As the government finally admits the link between food banks and Universal Credit, Sarah Sinclair meets those let down by the system. “I don’t know if I’ll get through one day to the next, that’s the honest answer,” admits dad of one, Glen, at Bethany City Church food bank. “If […]
Month: February 2019
Councillor “angry” at vandalism of sensory garden for children with autism in Sunderland
A sensory garden for autistic children at the Downhill Centre in Sunderland has been destroyed by vandals. This has left voluntary group Include ‘In’ Autism, who organise and run the garden, “devastated:. Paul Stewart, a Sunderland City Council representative for Redhill, said: “There is not a lot to add that […]
Fortnite tournament to be held at St. James’ Park in Newcastle
Fortnite players will have a chance to take part in a massive Fortnite tournament that will be held at St. James’ Park in Newcastle from March 1 until March 3. One hundred gamers will have a chance to go head-to-head for prizes, ranging up to a £25,000 prize for the winning […]
Suspected stabbing in Walker results in five arrests
By Shannon Murphy Five people have been arrested as part of an investigation into a suspected stabbing in Walker yesterday. At around 10am on Wednesday police received a report that a man had been assaulted outside of an address on Chatsworth Gardens in Walker. A neighbour has told how he heard […]
New graduate competencies offer children the best start in life
By Kyra Sims The University of Sunderland has been selected as part of a national pilot to develop highly skilled graduates which will help improve the lives of young children and their families. Sunderland is one of only eight universities in the country – and first in the North East […]
Nursing courses at University of Sunderland in line for awards
By Grace Crowley The University of Sunderland continues to lead the way in offering the highest level nursing programmes after being nominated for two prestigious national awards. The University has been shortlisted at this year’s Student Nursing Times Awards for Nurse Education provider of the Year (Pre-reg) and for Partnership of […]
Sunderland centre to celebrate International Women’s Day with the community
Hope Street Xchange are helping the Sunderland community celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8 at 8:30am until 1pm. The centre has celebrated International Women’s Day with the Sunderland community since the building opened in 2013, however, this year they are taking a completely different angle and celebrating charity and […]
Two men charged with murder of Sunderland teenager
Two men have been charged with the murder of Connor Brown, 18, from Sunderland. Connor was found behind The Borough pub in the city centre in the early hours of Sunday morning after an alleged stabbing. He was taken into hospital but later died from his injuries, which police say […]
Tributes left after teen dies in Sunderland City Centre
Tributes have been left in Sunderland City Centre after an 18-year-old man died on a night out. Friends and family have been paying tribute to the young man, named on social media as Connor Brown, who was allegedly murdered in the early hours of Sunday morning. The 18-year-old was a […]
Kids make merry at the Washington Wetland Centre’s Puddle Jumping Championship
Over two hundred children from across the North East made their way to the Washington Wetland Centre for some winter fun at the 2019 Puddle Jumping Championship. The annual event, which ran from February 18-27, 2019, featured various activities such as welly hanging, hurdle crossing and ceramic boot decorating among […]