrington (45 minutes)
7. M6 northbound from Keele to Knutsford (40 minutes)
8. A303 westbound from Andover to Amesbury (40 minutes)
9. M5 between J4a Bromsgrove and J7 Worcester (30 minutes)
10. M25 between J29 Codham Hall Wood and the QEII Bridge (30 minutes)
11. M60/M62 between J8 Carrington and J20 Rochdale (20 minutes)
Highways England announced that almost 98% of England's motorway and major A roads will be clear of roadworks over the weekend.
Some 373 miles of roadworks will either be completed or suspended ahead of the holiday.
The decision was welcomed by the Freight Transport Association, which said lifting "such a significant number of roadworks" was good news for all motorists.

Bank holiday 'carmageddon' looms with worst road congestion for years


Drivers face "carmageddon" this weekend with the worst bank holiday congestion on UK roads for years, experts warned.


Rafa Benitez is a happy man at Newcastle United after a double swoop and a win – and he’ll be happier still when the transfer window closes.
Defender Achraf Lazaar became the club’s 11th summer signing yesterday when he signed a five-year deal at St James’s Park.
Experienced Republic of Ireland striker Daryl Murphy also joined from Ipswich Town over the weekend.
United manager Rafa Benitez is still looking to sign a winger – Chelsea’s Christian Atsu is one target – before Wednesday night’s transfer deadline.
The acquisitions followed Saturday’s 2-0 Championship win over Brighton and Hove Albion at St James’s Park.
Speaking after the game, Benitez said: “Now I am a little bit happier, but if we sign what we want and we can do the business that we want to do, then I will be happier.”
Newcastle are set sell midfielder Cheick Tiote, who is in Turkey for talks with Galatasaray.
The club are set to bank £1.5million from the sale of the 30-year-old, who is in the final year of his contract and does not feature in Benitez’s plans.
Murphy – who had a five-year spell at Sunderland earlier in this career – will offer Benitez another option up front.
The 33-year-old Republic of Ireland international has signed a two-year deal at the club.
“I’m absolutely delighted to get it over the line and really looking forward to it,” said Murphy.
“When I knew the club was interested, it was a no-brainer for me so I’m happy it’s all done.
“I think with the squad of players that the club have now, there’s no reason why we shouldn’t be there or thereabouts come the end of the season.”
Benitez wanted a powerful striker to compete with Aleksandar Mitrovic up front.
“Daryl has experience and has proven that he can score goals in the Championship,” he said.
“He gives us another option in attack and we could see from this weekend’s game against Brighton that we needed more bodies up front.
“Daryl has a good attitude and he can be very important for us this season.”
Lazaar, 24, will compete with Paul Dummett for a place at left-back.
“I am very happy to be at Newcastle United,” said Lazaar. “I’m proud to sign here because Newcastle is a great team in England.”
Benitez said: “Achraf is a good, young player with international experience who has grown his game in Italy.
“He gives us width on the left, has a good left foot and will add great competition to the squad.”
Meanwhile, Newcastle’s third-round EFL Cup tie against Wolverhampton Wanderers at St James’s Park will be played on Tuesday, September 20 (7.45pm kick-off).

Rafa Benitez on his hopes for more late transfer ‘business’ at Newcastle


Rafa Benitez is a happy man at Newcastle United after a double swoop and a win – and he’ll be happier still when the transfer window closes.


“We cook on so many levels, not just to feed ourselves,” says Georgie Hayden, taking a sip of tea.
As part of Jamie Oliver’s ‘Food Team’, the bubbly brown-eyed Londoner cooks for a living, dreaming up and styling recipes for Oliver’s books, magazine and TV shows. But she also cooked her way through a traumatic maternity leave, after her son Archie died just before birth two years ago.
“I can’t remember what happened for the first few months. I think we must have lived off food from nice people. I don’t think I cooked for a while. I really scared myself. I thought, ‘I just don’t care, I actually don’t care about food or anything’,” she recalls. “You feel really vulnerable and I didn’t want to go out... Then it sort of went full circle.”
Fearing she’d lost her love of food, Hayden gathered all her cookbooks together - including Honey & Co’s book, the Middle Eastern cafe where we meet today - and started thinking about food for her and husband Pete.
“After a few months of calming down, I thought, ‘Let’s start again... You’re going to sit down and start making a weekly meal plan’. Then I would drive myself to the supermarket and do the shop, and that’s actually what got me out again - having a purpose got me back into doing something and being a bit more confident.”
The familiarity and routine of cooking was like therapy and slowly eased Hayden, 34, through her bereavement.
What started out as a simple project has been gently nurtured into Hayden’s first cookbook, Stirring Slowly: Recipes To Restore + Revive. With chapter titles such as ‘A Sunny Start To
The Day’, ‘Bowl Food’, and ‘Bake Yourself Better’, it’s a book to turn to when you’ve had a long, tough day - full of warming, comforting and revitalising recipes.
In his foreword, Jamie Oliver says he loves Hayden ‘like a sister’, and she is equally full of praise for her mentor, with whom she’s travelled the world for work.
“After my maternity leave, I went back part-time, because I needed to sort my life out a bit. He said, ‘Whatever you need to do, we’ll make it work’. He’s phenomenal and he really cares.
It sounds cheesy, but the Food Team is family and it’s the most inspiring place to be.”
Hayden’s real family has had a huge impact on her love of food, too. Born to Greek Cypriot parents, her childhood memories are of Saturday pilgrimages from their home above her grandparents’ Greek restaurant to the ‘smelly shop’ - an Italian deli packed with hanging salami - around the corner.
Her dad worked in the family restaurant while her mum stayed home, teaching Hayden and her sister to bake. It sparked a lifelong passion - and she remembers shadowing both her grannies, determined to learn all the traditional Cypriot family recipes before they were lost.
“I still cook with my granny,” she says. “She’s amazing. She’s had such an influence on me.”
Hayden’s already planning her next cookbook - full of Cypriot food - but for now, she’s pleased to have created a legacy for Archie with her first one.
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Hartlepool United have signed ANOTHER striker after bringing in Tom Heardman on loan from Newcastle United.
Barely had the ink dried from Bradley Fewster's signature on a half-season deal for the Middlesbrough forward when Pools announced the switch of Heardman.
The 20-year-old Geordie joins Pools until the turn of the year and will come into contention for Saturday's League Two trip to Stevenage.
Heardman has enjoyed good reviews at Newcastle with local media pundits saying the last man of his height to bang in goals in a black and white jersey was Andy Carroll.
The young prospect, from Gosforth, stands 6ft 4in and has scored goals at youth and reserve level for the Magpies though he has recently recovered from a hip injury.
Heardman, who will have the No 34 shirt in the squad, spent last week training with Pools at Maiden Castle, where he impressed Hignett and his right-hand-man Curtis Fleming.
“I’m really pleased that Tom is coming into the club,” Hignett told the Pools website.
“He’s come back to fitness in good form and has scored a few goals for Newcastle’s Reserve side this season so we want him to come here and kick-on.
“He’s a big lad who can put himself about and he’s something a little bit different to the other forwards we have in the squad at the moment."
Like Fewster, Heardman will not be eligible for the Checkatrade Trophy tie \at Notts County tomorrow night.

Hartlepool sign Newcastle's ‘next Andy Carroll’ Tom Heardman on loan


Hartlepool United have signed ANOTHER striker after bringing in Tom Heardman on loan from Newcastle United.


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Patients will be able to reflect on top photography while attending hospital.
The Port of Tyne has donated photographs from its Reflect Photo and Film Awards 2014 exhibition to South Tyneside District Hospital in South Shields.
The images will be displayed in the Harton Lane site's new Surgical Centre.
The first phase of the £1.6 million development – the day surgery zone – is now open. In the coming months, major surgery and short stay zones will be added and when it is completed this winter, the Surgical Centre will have 69 beds and will offer a gold standard, integrated service, with a dedicated team of doctors and nurses providing seamless care for patients.
Neil Mundy, chairman of South Tyneside NHS Foundation Trust, said: “We are tremendously grateful for the Port of Tyne’s support.
“The photo gallery will make a great addition and be enjoyed by patients and visitors.”
Among the collection of photographs is Raging Seas (Waves breaking over Seaham Harbour Pier and Lighthouse) by Owen Humphrys, a photographer with the Press Association.
“I am absolutely delighted that one of my photographs will be displayed and be seen by many more people”, said Owen.
Susan Wear, director of corporate affairs at Port of Tyne, said: “The photographs have toured the length and breadth of the North East including exhibitions at Sage Gateshead and the Discovery Museum and it is fantastic that they have now found a permanent home.”

Hospital patients to enjoy pictures from Port of Tyne's photography awards exhibition


Patients will be able to reflect on top photography while attending hospital.


One of Britain’s most influential bands will take to the stage in the region this weekend - and you could be there for free.
We’ve got a pair of VIP tickets to give away to see Primal Scream on Friday night, August 26, at Times Square, Newcastle.
The band will perform on the first night of a weekend of live music, which sees indie rockers Catfish and the Bottlemen take to the stage on Saturday night.
Fronted by enigmatic indie icon Bobby Gillespie, the group will be kicking off the weekend in true rock’n’roll style. Riding high after the release of their 11th studio album, Chaosmosis, released in 2016, Primal Scream’s hits include Movin’ On Up, Rocks, Country Girl and Come Together.
Frontman Bobby Gillespie said: “I think we’re getting better at writing songs and more confident and less self-conscious.
“We’re better at letting things flow. Whereas 20 years ago, it was painful trying to make a Primal Scream record, it was like hell. I’m clearer-headed now, I’m better expressing my feelings and what I want to say. I’m trying to make sense of my life, of the world, and I’m trying to put it into a pop song.
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“The current political climate is deeply upsetting and we’re aware of it and opposed to it and we’d like to see something different.
“It can sound an angry record, but it’s also quite a personal record. I want to write about real situations, things I feel strongly about. But I also think the music’s becoming clearer, the lyrics are clearer. Art, politics, music, the people I love are the people who care about something, who care about beauty.”
•To win a pair of VIP tickets to Friday night’s gig, which includes VIP viewing, a private bar and toilets, worth £38.50 each, answer this question: what is the name of Primal Scream’s 11th studio album? Email your answer and daytime contact number to Katy.Wheeler@jpress.co.uk by noon on August 26.

WIN: VIP tickets to see Primal Scream this weekend


One of Britain’s most influential bands will take to the stage in the region this weekend - and you could be there for free.


A North East festival is shaping up for a weekend of live music.
Headliners Reef and British Sea Power are topping the bill at this year’s Lindisfarne Festival, which takes place in the shadow of Holy Island from September 1-4.
Also performing at the festival at Beal Farm, Northumberland, is C Duncan, The Cuban Brothers, Fatherson, Beardyman and Pinact while Sunderland’s Social Room, Cattle and Cane, Beth Macari, Little Comets and Kathryn Tickell and Superfolkus will be flying the flag for local music.
Jack Bessant from rockers Reef said: “Reef are going to really enjoy the Lindisfarne festival this year in September. I have visited this place before and it has such beautiful nature and interesting history, it’s really inspiring. I can’t wait to be playing there with Reef and hopefully ride some waves on some of the Northumberland beaches.”
As well as a host of live music, the festival will feature food stalls, creative arts and a range of workshops.
Conleth Maenpaa, founder at Lindisfarne Festival, said: “With only a week to go until Lindisfarne Festival 2016 gets underway, we are really excited with how plans are shaping up as it promises to be our biggest and best event yet. We are certainly putting in plenty of graft behind the scenes to make it something special.
Fatherson
“With a diverse range of music across different genres, quality entertainment and refreshments, there really is something for everyone and we encourage people to come along and join in the fun.
“There will certainly be no shortage of party vibes with our acts including headliners Reef and British Sea Power tearing up the stage.”
The over-18s festival, which is in its second year, will also provide a showcase for up-and-coming North East talent through partnership with BBC Introducing.
On Saturday, September 3, between noon-6pm an eclectic mix of up-and-coming local acts, specially selected by the BBC, will also take to the stage to showcase their musical talent.
Nick Roberts, presenter at BBC Introducing in the North East, said: “I’m absolutely delighted that BBC Introducing is going to be a part of this year’s Lindisfarne Festival. The inaugural event last year was a huge success. This year, with ‘BBC Introducing in the North East Presents’ we bring the best emerging artists from the area to the festival.
“Headlining our Saturday afternoon take over we have Coquin Migale. Recently signed to Fierce Panda, the band have received Radio 1 plays and amazing reviews from their stint at The Great Escape. We also have super producer and re-mixer Dom Zilla playing his new material. Other acts include A Festival, A Parade, RnB/ Pop band SoShe and the North East’s rap and beats band The Great & The Magnificent.
“It’s a great line-up from across the genres and will make ‘BBC Introducing in the North East Presents’ one of the highlights of another amazing Lindisfarne Festival.”
Conleth added: “Out of all the festivals taking place in the region we are privileged to be one of the only few to have this platform at our event. Putting the North East on the map and showcasing local talent has always been a key part of Lindisfarne Festival.”
•Weekend tickets are available to buy at £85 for a weekend ticket and £50 for a Saturday ticket. Ten tickets for the price of eight are also on offer for group bookings and all tickets include free camping. The festival runs from the Thursday evening, September 1, to the early hours of Sunday, September 4.
Lineup and information about ticket sales can be found via http://www.lindisfarnefestival.com/

Which acts to look out for at this year’s Lindisfarne Festival


A North East festival is shaping up for a weekend of live music.


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19 pictures from the Fake Festival in South Shields


More than 1,000 music fans gathered at Bents Park for the South Shields Fake Festival.


Newcastle United, Sunderland, Middlesbrough and Hartlepool United could all be making signings on the final day of the transfer window.


David Moyes believes Southampton are a good example of how Premier League clubs can transform their fortunes.
The Saints – who face Sunderland at St Mary’s today – have not finished lower than eighth in the last three seasons in the top flight, despite selling some big-name players.
Southampton – who have sold Sadio Mane, Graziano Pelle and Victor Wanyama this summer – have used their academy system to good effect too, and Moyes has praised their approach.
“I think they have done really well, how they have developed their club and used their academy well,” said Moyes.
“Of course, they have had to sell some players on their journey, but they have finished in the top seven or eight the last few years.
“They are able to buy well, they are now in the position they can do that the way they have worked the club.
“Southampton is a good example of how a club can turn themselves around.
“They have chosen their managers well, too.”
Since taking charge, former Everton boss Moyes has also spoken about using his time at Goodison Park as a blueprint for Sunderland going forward.
Moyes admits that, in an ideal world, he would have a settled squad and only need to add three or four additions a year.
But Sunderland’s already threadbare squad has been hit by a growing injury list, with number one goalkeeper Vito Mannone now ruled out for around three months.
During his spell in charge at Everton, Moyes benefited from a largely settled squad, with a handful of key additions made each summer.
“Ideally, I wouldn’t change more than three or four players a year,” said Moyes.
“You would add to the squad and there may be people who are leaving, but I think, at Sunderland, when I had taken over they had already got rid of the likes of Danny Graham, Steven Fletcher and one or two others.
“Yann M’Vila and DeAndre Yedlin had left at the end of last season after their loan spells too, so before you start you are four or five players down, two of which started in the team.
“We have had some things out of our control in this window, that is why I might have to bring in more players than I’d want to.
“We have no choice. You must add on top of that the unexpected long-term injuries.”
Follow today’s Southampton-Sunderland game on our matchday blog

Sunderland boss salutes Southampton’s development - ahead of big Premier League clash


David Moyes believes Southampton are a good example of how Premier League clubs can transform their fortunes.


“Steve ‘interesting’ Davis is actually really interesting,” says Dave Harper about the snooker legend who’ll be swapping his cue for decks to perform a DJ set as part of a music cruise.
As well as taking to the floating stage aboard the DFDS ship as drummer with Sunderland’s Frankie & the Heartstrings, Dave has made waves programming the musical entertainment for the North Sea Sounds mini cruise which sets sail for Amsterdam from North Tyneside in November.
The series of music-themed cruises see the tables turned on stereotypical cruise liner entertainment with voyages featuring acts including Lindisfarne, Craig Charles Funk & Soul Club and Smoove & Turrell.
The high seas gig Dave’s had a helping hand in steering on November 18 will have a Mackem twang.
While headliners Frankie & the Heartstrings play top of the bill on the outward slot, fellow Sunderland musicians Hyde & Beast, which features Dave Hyde of Futureheads fame and Neil Bassett of the Golden Virgins, will headline on the return leg.
There will also be a DJ set from Peter Brewis of Field Music, and performances from former Futureheads frontman Barry Hyde, who recently released his debut solo album Malody; folk quartet The Cornshed Sisters and Tom Fletcher, pedal steel guitar player with Hyde & Beast and The Lake Poets.
Steve Davis DJ
As well as a set from snooker champion Steve Davis whose musical ear has seen him enjoy guest slots as a DJ on BBC 6Music, as well as regular appearances in London nightspots.
“Steve’s a great guy,” said Dave. “He’s got a local connection too as he’s married to a woman from Sunderland and they’ve got his photo up in Crozier’s fish and chip shop in Sunderland. What more could you want?
“He came to our first album launch in London so we met him then. He plays some great tracks in his set, he has impeccable taste in music, particularly in prog rock and Northern Soul. He DJ’d at Glastonbury and is really well thought of. Considering he was sometimes called Steve ‘interesting’ Davis he’s really interesting and actually hilarious. The uninteresting tag is just an urban myth.”
Dave says the cruise is a great chance to see a stellar line-up of acts whose individual gig prices would rack up to more than the cruise ticket price, which starts from £63.
frankie and the Heartstrings
“It’s a great chance to see these acts,” said Dave. “As well as the headliners, there’s acts like Tom who is a really well thought of musician who’s played loads of guitar festivals.”
Speaking about the Heartstrings’ involvement, he said: “We were initially involved a couple of years ago when it was first suggested that we play on one of the music cruises. Because of scheduling it never happened, but it was always in my mind that we could programme something and put it together like a showcase of funk and Northern Soul
“As a band we want to perform on interesting stages.”
Dave and guitarist Michael McKnight juggle gigging with running their Pop Recs culture hub in Stockton Road, Sunderland.
Hyde & Beast
The record store, coffee shop, arts space and gig venue, which has been championed by the likes of James Bay and Tim Burgess of The Charlatans, opened in its new home thanks to a crowd-funding campaign which raised more than £13,000.
Dave says Pop Recs is a hard slog, but it’s one they think will take off over time.
“The shop is really hard work and we barely make enough money to keep it open but we still think what we do is important, people just need to grab hold of it more,” he said.
The shop is a shining example of the DIY approach to arts and culture which exists in Sunderland, one, it’s hoped, will help it win the City of Culture 2021 title which could spark a host of cultural activity on Wearside.
Dave said: “I’ve been behind the bid from the beginning and I have no reason to support it other that I genuinely think it will be a positive thing for the city. I’m a very proactive person, I like to see things happen. And the real test of the bid is what happens if we win the title. It would be just the kick we need as a city and we need to capitalise on it and use it as a shot in the arm to get where we want.”
The North Sea Sounds music mini cruises see the ferry operator’s Newcastle-Amsterdam ships transformed into floating concert venues, offering customers the chance to enjoy a cruise and concert in one.
Prices for the autumn mini cruises start from £63 per person, including en suite cabin accommodation on board and up to five hours to explore the Dutch capital. This year’s line-up of musical talent features:
•Craig Charles Funk & Soul Club and Smoove & Turrell – departs Friday, September 30
•Lindisfarne & Martin Stephenson – departs Sunday, October 16
•Hyde & Beast, Frankie & The Heartstrings and Steve Davis vs Field Music – departs Friday, November 18
•Bowie Ball tribute show – departs Friday December, 2
Book at www.dfds.co.uk/music or call 0871 522 9955.
•We’ve teamed up with DFDS to give away three pairs of mini cruise tickets, worth more than £120 a pair, for the Frankie & the Heartstrings / Hyde & Beast cruise on November 18 which includes live performances on board, two nights on board the ferry in an en-suite cabin, coach transfers to and from Amsterdam city centre and up to five hours in Amsterdam.
To be in with a chance of winning, answer this question: in which sport was Steve Davis a world champion?
A) Snooker
B) Football
C) Tennis
Fill in your answer and full contact details on a postcard and return it to DFDS Competition, Katy Wheeler, Johnston Press North East, 2nd Floor, Alexander House, 1 Mandarin Road, Rainton Bridge Business Park, Houghton le Spring, DH4 5RA.
Alternatively, you can email your answer and full contact details to Katy.Wheeler@jpress.co.uk
Closing date: September 1.

FREE: Your chance to board the DFDS Music cruise featuring Steve Davis and Frankie & the Heartstrings


“Steve ‘interesting’ Davis is actually really interesting,” says Dave Harper about the snooker legend who’ll be swapping his cue for decks to perform a DJ set as part of a music cruise.


A South Tyneside eaterie has curried favour with judges to be named as the North East Restaurant of the Year.
Zeera in Ocean Road, South Shields, proved their spice is right after winning the title at this year’s English Curry Awards, held at the Mercure Hotel in Manchester.
Held annually to celebrate the country’s best curry houses, the competition is based around nominations and Zeera came out top among tough competition in the North East region.
The restaurant was also shortlisted nationally in the Best Marketing campaign section on the back of its successful sponsorship of this year’s South Tyneside Festival.
Restaurant owner Shah Choudhury said: “All the team here are on cloud nine and we would like to thanks all our customers for their kinds words and support in helping us achieve this major accolade.
“We were happy to be nominated alongside some of the best restaurants in the region so to take the top honour is amazing. The award is reward for the Zeera team who work so hard to bring our customers the best and we already working on exciting plans for 2017 to make the experience an even better one.”
“The award is reward for all the hard work we put in to make the Zeera experience an excellent one. We will strive to continue to bring our the best in Indian Cuisine and we have exciting plans for 2017.”
The restaurant opened back in December 2007 after brothers Shahanoor, Kohinoor and Abadur Choudhury decided to go it alone and open their own place.
Zeera quickly became a favourite haunt for curry lovers visiting Ocean Road from across the region and head chef Kohinoor went on to win South Tyneside Chef of the Year twice in 2009 and 2011 and North East Curry Chef of the Year 2012.
In 2012 Zeera also doubled in size to cope with demand and now caters for up to 80 people in two adjoining contemporary Bollywood-style dining areas.

North East restaurant picks up Oscar of the curry world


A South Tyneside eaterie has curried favour with judges to be named as the North East Restaurant of the Year.


American actor Gene Wilder has died at the age of 83.
Famous for his collaborations with actor/comedian Richard Pryor and director Mel Brooks, Wilder was perhaps best known for his performance as the titular character in 1971’s Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.
Before that he had starred in Brooks’ Broadway spoof The Producers, for which he was Oscar nominated and went on to become one of the biggest comedy actors of the 70s and 80s.
He worked again with Brooks on the likes of Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein - earning another Oscar nod - and teamed up to huge success with Pryor for Silver Streak, Stir Crazy and See No Evil, Hear No Evil.
As tributes from co-stars, celebrity fans and ordinary cinema-goers poured in from around the world, pop culture blog i09 put together this compilation of some of Wilder’s greatest on-screen moments.

Gene Wilder’s greatest on-screen moments


American actor Gene Wilder has died at the age of 83.


Man due in court after South Shields homes were evacuated during 'bomb' scare


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On this day in 1994, Mancunian rock band Oasis released their debut album ‘Definitely Maybe’.
The band had previously put out three singles - ‘Supersonic’, ‘Shakermaker’ and ‘Live Forever’, which all appeared on the 11-track long-player - but this was to be the moment that they properly made it into the mainstream. ‘Definitely Maybe’ sold 86,000 copies in the first week of release, making it the UK’s fastest-selling debut album.
It could also be seen as the birth (or rebirth) of Britpop itself, with the term entering into the nation’s vocabulary alongside “Cool Britannia”. With their debut album coming out the week after rivals Blur released their single ‘Parklife’, it would pave the way for future rivalry between the bands and make both acts household names.
The band - Liam Gallagher, Paul Arthurs, Paul McGuigan, and Tony McCarroll - had formed as The Rain in 1991, and were joined by Liam’s brother Noel, a former Inspiral Carpets roadie and aspiring songwriter.
They were signed by Alan McGee of Creation Records following their blagging their way onto the bill at an 18 Wheeler show in Glasgow in 1993.
As well as spawning two more hit singles in ‘Cigarettes & Alcohol’ and ‘Rock 'n' Roll Star’, the album’s sleeve took on iconic status - detailing the band’s influences and interests, such as Manchester City footballer Rodney Marsh, Burt Bacharach (one of Noel’s favourite songwriters) and a TV showing a scene from the film The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.
‘Definitely Maybe’ would go on to sell over 2.1 million copies in the UK and 15 million worldwide. NME ran a poll 10 years later where it was voted the best album of all time.

It’s 22 years to the day since Oasis released debut album ‘Definitely Maybe’


On this day in 1994, Mancunian rock band Oasis released their debut album ‘Definitely Maybe’.


In less than a month, it’s World Heart Day. September 29, the World Heart Federation is asking everybody to pay attention to their hearts and start living healthier lifestyles, so I have come up with FIVE quick wins that you can introduce TODAY to help you avoid this killer disease.
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD’s) are the world’s biggest killer, causing over 17 million deaths a year, and many of these deaths are preventable through lifestyle changes.
A Healthy Heart Breakfast Bagel.
During World Heart Day I’m calling out everyone to focus on their health and work together to help prevent them becoming another fatality statistic.
Most people know someone affected, or have themselves been directly affected, by heart disease and the saddest part is that a lot of times it is avoidable by changing lifestyle habits.
Simple changes in diet by reducing your salt intake and eliminating processed foods from your diet and doing a little bit of exercise every day can make a huge difference.
A healthy diet reduces the risk of coronary heart disease and prevents weight gain which puts pressure on your heart. The introduction of a healthy diet also helps to prevent further worsening of existing heart disease, and it’s not too late to start eating healthily.
To help prevent heart disease I have come up with five simple ways to change your lifestyle and take better care of your heart.
Eat more vegetables and good fats.
A 2013 study showed that a Mediterranean-style diet reduces the risk of coronary heart disease by 30% and prevents weight gain which puts pressure on your heart. This type of diet also helps to prevent further worsening of existing heart disease and it’s NEVER too late to start eating healthily.
Reduce salt
Too much salt can cause high blood pressure, which increases the risk of developing coronary heart disease. Check the salt content of any pre-packaged food you buy.
No processed foods
There are lots of hidden saturated fats, sugars and salts in processed food, fast food, and ready meals. I would strongly advise people to check the content of the ingredients of any food they buy and start cooking from scratch together.
Quit smoking
Smokers are twice as likely as non-smokers to have heart disease. With all the health issues it causes, it is the most important thing you can do for your heart.
Joining a boot camp
The heart is the most important muscle and just a small amount of intense exercise will keep it functioning properly. Workouts as little as ten minutes a day can make a huge difference. If you would like to come and work with me you can try a week of boot camp for only £7. www.eastcoast-fitness.com/7daykickstart
RECIPE OF THE WEEK
Healthy Heart Breakfast Bagel
This breakfast bagel is a great way to get healthy fats and protein into your diet to promote a healthy heart. It’s quick and simple to make and tastes so good, it’s my favourite breakfast on a weekend.
Ingredients:
Smoked salmon, 2 slices
1/2 plain bagel
1/2 avocado, sliced
2 eggs
1 tsp olive oil
Method:
Put the olive oil in a frying pan over a medium heat. Beat the eggs in a bowl and pour into the pan. Keep stirring the eggs until they are cooked to your liking.
Meanwhile, cut the bagel in half and place under the grill until lightly toasted.
While the bagel is toasting, cut the avocado in half and cut into 1/2 cm thick slices.
To serve place the bagel on a plate and then top with avocado, scrambled eggs and smoked salmon. Season with black pepper.
It also goes well with honey mustard dressing.
HEALTHY HEART WORKOUT
The aim of this workout is to raise your heart rate and keep it elevated for five minutes.
Work for five minutes by completing the ten exercises below for 30 seconds with no rest in between.
30 seconds STAR JUMPS
30 seconds SQUATS
30 seconds HILL CLIMBS
30 seconds PRESS UPS
30 seconds SIDE STEPS
30 seconds BURPEES
30 seconds GET UPS
30 seconds HIGH KNEES
30 seconds LUNGES
30 seconds CRUNCHES
Once you have completed a five-minute round take 60 seconds break and then complete another three rounds. Total time = 23 mintues
Go to www.eastcoast-fitness.com for a full demonstration of the workout.
LIFESTYLE TIP
You don’t have to do intense workouts every day. Aim for four intense workouts per week with three recovery days. But stay active on those rest days. Go for a walk or try some yoga to help recovery.
GET IN TOUCH
Your Trainer: Graham Low, owner of East Coast Fitness, is an award-winning personal trainer based in Seaham. The ex-professional footballer was nominated for the Small Business of the Year and Leisure Awards at the Sunderland Echo Portfolio Awards last year. Graham won the Leisure Award at the North East Hotels Association Awards while working as gym manager at Seaham Hall in 2012. For personal training, boot camps, small group training and online programmes email graham@eastcoast-fitness.com or visit www.eastcoast-fitness.com

SHAPING UP: Five steps to a healthier heart


In less than a month, it’s World Heart Day. September 29, the World Heart Federation is asking everybody to pay attention to their hearts and start living healthier lifestyles, so I have come up with FIVE quick wins that you can introduce TODAY to help you avoid this killer disease.


A mistake from the otherwise excellent Jordan Pickford meant Sunderland had to settle for a point against Southampton at St Mary's Stadium.
Jermain Defoe had given Sunderland the lead 10 minutes from the end from the penalty spot but the Black Cats couldn't hold on.
Their lead lasted less than five minutes as sub Jay Rodriguez saw his effort from 25-yards squirm under the body of Pickford.
The England Under-21 international had been excellent up to that point too, making several good saves to keep Sunderland in the game.
In the end David Moyes' side had to settle for their first point of the season.
Everton-target Lamine Kone returned to the starting line-up after recovering from a back injury that had kept him out of the last two games.
Adnan Januzaj in action
Moyes has been adamant he will be staying on Wearside this summer and it now looks increasingly likely that will be the case.
He partnered Papy Djilobodji at the heart of Sunderland's defence, with Javier Manquillo making his debut at right-back.
Steven Pienaar and Fabio Borini recovered from knee and toe injuries, respectively, while Jeremain Lens was back on the bench after a foot injury.
Jordan Pickford, in for Vito Mannone who faces three-months out with elbow ligament damage, was wiped out by Charlie Austin in the opening few minutes.
Jordan Pickford in action
It was a lively start, with Pickford twice called upon to deny Austin, first diving at his feet six-yards from goal before producing a flying save to palm away an Austin toe-punt 10 minutes in.
In between, Dusan Tadic saw his fine effort sail just over the top left-hand corner after another promising Saints attack.
It was a breathless opening 15 minutes on a balmy day on the south coast. Sunderland weathered the early storm, with Pickford by far the busier of the two goalkeepers.
Twenty five minutes in and Sunderland should have taken the lead through Kone.
A Patrick van Aanholt corner - the best one produced so far this season - found Kone inside the area but the ball just didn't fall to him.
It was cleared to the Dutchman, who whipped in a pinpoint cross but Kone nodded his free header wide.
Fabio Borini was pushed to the floor in the same passage of play but referee Lee Mason waved it away.
Moyes' side showed far more attacking intent as the half wore on, with debutant Manquillo providing width down the right-hand flank.
Jack Rodwell headed a Januzaj free-kick wide 36 minutes in, the midfielder arched his neck to connect but his effort sailed wide.
Two minutes later, Pickford was forced into another save; Cedric with a low effort, from the edge of the area comfortably saved by the England Under-21 international.
Steven Pienaar was again dictating play for Sunderland, with Borini and Manquillo willing runners.
Half-time: Southampton 0 Sunderland 0
Manquillo, who impressed on his full debut since arriving on a season-long loan from Atletico Madrid, was hacked down by Steven Davis moments into the second half.
The Saints midfielder booked.
Borini conceded a needless free-kick five minutes into the half, barging Redmond off the ball but it came to nothing.
Up the other end, from a van Aanholt free-kick, Djilobodji's acrobatic attempt flew wide of the post, with offside flag having already gone up.
Pickford was again called upon to save at the feet of Austin 54 minutes in but again the offside flag had been raised.
The linesmen had their work cut out on the south coast, with Austin again flagged offside as he bore down on goal.
The second half was panning out the same way as the first 45 minutes, with Southampton dominating the opening 15 minutes but Sunderland held firm.
Sunderland's first attempt on target came from a tame Borini free-kick just past the hour mark.
The Italian forward seemed to grimace as he took it and was replaced by Duncan Watmore moments later, with Jeremain Lens on for Pienaar shortly afterwards.
Pickford was then called upon again to deny sub Shane Long from giving Southampton the lead 70 minutes in, the England Under-21 international getting a strong hand on his effort.
Redmond then chanced his arm from a similar distance, Pickford turning his effort from the edge of the area round the post.
Moyes made his third and final sub 76 minutes in, Donald Love replacing Lynden Gooch in central midfield.
Sunderland had been under pressure for much of the second half but took the lead twelve minutes from time.
Lens played in Defoe, who turned Saints skipper Jose Fonte, his trailing leg caught Defoe and referee Mason had no hesitation pointing to the spot - despite strong protests.
Defoe dispatched it high past Fraser Forster to give Sunderland the lead.
Sunderland couldn't hold onto their lead though, with the hosts hitting back after less than five minutes.
Sub Jay Rodriguez shot from 25-yards squirmed under the body of Pickford - who had been excellent in goal.
It was a poor mistake and he punched the floor in disgust as the ball nestled in the back of the net.
Matt Targett then whistled a free-kick inches wide of Pickford's right-hand post as they pressed for a winner.
The game ended all square.
Full-time: Southampton 1 Sunderland 1
Southampton (4-2-3-1): Forster, Cedric, Fonte (C), Van Dijk, Targett, Emile-Hojbjerg , (Ward-Prowse, 82), Davis, Tadic (Long, 67), Romeu, Redmond, Austin (Rodriguez, 74).
Subs Not Used: McCarthy, Yoshida, Clasie, Bertrand.
Booked: Redmond (28), Davis (47)
Goals: Rodriguez (85)
Sunderland AFC: Pickford, Manquillo, Djilobodji, Kone, van Aanholt, Rodwell, Pienaar (Lens, 67), Gooch (Love, 76), Borini (Watmore, 64), Januzaj, Defoe (C).
Subs Not Used: Stryjek, Khazri, McNair, Asoro.
Booked: Pienaar (65)
Goals: Defoe (80, penalty).
Referee: Lee Mason (Greater Manchester)

Southampton 1 Sunderland AFC 1: Late heartbreak on the south coast costs Cats first win


A mistake from the otherwise excellent Jordan Pickford meant Sunderland had to settle for a point against Southampton at St Mary


Newcastle United, Sunderland, Middlesbrough and Hartlepool United could all be making signings on the final day of the transfer window.


An no-frills airline is seeking scores of staff in the North East as part of a massive recruitment drive.
Jet2.com has announced almost 1,000 jobs, including 90 at Newcastle International Airport.
The budget carrier is looking to fill vacancies for pilots, cabin crew and engineering positions, and is hosted a recruitment roadshow event in Newcastle this week.
Steve Heapy, chief executive of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays said: “We have exciting plans to expand the number of destinations we fly to, as well as the number of UK bases we fly from, and this means that our team is growing all the time too.
"We were delighted to see so many Pilots, Engineers and aspiring Cabin Crew at our Newcastle roadshow.”
Earlier this year, Jet2.com and Jet2holidays launched its biggest ever flights and holidays programme for summer 2017 from Newcastle's airport, with more flights and more seats to 28 sunshine hotspots.
Mr Heapy added: "Following the recent addition of an eight UK base in Birmingham with flights launching in 2017, alongside the acquisition of 30 new B737-800 aircraft commencing in September 2016 over a two-year period, Jet2.com and Jet2holidays are looking to invest in their next phase of growth and development. As such, Jet2.com is recruiting around 1,000 roles nationwide.
"This continuous expansion has opened up a wealth of exciting opportunities for a host of talented pilots, cabin crew and engineers alike."
Jet2.com is the fourth largest registered airline in the UK and has recently been voted the UK’s favourite airline by TripAdvisor users and the UK’s most loved airline by users of the airline review website Skytrax.
It is looking to recruit B737 & B757 Type Rated and Non Type Rated Captains and First Officers to play a pivotal role in their ongoing success.
The jobs, as described by Jet2.com:
The roles are targeted at experienced pilots with an existing commercial or military background, a strong training record and the commitment, energy and flexibility required to deliver Friendly low fares to their all-important customers.
Aspiring cabin crew members will be passionate about customer service with a positive and flexible approach to work to ensure the customers always receive a truly VIP service when flying with Jet2.com.
Outside of the cockpit, engineers are on hand 24/7 to ensure flights continue to operate safely.
The airline’s EA 145 Maintenance Approval covers both Line and Base Maintenance and experienced Engineers also work in office based roles, including Powerplant, Technical Services, Airworthiness and Maintenance Programmes.
As the UK’s leading leisure airline, with a fleet of over 63 aircraft flying to more than 220 routes to popular destinations in the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands and a wealth of European Cities, this marks an exciting time for Pilots, Cabin Crew and Engineers to hop aboard the Team.
To see all the jobs available visit http://www.jet2careers.com/

Jet2.com recruiting 90 pilots, cabin crew and engineers in the North East


An no-frills airline is seeking scores of staff in the North East as part of a massive recruitment drive.


Body recovered from Tyne is that of missing man


Police say a body recovered from the River Tyne is that of a missing man.


A driver pulled over on to the hard shoulder of the A19 after his car caught light.
The 4x4 stopped on the northbound carriageway, just after Seaham, at around midnight after smoke began to filter into the car.
Firefighters from Peterlee and a crew from Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service were called to the scene, and found the fire had taken hold of the vehicle.
The fire was put out using hose reels, with one lane of the road closed off while the area was cleared.
The driver of the car, who is from South Shields, was not injured in the incident.


A driver pulled over on to the hard shoulder of the A19 after his car caught light.


As September rolls around we take a look at what the two biggest streaming services in the UK are bringing to our screens.
Netflix
Netflix continues to be a fertile space for new programming, with original shows once again dominating September’s line-up.
From gripping crime thrillers to fascinating documentaries, we’ve picked out some highlights to get you started.
Tangerine
What is it? An acclaimed indie flick shot entirely using iPhone cameras. This day in the life portrait of two transgender prostitutes is an energetic, funny and superbly-acted tour de force of low-budget filmmaking, with surprises and invention emanating from every frame. Unlike anything else out there.
When can I watch it? September
Narcos (Season 2)
What is it? Narcos took the world by storm when its first season debuted back in 2015. Season 1 ended with the the authorities closing in on notorious drug kingpin Pablo Escobar, and Season 2 looks to get a lot more fraught as he struggles to cope with the mental pressure put upon him by the chase.
When can I watch it? September 2
The White Helmets
What is it? One area in which Netflix has really come into its own is its original documentaries, which often take a look at more niche issues. The White Helmets tells the story of a group of brave volunteer rescue workers in Syria, while looking at the humanitarian crisis in the region and its glimmers of hope. Sure to be a poignant take on one of the worst conflicts of our time.
When can I watch it? September 16
Easy (Season 1)
What is it? This Netflix original comedy comes from the mind of Joe Swanberg and has a fairly unique premise; an anthology series that takes a diverse group of people from Chicago and has them tackle issues such as love, sex, technology and culture. The show has been kept fairly under wraps up to this point, but high-profile guest stars (including Orlando Bloom) have been teased.
When can I watch it? September 22
Amanda Knox
What is it? Making A Murderer swept through Netflix like a wild fire with its true crime investigations, and now, this one off documentary looks to incite similar responses around the case of Amanda Knox, who spent four years in an Italian jail in 2007, before later being cleared of her alleged crimes. The case made shock waves around the world, and this doc should be no different.
When can I watch it? September 30
Marvel’s Luke Cage (Season 1)
What is it? Marvel hero Cage has already made a barnstorming appearance in Jessica Jones, but now he gets his own series. The first season will be dealing rather predictably with the hero’s origin story, but when you consider just what the show is building towards (Avengers-style supergroup series The Defenders), it’s enough to get even the most casual comic book fan excited. Bullets don’t hurt him and he has super strength, so we should be in for a spectacular first season.
When can I watch it? September 30
Everything else coming to Netflix UK this September:
Behind Enemy Lines (September 1)
Transformers: Robots in Disguise: Season 1 (September 1)
I Am The Ambassador (September 1)
Baby Boom September 1)
Piranha (September 1)
Bang Gang (September 1)
We’ll Never Have Paris (September 1)
Wolf Warrior (September 1)
A Perfect Day (September 1)
Holy Hell (September 1)
Dukhtar (September 1)
Kulipari – An Army of Frogs (September 2)
Chef’s Table Season 3 France (September 2)
Invoked (September 6)
In-Lawfully Yours (September 6)
Fire Dragon (September 6)
Natural Selection (September 6)
From Dusk Til Dawn Season 3 (September 7)
Digimon Fusion: Season 2 (September 8)
Cedric’s Stand-Up (September 9)
Bald Mountain (September 10)
Saneamento Básico, O Filme (September 10)
Most Likely to Die (September 13)
Extremis (September 13)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (September 15)
Flushed Away (September 15)
From Fat to Finish Line (September 15)
Natural Born Pranksters (September 15)
Only Fools And Horses Season 3 and 4 (September 15)
Cedric the Entertainer: Live from the Ville (September 16)
VeggieTales in the House Season 4 (September 23)
Audrie And Daisy (September 23)
Iliza Schlesinger: Confirmed Kills (September 23)
Once Upon A Time Season 6 (September 26)
Amazon Prime
There are a host of great films and TV shows coming to Amazon Prime UK in September, so we’ve picked out some of the highlights – from existential sci-fi to intense investigative thrillers.
Westworld
Here’s your chance to relive the cult classic that inspired HBO’s new TV version. Michael Crichton’s 1973 thriller takes in a hi-tech amusement park where paying guests rub shoulders with cyborg saloon workers and gunslingers. When two adventure-seeking patrons decide to spend some time in Westworld however, the programming goes wild, with perilous results.
When can I watch it? September 8
Room
Brie Larson won an Oscar for her heartbreaking performance in one of 2015’s most widely acclaimed movies. It tells the story of Joy (Larson) and her son Jack (Jacob Tremblay), who are held captive in a single room for seven years, with Joy yearning eternally for the freedom of the outside world, and Jack struggling to comprehend it. The two leads deliver us an emotional rollercoaster of a drama, packed with poignant moments and the occasional spike of joy.
When can I watch it? September 9
Boogie Nights
One of Paul Thomas Anderson’s defining masterpieces, Mark Wahlberg plays an eager and aspiring pornography actor in 70s California, swept up into the highs and lows of the chaotic scene. The film covers some serious topics, including excessive drug use and the dangers surrounding a career in the adult film industry, but is nevertheless a vibrant account of interesting characters trying to make their way in the world, and a parable about self-reflection.
When can I watch it? September 22
Transparent: Season 3
Jeffrey Tambor takes the lead in Transparent, now on its third season and proving to be a highlight of the modern TV calendar. Maura Pfefferman’s struggles to be accepted as a women late in her life aren’t over, and Jill Soloway’s tender story promises to provide the same delicate blend of wry comedy and relatable drama as ever.
When can I watch it? September 23
Spotlight
Spotlight beat out some pretty hefty competition to claim 2016’s Oscar for Best Picture, but it’s easy to see why. Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton and Rachel McAdams star as members of the Boston Globe’s team of investigative journalists, who worked tirelessly to expose the widespread but ignored abuse of children at the hands of Catholic priests in their city. And beyond. An eye-opening drama that’s fascinating and harrowing in equal measure, it lets the facts do the talking and avoids unnecessary grandstanding – instead showing how fearless fact-finding against a previously untouchable institution shed light on a ghastly, powerful conspiracy.
When can I watch it? September 30
Everything else coming to Amazon Prime UK in September:
Rakuen – Season 1 (September 1)
Manhattan – Season 2 (September 1)
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Part 2 (September 1)
Fallen (September 1)
Gods and Generals (September 1)
North Country (September 1)
Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment (September 1)
Superman – Unbound (September 1)
The Bachelor (September 1)
The Good German (September 1)
Big Miracle (September 4)
Christmas with the Coopers (September 4)
Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer (September 4)
Around the Bend (September 8)
Father’s Day (September 8)
The Trouble With Girls (September 8)
Blood Diamond (September 9)
April and the Extraordinary World (September 9)
Mon Roi (September 9)
The Nut Job (September 13)
Safe House (September 14)
Above the Law (September 15)
Ballistic: Ecks Vs. Sever (September 15)
Heart Condition (September 15)
The Reaping (September 15)
TMNT (September 15)
World According to Garp (September 15)
Wyatt Earp (September 15)
Chronic (September 19)
The Corruptor (September 22)
Meeting Venus (September 22)
Payback (September 22)
The Secret Garden (September 22)
Speedway (September 22)
Rattle the Cage (September 23)
Conspiracy Theory (September 25)
Cradle 2 the Grave (September 29)
Hearts in Atlantis (September 29)
Julius Caesar (September 29)
Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (September 29)
Mortal Kombat (September 29)
A Walk Among the Tombstones (September 30)
The Hexecutioners (September 30)
Orphan (September 30)

Shows to watch on Netflix and Amazon Prime in September


As September rolls around we take a look at what the two biggest streaming services in the UK are bringing to our screens.


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Torrential rain and muddy fields failed to put a dampener on Leeds Festival 2016, as rock legends Red Hot Chili Peppers added the exclamation point to a dazzling weekend of live music.
Their entertaining set featured songs from across a spectacular 30-plus year career, closing the show in style on Sunday evening and living up to lofty expectations.
Scottish rockers Biffy Clyro were on top form at Leeds Festival. Pic: Katy Blackwood.
Thousands from the region were there to see their performance plus four other headliners, including the impressive Biffy Clyro and Fall Out Boy on Friday night.
The slightly less triumphant double bill of Disclosure and Foals took to the main stage on Saturday, with music fans drenched by the worst weather at Bramham Park in years.
An all-star feast of alternative, rock and electronic music heroes - including indie pop band The 1975, hip-hop collective Boy Better Know and punk duo Slaves - also appeared across the three days.
Teesside band Mouses impressed a sizeable audience on Friday afternoon, winning over new fans before an appearance at sister festival Reading two days later.
Fall Out Boy put on an excellent show, complete with pyrotechnics. Pic: Katy Blackwood.
Maxïmo Park and Coquin Migale also flew the flag for the North East, with two new tents including a wildly popular dance stage adding gloss to an already ambitious bill.
Yet most eyes were on the main stage, and for the first time Leeds featured five co-headliners, starting with Biffy Clyro and Fall Out Boy on the alt-rock-heavy first day of the festival.
The Virginmarys were the pick of the early performers and The Vaccines their usual entertaining selves in the early evening, but A$AP Rocky had to cancel a rare UK appearance due to traffic.
Billingham duo Mouses also made the most of the opportunity to play at Leeds, entertaining a good-sized crowd on the BBC Introducing stage at 3.30pm.
Courteeners performing at Leeds Festival. Pic: Katy Blackwood.
Frontman Steven Bardgett was less lively than usual - he didn't want to break his guitar ahead of Reading Festival - but the appearance won over many new fans to their cause and impressed the assembled national press.
US pop-punk heroes Fall Out Boy are one of the defining bands of their time, and their latest appearance at Leeds was a sparkling visual spectacle featuring dancers, acrobats and pyrotechnics.
It could have easily upstaged Biffy Clyro, but the Scottish rock band are A-list in their own right, and their catalogue of alt anthems doesn't require a flashy stage show.
With songs including Many Of Horror, Mountains and The Captain all on the set list, it was a headline performance of the highest quality, and local fans will be able to catch them at their newly-announced Newcastle Arena date on 2 December.
A rare spell when it wasn't raising at Leeds Festival. Pic: Katy Blackwood.
Both bands gave Saturday's headliners Foals and Disclosure a lot to live up to, with neither highly accustomed to topping the bill on such an illustrious stage.
The weather, which was at its worst and had many clamouring for cover in the evening, failed to help their cause and tempted many to favour the covered stages for Twenty One Pilots, Crystal Castles and Maxïmo Park.
But conditions were better earlier in the day, with Frank Turner opening the main stage with a typically raucous folk rock set, and Die Antwoord providing a curious, sweary twist in the afternoon.
Newcastle band Coquin Migale also headlined the BBC Introducing stage, hot on the heels of the release of their debut album Cargo.
Synthpop band CHVRCHES were their usual cheery selves in the early evening, just as the skies started to pour, with Foals following them onto the stage for their first headline spot at a top level UK festival.
Foals are always a brilliant live band, and this was no exception to that rule, although Yannis Philippakis' cries for "dirty pits" and crowd disorder seemed less well-heeded than usual.
An atmospheric shot of Crystal Castle at Leeds Festival. Pic: Katy Blackwood.
Electronic duo Disclosure, meanwhile, unleashed the sort of set that would usually headline one of the supporting stages, not the festival's largest platform.
Their performance was assured enough and featured all of the hits, but as producers that often utilise guest vocalists, it felt like something was missing when - for example - a fill-in and not Sam Smith himself performed on Latch.
It was the weekend's only real misfire, and perhaps an experiment with a more commercial style of headline attraction that, on the day, just didn't quite work.
Sunday was a welcome return to form, with Red Hot Chili Peppers the most anticipated headliner ever since their appearance was announced.
Much earlier in the day Sundara Karma had opened the main stage, although their performance felt distant and bland, with Skindred and punk duo Slaves faring far better.
Promising bands including VANT - whose frontman Mattie Vant hails from Redcar - The Hunna offered an alternative elsewhere to a US rock-oriented main stage during the day.
Eagles of Death Metal were the biggest of those names, with their kitschy mixture of balls out rock-'n'-roll and lewd commentary from Jesse Hughes, before The Courteeners brought it back to British with a massive set greeted by dozens of flares.
It gave Imagine Dragons a hard act to follow, but their triumphant pop hit the mark and kept a growing crowd happy as the rain thankfully stayed away.
But it was Red Hot Chili Peppers that were always going to steal the headlines, making the latest stop on a world tour that has already checked into the UK this summer for T in the Park.
Reviews for that set were mixed, but this was a different show, featuring all the classics right from the opener of singalong hit Can't Stop.
Californation, Under The Bridge and By The Way was as good a trio of set closers as any band will ever be able to call upon, and all were performed with aplomb and energy.
And a two-song encore closed the show and Leeds Festival itself in inimitable style, matching the similar success of Metallica at Bramham Park in 2015.
As well as the headline names, the weekend was also a chance to catch the stars of tomorrow, with bands on the brink including Blossoms and Clean Cut Kid.
And Manchester band Cupids, sultry duo Lion Babe and rock bands Transviolet and Judas all impressed enough to suggest they could be the next big thing.
You Me At Six also returned to perform a not-so-secret set on the final day, having done the same at Reading earlier in the weekend, with Slaves one of a number to play more intimate sets on the BBC Introducing stage.
But the weekend belonged to Biffy Clyro, Fall Out Boy and the Chilis - and the Reading and Leeds organisers will find them tough acts to follow when booking the bands for 2017.
Disclosure were high up the bill at Leeds Festival. Pic: Katy Blackwood.
The crowd getting into the spirit of things during Imagine Dragons' set at Leeds Festival. Pic: Katy Blackwood.
Teesside band Mouses were down a storm on the BBC Introducing Stage. Pic: Katy Blackwood.

REVIEW: Red Hot Chili Peppers help fans forget the mud at Leeds Festival


Torrential rain and muddy fields failed to put a dampener on Leeds Festival 2016, as rock legends Red Hot Chili Peppers added the exclamation point to a dazzling weekend of live music.


David Moyes has backed Jordan Pickford, as the hunt for another goalkeeper looks set to go down to the wire.
Sunderland need another keeper after Vito Mannone ruptured ligaments in his elbow in training, ruling him out for three months.
It has left Moyes with just Pickford and untried Max Stryjek to pick from.
Sunderland have been linked with a loan move for Joe Hart, who can leave Manchester City after falling down the pecking order under Pep Guardiola.
His £125,000 a week wage would prove a major stumbling block for Sunderland though, despite reports that Manchester City will pay a large portion of the wage, while Marseille goalkeeper Yohann Pele has also been linked with a move to Wearside.
“I think part of it is what becomes available,” said Moyes. “We’ve been thrown a thousand goalkeepers.
“Everyone’s throwing in goalkeepers who would like to come and some of them would probably see themselves as number ones, some of them might see themselves as competing with Jordan and there’ll be some who just feel they’re actually, genuinely number twos and there as back-up.
“So that will all get ironed out somewhere this week because we obviously need a goalkeeper.”
When asked about Hart, Moyes said: “We need to bring in another goalkeeper, there’s no doubt about that. I wouldn’t expect to do that until Tuesday or Wednesday.
“I wouldn’t say that anybody is in the frame, because I wouldn’t mention names. But I’m always going to look at good players, because that’s what I am trying to do – attract good players.
“But I’ve got a very good young goalkeeper and you have to look to the future.
“He played well and he hasn’t got anything to be ashamed about for his performance.”
Pickford had kept Sunderland in the game at Southampton on Saturday until Jermain Defoe gave Moyes’ side the lead from the penalty spot 10 minutes from time.
But it was his mistake, in an otherwise excellent display, that ended up costing Sunderland their first three points of the season and first league win in August since 2010.
Jay Rodriguez’s low shot squirmed under the body of Washington-born Pickford five minutes from time.
Pickford held his hands up for the error, but Moyes praised his overall display.
“I told him he played really well,” said Moyes. “He knows – and he told me – that he made a mistake, but, apart from that, he played really well and made a couple of very good saves.
“But this is the dilemma you have. Everybody wants to see young British players play, and sometimes you have to accept that they are going to make mistakes.
“We can’t afford it to cost us, but I want to give the young boys a chance to show what they can do and I thought Jordan played well.”
He added: “I think the real top players who are given opportunities make mistakes, but what they do then is grow from it.
“It’s like self-development. They have to say ‘okay, that’s done’ and move on.”

Hunt for new goalkeeper set to go down to deadline day, as David Moyes backs Jordan Pickford


David Moyes has backed Jordan Pickford, as the hunt for another goalkeeper looks set to go down to the wire.


Jordan Pickford is set for an extended run in the Sunderland side after the elbow injury suffered by number one Vito Mannone.
The 22-year-old Washington-born keeper will start against Southampton at St Mary’s Stadium tomorrow afternoon.
And Pickford is looking to build on his first clean sheet picked up on his home first-team debut at the Stadium of Light against Shrewsbury Town.
The Sunderland fan admits it was a dream come true to play in front of the fans he used to sit alongside.
“It is a dream to play at the Stadium of Light, as a young lad I used to come to games all the time,” said Pickford.
“Finally, to have achieved that dream is great.”
Last season, Pickford played against Arsenal in the FA Cup and Tottenham Hotspur and Watford in the Premier League - but those were all away from home.
Wednesday’s win over League One Shrews was his first game on home soil.
His catching and distribution - which helped lead to Adnan Januzaj’s winner - stood out, while he made a superb save from Newcastle United loanee Ivan Toney.
“It was great moment, for me,” said Pickford.
“A good result and I am happy to get my first clean sheet.
“The other games [against Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and Watford] were hard and this was a tough test too.
“We got there in the end, though, and it is really good to get into the next round of the cup.”
Pickford looks set for an extended run in the side, with Mannone out with a troubling elbow injury.
There were fears that he had suffered a suspected fractured elbow after injuring his arm in training on Tuesday but the full extent of his injury is yet to be determined.
He is set to see a specialist, with Mannone suffering from a lot of swelling.
Paul Bracewell, assistant manager, said: “In terms of the bone, they said it wasn’t a fracture, but there’s still a lot of swelling there, so the scan will probably give us a good indication in terms of if there is any ligament damage.”
Jordan Pickford and Duncan Watmore have been selected for England Under-21 duty. They will face Norway in an U21 Euro qualifier against Norway at Colchester United’s Community Stadium on Tuesday 6 September (KO 5.45pm).

Jordan Pickford aims to build on ‘dream’ home debut for Sunderland


Jordan Pickford is set for an extended run in the Sunderland side after the elbow injury suffered by number one Vito Mannone.


Staff at North East branches of restaurant chain Frankie & Benny's are today fearing for their jobs after it was announced 33 under-performing sites are to close.
Its owner the Restaurant Group booked pre-tax losses of £22.5million for the first half of the year as it took a hit from a £59.1million exceptional charge linked to the store closures and writedowns.
The closures will affect up to 1,000 jobs, although it is understood that the company will redeploy the vast majority of staff in other outlets.
Like-for-like sales fell 3.9% as the group, which has issued a string of profit warnings, flagged a "challenging trading period".
Chairman Debbie Hewitt said: "The board has moved quickly to undertake a review of the operating strategy and we now have clarity on the issues facing our leisure brands, particularly Frankie & Benny's.
"The brand remains relevant and popular, and we are confident that improved performance will be achieved by being more customer-focused and data-driven, and through better operational execution."
The Restaurant Group admitted it has lost value-conscious customers at Frankie & Benny's after "significant price increases".
The firm pledged to "look at the pricing architecture of the menu" and "reinvigorate the value offer" in a bid to attract more families to its outlets.
The next phase of the review will look at stablemates Chiquito, Coast To Coast, Joe's Kitchen and Garfunkel's.
Earlier this month, the company ousted chief executive Danny Breithaupt, replacing him with the former boss of Paddy Power, Andy McCue.
Frankie & Benny's has a dozen restaurants in the region, in Sunderland, Washington, Boldon, Newcastle, Gateshead, Dalton Park, North Shields, Cramlington, Stockton and Middlesbrough.

Frankie & Benny's staff fear for jobs as 33 restaurants to close


Staff at North East branches of restaurant chain Frankie & Benny


“People have said they feel like Deloris Van Cartier is not too dissimilar to myself – she’s a strong black female with a big voice” – when it comes to finding a new actress to take the lead in Sister Act, you could say there’s ‘nun’ better than Alexandra Burke.
The former X Factor star has stepped into the shoes of Whoopi Goldberg, who played the disco diva turned nun-on-the-run in the film of the same name.
Now a new tour of the comedy tale is hitting the road with direction and choreography from Strictly Come Dancing’s Craig Revel Horwood, and has already racked up rave reviews in its first few weeks.
Channelling her inner Deloris follows Alexandra’s success in the role of Rachel Marron in The Bodyguard. And she says she’s enjoying getting in the habit.
“I am over the moon with the reaction so far – I think it’s natural to be nervous and apprehensive about what people will think, especially as the show is still within its first month but I honestly couldn’t have hoped for better.
“We as a cast are learning every day and always seek to improve so to know that already it has been so well received is just great.”
Like many, Alexandra was a fan of the 1992 film which spawned the musical.
“I watched the film when I was a lot younger and loved it,” she said. “What really sold the show to me was the soundtrack, so am I so pleased it has been turned into a musical and that I am a part of it.”
Those disco tracks lend themselves perfectly to Alexandra’s powerful vocals which led to her winning the X Factor in 2008.
Speaking about belting out those big tunes, she said: “I love it. A lot have people have said they feel like Deloris Van Cartier is not too dissimilar to myself – she’s a strong black female with a big voice, a huge personality and a passion for music. I have such a broad taste in music, so being able to get on stage each night, step into Deloris’s shoes and into the 70s is amazing.”
She added: “The show is actually quite different to the film, but the storyline is still the same. It’s filled with so much energy and has such a fun factor about it. The storyline is so unique, it’s not something you expect to see – a disco diva in a convent. It definitely adds a new dimension to the plot. The detail that has gone into this show is incredible. There’s so many comical parts throughout and the cast’s delivery is just phenomenal.”
Treading the boards is a new direction for the singer, whose X Factor win led to hit singles Hallelujah, Bad Boys and Broken Heels, as well as her own headline tours.
But despite the album releases, she says theatre has always interested her.
“It was always something I wanted to do but I just wasn’t sure when,” she said. “When the opportunity to star as Rachel Marron in the Bodyguard first came along I remember being apprehensive about taking it on because it was out of my comfort zone and I didn’t have much acting experience, if any at all.
“But it is honestly the best decision I ever made. I can’t even begin to explain just how much I have learnt from musical theatre. I think any artist who gets offered the opportunity to be part of a show should grab it with both hands.
“My confidence has grown immensely as a result and I have made some great friends throughout my journey so far. I am so thrilled to now be onto my second show and playing the new part of Deloris Van Cartier. I get to perform to a theatre of people day in day out, doing what I love, singing - I feel truly blessed that I am in position to do this.
“It is not a change of direction forever, my music is still the most important thing to me and along with the show’s schedule I do try and factor in time in the studio to work on my own material, which I hope to release towards the back end of 2017.”
It was her own music which last brought the star to the Empire for her headline All Night Long tour in 2011.
“I cannot wait to come back,” she said. “It is a completely different experience being part of a show as opposed to your own show.”
•Sister Act is at Sunderland Empire from September 5-10. Tickets available from the Box Office, via the ticket centre on 0844 871 3022 or at www.ATGtickets.com/Sunderland

INTERVIEW: Alexandra Burke on heading to Sunderland with Sister Act


“People have said they feel like Deloris Van Cartier is not too dissimilar to myself – she’s a strong black female with a big voice” – when it comes to finding a new actress to take the lead in Sister Act, you could say there’s ‘nun’ better than Alexandra Burke.