Ellie Byrne

May 24, 2024 | sparksunderland.com | Ellie Byrne |Adam Tones |Annika Hermine Bottcher |Annika Hermine Böttcher

Caden Kelly in action against Reading (Credit: Ian Horrocks)Sunderland Under-21 claimed a thrilling 4-3 extra-time victory at the Select Car Leasing stadium over Reading Under-21 in the Premier League 2 play-off semi-final to book their spot in the final. Black Cats captain Ellis Taylor scored a superb hat-trick, which included a last-gasp equaliser with the last kick of normal time to force the match into an additional 30 minutes.

May 3, 2024 | fashion-north.com | Ellie Byrne

Fashion North discovers the trend that is modernising day by day and giving new life to the timeless leopard print style. You’ve probably seen leopard print popping up everywhere, it’s been on runways, in stores and all over social media, with the #leopardprint tag having over 3.3 million posts on Instagram. The iconic pattern first gained popularity in the 1960s, but leopard print has made a fierce comeback.

Apr 15, 2024 | fashion-north.com | Ellie Byrne

The rise of second-hand clothing is at an all-time high. Second-hand seller Vinted recently reported a rise in sales of 51% at the end of 2023, and its popularity shows no signs of slowing down. The website -which allows users to sell their used or unwanted clothes for an inexpensive price- attributes increasing awareness of environmental sustainability as a reason for the growth.

Apr 15, 2024 | fashion-north.com | Ellie Byrne

Newcastle upon Tyne is a city known for its electrifying nightlife. From chic bars along the River Tyne to lively clubs in the city centre, Newcastle’s nightlife offers a powerful canvas for fashion lovers to showcase their style. We hit the streets of Newcastle to chat with locals about their fashion choices on a night out, analysing the stories behind their garments and finding out the inspiration for their outfits. Charlie, 21, Newcastle.

Apr 10, 2024 | derbyshiretimes.co.uk | Ellie Byrne

Thousands of homes and businesses in parts of the Peak District in Derbyshire will gain access to lightning-fast broadband after a £10 million contract was awarded to wholesale network provider FullFibre Ltd as part of the government’s £5 billion mission, Project Gigabit.