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Sunderland will become the centre of an unusual branch of competitive gaming this October. Military personnel from several countries are due to compete at the inaugural International Defence Esports Games, a tournament combining conventional esports with drone racing. The finals will be held at the British Arena from 9 to 11 October 2026. Online qualifiers determine which countries reach Sunderland, with the top eight nations in each of four gaming disciplines progressing to the live event.

Brookside Theatre has a packed programme of brilliant events, from musicals and bands to special live shows so Jo was joined on Drive by Howie Rogers from premier tribute band Never 42 ahead of their gig on 22nd August. Level 42’s jazz funk-pop sound is famously difficult to capture, which is exactly why Never 42 have built such a strong reputation.

On last Thursday’s broadcast of Night Shift on Phoenix 90 FM, I had the pleasure of chatting with Nashville based singer songwriter Camryn Gardner about music, home, heartbreak and the slightly inconvenient fact that chasing your dreams can sometimes mean putting a few thousand miles between you and the people who gave you the courage to chase them in the first place.

Saint Francis Hospice Concert Band. Credit: Amy Peck Photography The Saint Francis Hospice Concert Band has raised an incredible £4,400 for the hospice following its sell-out debut concert. The inaugural performance at Corpus Christi Church in Collier Row on Sunday 19 July exceeded all expectations, with tickets selling out around 10 days before the event and organisers having to turn people away as the church reached capacity.

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The music played on this mornings Decades Breakfast was: Alicia Bridges – I Love The Nightlife Demis Roussos – Forever And Ever 10Cc – Dreadlock Holiday Baccara – Yes Sir I Can Boogie Barbra Streisand and Donna Summer – No More Tears Diana Ross-Love Hangover Barry White – Let The Music Play Bonnie Tyler – It’s A Heartache Bryan Ferry – Dance Away

Familiar favourites, a few surprises and some forgotten gems… Playlist: 99 Souls feat. Destiny’s Child & Brandy – The Girl Is Mine Flip & Fill feat.