MORE than 750 students at Northumbria University are self-isolating after testing positive for Covid-19. A spokesperson for the university, in Newcastle, said that as of Friday, it was aware of 770 students testing positive – only 78 of whom were showing symptoms of the virus. All these students, as […]
Day: 2 October 2020
Sunderland boss gives super-fan George Foster a welcome phone call
SUNDERLAND fan George Foster received a surprising phone call yesterday from Sunderland manager Phil Parkinson. The 93-year-old super-fan has followed Sunderland his whole life and is currently chairman of the Supporters’ Association. Over recent months George had felt detached from the club due to the impact of Covid, but […]
Freddy Fiat or Peter Porsche: what’s your car’s name?
DO you drive a ‘Freddy Fiat’, ‘Martha Mercedes’, ‘Naomi Nissan’ … or perhaps you’re lucky enough to be behind the wheel of ‘Peter Porsche’? Yes, today (October 2) is National Name Your Car Day – so we asked our readers to share their car names with us. From quirky […]
UoS Students’ Union has big plans for Black History Month
“CELEBRATING black British people that have been shaping our nation’s story, making Britain a better place.” These were the words of Prime Minister Boris Johnson on the first day of Black History Month. But how many people in Sunderland are actually aware of this celebration, which runs through October? […]
Sunderland businesses call for more Covid-19 government support
SUNDERLAND bars and restaurants are calling for greater financial support, following the tightening of regional coronavirus restrictions. The local rules ban people from socialising outside their own household, and say groups of no more than six can meet up. People have also been told to avoid meeting with other […]
Carly’s scientific approach to beauty sees her flying high
COSMETIC science student and award-winning blogger Carly Musleh has been using the knowledge she has developed during her course to offer an insight into the beauty industry – as well as picking up thousands more followers in the process. The 37-year-old, from South Shields, is well known for her YouTube […]