“We are a theatre company that aims to change the world one play at a time”. This is what Catrina McHugh from Open Clasp Theatre Company hopes to achieve. Rattle Snake is a epic tale based on real life stories of women who have faced and survived coercive controlling domestic […]
Author: Katie Baggott
Sunderland schools strike high on GCSE results day
Students at a schools across Sunderland have struck high marks today (August 24) in their GCSE results. Hetton school in Hetton-Le-Hole moved to a new school building last September and also had a change in leadership this February. As a result of the school’s ‘Learn to Achieve’ strategy, the number of students achieving a good […]
Monthly meditation sessions at North East churches aid mental health awareness
It is estimated that 31% of adults in the North East suffer from mental health disorders, but resources are available to help with such issues. Lanchester and Burnhope Church is offering monthly meditation sessions, with the help of its Reverend at 7pm on the third Tuesday of every month to […]
‘Sextortion’: Warnings issued after webcam blackmail cases double
The National Crime Agency has released a Youtube video aimed at warning potential victims of the danger they face from ‘Sextortion’. Northumbria Police are supporting a national campaign to block out ‘sextortion’, as the issue is said to be significantly under-reported. ‘Sextortion’ is a form of blackmail where criminals use fake identities […]
NSPCC launch dedicated hotline for victims of sexual abuse
Following shocking relevations from ex-Sunderland footballer, Paul Stewart, who has recently opened up about his shocking childhood abuse; the NSPCC has launched a dedicated hotline for victims of sexual abuse. Courageous former professional footballers, Andy Woodward, Steve Walters and Paul Stewart have spoken about the abuse they suffered too. (Photography credit: […]
The ‘Movember’ movement is back!
Now we’re into November, it’s time to take action in tackling men’s health on a global scale by joining the ‘Movember’ movement! The Movember Foundation aims to raise awareness and funds for men’s health issues, such as prostate cancer, depression and suicide prevention, in a firm attempt to ultimately reduce […]
Living Lab launches at the University of Sunderland
On October 20, leading nurse Lisa Bayliss-Pratt returned to the University of Sunderland to open the final element of the Sciences Phase II development, the Living Lab. The Living Lab has the most advanced healthcare industry equipment, including specialist simulation equipment. It offers students a hands-on practical experience in realistic […]