Wearside

Wearside is an unrecognised conurbation in North East England, mostly referring to the City of Sunderland, but also including parts of County Durham including Seaham The people of Wearside often refer to themselves as "Mackems".

The principle settlement of Wearside is Sunderland, however the other areas of the conurbation are Washington, Durham, Chester le street, Houghton le spring, Easington, Hetton Le Hole and Seaham. With a population in the region of 450,000

Economy

Like all of the North East, Wearside and Sunderland were economically structured by Primary industry; with a great deal of the economy dependent on coal mining with large collieries such as Monkwearmouth Colliery, which declined rapidly during the mid 20th century and many areas became deprived with vast unemployment as a result. The city of Sunderland and parts of Wearside have slowly rejuvenated over the years however many areas like Easington still face social problems today.

Media

The Sunderland Echo is the prime newspaper of Wearside and is sold throughout the area. Online Wearside is covered primarily by BBC Wear a regional subdivision of the BBC.

port

The Wearside Football League is one of the levels in the English football league system and contains amateur teams such as Easington Colliery A.F.C. and Seaham Red Star F.C.. The only professional football team located in the area is Sunderland A.F.C., a Premier League based in Sunderland. The only other professional sporting team that is located on Wearside is the Durham County Cricket Club, that is based in Chester le street.

External links

* [http://www.bbc.co.uk/wear/ BBC Wear]
* [http://www.wearsideonline.com/ Wearside online]