THE scale of the trade in counterfeit goods – and the cost to the UK’s economy – is unknown, because no national database exists, an SR News enquiry has found. We found that while details of local sales and seizures are recorded by the trading standards departments run by local authorities, […]
Sunderland graffiti artist Frank Styles has revealed details about top secret artwork he’s creating for the Sunderland City of Culture bid 2021. Styles, who specialises in spray painting walls, says his new piece involves him producing art on a truck and while he cant reveal specific details he has spoken how […]
Sunderland Council have given the go ahead for the £8.2million venue for the new performing arts theatre which will be adjacent to the Old Fire Station on High Street West. The theatre is expected to have enough space for 450 seats and will fit at least 700 people standing. It […]
The Government has slashed funding for homeless people in Sunderland by nearly half since 2012 due to budget cuts. In 2012/13, a grant of £216,470 was provided to Sunderland Council by the Department for Communities and Local Government. In the current year, 2016/17, a grant of £138,364 has been provided […]
The Renowned Opera singer, Graeme Danby raises funds for Age UK for the elderly community in Sunderland. Age UK Director, Alan Patchett said: “Every year this event raises approximately £2,000 which goes towards Sunderland’s charity Age UK.” Danby was joined together with brass band player, Andrew Hedley and musical Director […]
A Motorbike mad father from Sunderland has ridden up to the French Alps as part of the Euro Bike Rally 2016 in Les Saisies, France. Every year, a motorbike rally is held and this year, Ray Inskipp, from Ryhope in Sunderland, organised an Annual CBX Euro Rally to the Alps. Inskipp’s […]
Sunderland City Council are to hold an open evening for National Adoption Week at the Aquatic Centre on Wednesday October 19. Sun FM reported that 63% of the people in the North East region have knowledge of adoption and fostering. National Adoption Week, brings together a large network of people […]
School pupils in Sunderland and Jarrow have created their very own version of the Bible. The new Bible, printed on May 3, will include colourful contributions from pupils from a number of schools. These include five schools in Sunderland: New Silksworth Infant School, Seaburn Dene Junior School, Southmoor Academy, Barbar Priestman School, […]