On October 20, leading nurse Lisa Bayliss-Pratt returned to the University of Sunderland to open the final element of the Sciences Phase II development, the Living Lab. The Living Lab has the most advanced healthcare industry equipment, including specialist simulation equipment. It offers students a hands-on practical experience in realistic […]
A major public protest is planned over the relocation of a life-saving medical facility on South Tyneside. The removal of the Stroke Unit has already put lives at risk, with more emergency medical services expected to move from South Shields to Sunderland. Gemma Taylor, Area Organiser for Unison, said: “We […]
The National Centre for the Written Word opens to the public on Saturday October 22 in South Shields town centre. Opening with an exhibition showcasing the works of famous local movie director Sir Ridley Scott, The Word aims to become a centre for north east writing, reading and learning. And […]
Sunderland City Council are to hold an open evening for National Adoption Week at the Aquatic Centre on Wednesday October 19. Sun FM reported that 63% of the people in the North East region have knowledge of adoption and fostering. National Adoption Week, brings together a large network of people […]
Sunderland’s Business Improvement District has launched its festive plans, including the return of the popular Frost village, with the aim to get more people shopping in the city. Sunderland’s Frost Village is set to return to Keel Square, Sunderland, this year, including the open air ice rink and winter markets. The Frost […]
Students across the North East are being encouraged to register with a GP in order to receive their Meningitis immunisation. Those born between 01/09/96 and 31/08/97 should already have been contacted by their GP. Given the recent rise in the disease, from the current academic year (2016/17) all year 9 […]
Since announcing their bid for City of Culture 2021, Sunderland’s campaign makers have been working non-stop to rally support for their cause. It would seem their hard work is paying off as cultural hubs from NewcastleGateshead, such as Sage Gateshead, have publicly backed the bid. Paul Callaghan of the Music, […]
One of Sunderland’s most influential rap artists, Jay ‘Smooth Jezza’ Henderson, is also a barber. He says that the conversation of Nissan’s closure is continuously increasing within his barbershop. Following Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn’s revelation that he is ‘confident’ of a resolution, Jay insists that he doesn’t “think the Nissan […]
The popular high-street bakery chain Greggs is to begin a delivery service trial in Newcastle ahead of it being rolled out nationally. The service is being tested at the Cobalt Business Park in North Tyneside, where over 14,000 people work. The Business Park is to be the first location in […]
(Photo credit: Independent) Some of the North East’s finest Olympians and Paralympians took part in a bus parade in Manchester today to celebrate their record-breaking performances in Rio. Olympic star Aly Dixon has hailed the celebration parade for giving athletes the chance to thank the British public for their support in […]