The multimedia newsroom at the University of Sunderland is inviting members of the community to experience life as a journalist and contribute to its digital and broadcast platforms. The mediaHUB, at The David Puttnam Media Centre, offers exciting opportunities for people to gain hands-on experience in media production, multimedia journalism […]
Body found in Tyne is believed to be missing woman Margaret Macdermott, Northumbria police say. At 12:23pm on Tuesday, March 22, police received a report that a body had been seen in the River Tyne at the Quayside. The body was recovered from the water and, although not yet formally […]
At least 31 people killed and many others injured in a series of explosions at Brussels airport and in the city’s subway system, Belgian media have reported. The blasts came just days after the main suspect in last November’s terror attacks in Paris was arrested in the Belgian capital. There […]
Northumbria Police are praising football fans after a passionate but peaceful Tyne-Wear derby yesterday (March 20). More than 50,000 fans packed St James’ Park for the 1.30pm kick-off with just under 3,000 of those travelling from Sunderland. Out of that crowd there have only been 20 arrests – 19 men and […]
Residents and businesses in Sunderland’s Seaburn have been viewing plans to put the area back on the seaside tourist map, and create new jobs, leisure facilities and homes. The consultation event at the Seaburn Leisure Centre on March 11 and 12, which showcased the new proposals, was well-attended by more […]
The University of Sunderland has been shortlisted in three categories for the national Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2016. Based on reviews from 25,000 students across the UK the University has been shortlisted in the Job Prospects, Course and Lecturers, and Student Support categories, with the winners announced at a ceremony […]
A new degree has been created by a North East university to connect graduates with the growing cosmetics, personal care and fragrance industry – worth approximately £17 billion to the UK each year. The University of Sunderland has designed its new Cosmetic Science degree around the science-led industry, which focuses […]
Tesco and FareShare are calling out to charities and community groups across the north east to register for an exciting new service which will see unsold food become meals for vulnerable people across the city. As part of its ongoing pledge to cut food waste, Tesco’s Community Food Connection programme […]
A BRITs Critics’ Choice Awards nominee will be heading to Wearside to perform at a major awards ceremony. Izzy Bizu, who was one of three performers in the running for the prestigious award – whose past winners include Adele, Sam Smith and James Bay – will be joining headliners Lawson […]
On Tuesday evening, March 1, police arrested a 50-year-old man on suspicion of having explosives in suspicious circumstances. The arrest was part of a pro-active intelligence led operation and the man remains in custody helping police with their enquiries. As part of these enquiries police officers and Explosive Ordnanse Disposal […]