Empire Cinemas will host a free MiniCon event featuring local vendors and numerous activities on Saturday. In celebration of the release of “Avengers: Infinity War” and the upcoming releases of “Solo: A Star Wars Story” and “Deadpool 2,” attendees are encouraged to dress in Cosplay and take part in activities […]
Author: Amy Golden
Teesside chicken Parmo Dish Makes Appearance On TopChef
The famous Teesside chicken parmo made an appearance on MasterChef on Thursday night. Anthony O’Shaughnessy, 26, served the parmo for his second round dish on the show. The ambulance call operator from Gateshead, said of his risky choice: “When I had the opportunity to design a two-course meal, I just […]
Feeling S.A.D. This Winter?
With weather like this week’s snow storm, most of us make the most of the cold air and extra snow by curling up with a mug of hot chocolate and enjoying the winter. The shorter amount of daylight through the winter is just another excuse to stay indoors. But this […]
A Community to Stop Sexual Assault
It’s a Wednesday night and I’m feeling good. I’ve been pre-drinking with friends, and now we’re out on the town. Into a club we go, dancing and drinking some more. One of my friends shouts “Toilet!” to me over the music. I nod, even though I don’t have to go, […]
Faces of LGBT History Month
February was LGBT History Month, a time to remember and celebrate LGBT history as well as look at areas where society still needs to move forward in terms of equality. As the month comes to a close, young adults of the LGBT community shared their stories and what this month […]
Fuel poverty leads to preventable winter deaths according to new report
On Fuel Poverty Awareness Day, Sunderland City Council has highlighted the help available to those unable to warm their houses during winter months. A spokesperson for the Sunderland City Council said: “Increasing financial pressures on all families, especially those with children, is a national issue which we work hard with […]
Proposals sought for major art commission to celebrate the new Wear Crossing
Sunderland Culture and the Cultural Spring are seeking proposals from artists to work on a large scale arts commission for the New Wear Crossing opening this spring. Working with Sunderland City Council, Sunderland Culture is commissioning an art piece that responds creatively to the new bridge, in order to celebrate […]
Science club hosts launch event at Sunderland University
Bright Sparks Science and Technology Club hosted a launch event for the 2017-18 school year at Sunderland University on Saturday morning. Both parents and children participated in demonstrations ranging from interactive robot exhibits to LEGO challenges inside the Science Complex. Over 60 parents and children registered for the event, including […]