FRAUDSTERS are targeting vulnerable people during the pandemic with fake NHS texts to obtain personal details, with elderly people more at risk. A new scam has begun to emerge which takes advantage of people desperate for the Covid-19 vaccine, where the offenders will send a text or email which looks […]
Year: 2021
Why Debenhams closure could be a hammer-blow for city’s high street
DEBENHAMS stores are to shut down after online fashion retailer Boohoo bought the brand and website for £55m. The chain was already in the process of closing stores and moving to online-only sales after failing to secure a rescue deal for the business. THE closure of Debenhams’ stores is […]
Students and teachers are struggling with home learning during lockdown
STUDENTS Dominic Lee and Patrick Harland have shared just how difficult they are finding working from home. Dominic, an English Language student, said that he struggled to find the same motivation working from home than he did in a university setting. Due to current lockdown restrictions, he added that he […]
Children missing out on key cognitive skills
KEY physiological researchers have stated children need school to develop cognitive skills, have consistent mental health, produce communication skills, and show continuous growth within their physical health. So how many of these key areas are children missing out on during online teaching? THE stigma for young teens in school has […]
Former Willie Mullins horse Yorkhill may race in Cheltenham Gold Cup
Reporter Cieran Faulder catches up with racehorse owner Dave Armstrong, who’s delighted that one of his mounts may well be competing in one of horse racing’s biggest events, the Gold Cup at Cheltenham, in March. FORMER Willie Mullins recruit Yorkhill is taking on some of the best chasers in […]
Pandemic may be creating a bonus for North East house-sellers
THE pandemic is creating many unwelcome things in our lives – but there are signs it may actually be a financial bonus for house-sellers in the North East. According to consumer website Which there was a small regional housing boom towards the end of last year, with 115,190 property sales […]
Grey squirrel contraceptives could be key in battle to save red squirrels
CONTRACEPTIVES for grey squirrels is the latest method to help control their numbers in order to save endangered native red squirrels. Steve Barrett, a North East Red Squirrels (NeRS) Trustee told SR News: “We have always hoped for a contraceptive developed for grey squirrels.” Grey squirrels are an invasive species […]
Millions in value added to region’s businesses thanks to UoS project
A MULTI-MILLION-POUND University of Sunderland project is having a critical impact on North East businesses, a new report has found. At a time when many of the region’s manufacturing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are having to re-think and readjust their practices, a UoS support project is proving a much-needed […]
Student teacher turns “princess” to put some sparkle into homeschooling
LISA Marchioli, a trainee teacher at the University of Sunderland, has been unable to go on her primary school placement or run her children’s entertainment business because of coronavirus restrictions. THE 24-year-old is now combining her two passions – teaching and performing – and creating free online educational videos dressed […]
Meet the 1000th university trainee teacher getting ready to change lives
NEVER has the role of the schoolteacher been more important than it is today. ALONG with NHS and healthcare workers, teachers have become the heroes of the pandemic, and their role as educators have been highlighted as never before. The University of Sunderland has played a key part in supporting […]