The first case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Sunderland. The Sunderland resident who tested positive for the coronavirus is receiving care at South Tyneside District Hospital in South Shields. Over 320 cases of the coronavirus have now been confirmed in the UK with the number of deaths rising to […]
Day: 9 March 2020
Nissan unveils £52 million investment for Sunderland business
Nissan has unveiled plans to invest £52 million in Sunderland as it begins preparation for their new Qashqai line. The investment, which will provide the Sunderland branch with a new XL press line, has been praised by the North East Chamber of Commerce. A spokeswoman for the North East Chamber […]
Edward Westman and University of Sunderland win Commercial Award at Royal Television Society Awards 2020
Edward Westman, video producer at the University of Sunderland had several reasons to smile after collecting the commercial award at the Royal Television Society’s North East and borders awards show. Held at the Hilton Newcastle Gateshead, Westman’s video depicted life at the North East institution and he noted: “If there […]
SUN Racing 2019/20: Formula Student team attend Sheffield showcase as they plot path to Silverstone
University of Sunderland students participating in the SUN Racing programme travelled to Sheffield Hallam University on Wednesday evening to partake in the annual Formula Student Regional Showcase. Michael Gibson, Jemma Cavendish and Dudley Mahlangu – joined on stage by Nabeel Ali, Joseph Burton, Ziya Cerezci and Dev Nichani – gave […]
Knife Angel leaves Gateshead to go to the next location on its UK tour
THE Knife Angel is set to leave the North East today, it has spent the last month educating the North East on the effects of knife crime. THE 27 ft sculpture is currently touring the UK in order to raise awareness for knife crime. The Knife Angel has been located […]