An investigation by SR News exposes the process of buying essays online and the impact it has on top ranking universities. Essay mills argue that their services are aimed mainly at helping students who are struggling to work on their essays, by proofreading and/or offering support. An investigation by SR […]
Author: Mariam Khattab
Wallace the lion – a timeline of Sunderland Museum’s famous mascot
Walking down the ground floor of Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens, you probably won’t be able to miss Wallace the lion, one of the most famous exhibits of the museum. The stuffed lion was bought by the museum in the late 70s and has been on display for wearsiders ever since. […]
BBC brings digital skills to Sunderland
BBC Academy’s digital experts will be delivering free workshops at the University of Sunderland, offering an opportunity to get clued-up on the latest in digital content and hands-on with new technology. The BBC’s Digital Skills Morning will kick off at the National Glass Centre on October 15, 8.45am-1pm providing a special focus on […]
Kayll Road library hosts event to find a hero for Chloe
Recently reopened Kayll Road library, hosts an event to find a stem-cell match for Chloe Gray, who suffers from Diamond Blackfan anemia (DBA). People from across Sunderland signed up at the library to show their support for the seven-year-old girl and her family, who are desperate to find a match […]
Pitch feud in Washington over Council’s housing plan
Sunderland City Council proposed plans which could see development in the pitches of the Southern Area Playing Fields in Washington turned into a housing estate. The Council’s Core Strategy and Development Plan proposed that the football pitches, off Bonemill Lane in Rickleton, could be transformed into over 200 new […]
Durham schools on lockdown after receiving threatening e-mails
Schools across the North East region received threatening e-mails on the morning of March 28. The malicious e-mails that were sent to schools all over the country, warn schools that students will be the target of attacks later today. Durham Constabulary, however, confirm that the email threats are not considered […]
Sunderland student raises money for CRY as part of her studies
Sunderland student, Georgina Percival, managed to raise money for the Cardiac Risk in the Young charity (CRY) as part of a university project. Georgina, a final-year Music student at the University of Sunderland, raised more than £360 in one month for CRY, while performing a gig. The donations were received […]
Campaigns sparked as low bus coverage affects North East
Britain is facing the lowest bus coverage in 28 years. An analysis published by the BBC’s Shared Data Unit, shows that the bus networks in Britain have shrunk to lower levels that were last seen in the late 1980s. Bus cuts were seen in different areas in the North East, […]
Festivals sweep across Sunderland as the city celebrates Year of the Dog
Dragon dances, lion dances, Kung Fu performances and Chinese calligraphy, that is only part of the numerous Chinese New Year celebrations seen in Sunderland in the 2018 festivities. Crowds from all parts of Sunderland gathered in different venues to witness the family friendly celebrations. Organised events attracted a lot of […]
Anger Among University Students As Lecturers From Two Local Universities Go On Strike
Newcastle and Durham Universities’ lecturers plan to go on strike for 14 days, starting February 22, among 61 other national universities. The strikes, supported by the University and College Union (UCU) and the National Union of Students (NUS), have sparked frustration among students who feel such strikes could be unfair […]