#The CoronaDiaries A University of Sunderland media graduate sends us his thoughts on the situation at home in Romania, on life under lockdown and his reflections on humanity. By Tudor Tamas THE unnatural silence of crisp spring mornings, usually dominated by the sound of loud, heavy traffic on the […]
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A weekend apart … brought together
#The CoronaDiaries TO SUM up their second weekend in isolation, students contributing to The CoronaDiaries project share a snapshot and some words about life in lockdown. Remember, even though we’re separated for now, we’re all in this together… QUARANTINE PHOTOGRAPHY Ryan Lim “I USUALLY do my photography digitally, […]
Cuts to regional fire services ‘put public and firefighters at risk’
Image courtesy of Fire Brigades Union. FIREFIGHTERS’ lives – and those of people they’re trying to save – are being put at risk by Government cuts to the regional fire service, a union leader has warned. Russ King, Secretary of the Tyne and Wear Fire Brigades Union (FBU), said: “These […]
Review leads possibility for self-employment reforms
Businesswoman, Julie Deane, has released a Government sanctioned review, detailing changes that could be made towards the self-employed. Released in February this year, the review highlights problems with self-employment and offers solutions, for example; increasing maternity allowance paid to self-employed workers for the first six weeks so it would be […]
Newcastle woman celebrates David Beckham’s birthday with his life sized cardboard cut-out
Ex England Football international, David Beckham, celebrated his 41st birthday on May 2, but he had no idea that he was celebrating elsewhere in a Newcastle Upon Tyne home. Susan McIver from Newcastle, first found her Beckham cardboard cut out 10 years ago after he was abandoned next to to […]
WATCH: Sunderland City 10k
Thousands of runners braved the cold winds and rain on Sunday to take part in the sixth Run Sunderland Festival based in Keel Square. The festival hosts both the Sunderland City 10k and half marathon, with the start and finish lines on St Mary’s Way for the first time as […]
The Bridges showcases Sunderland fashion with debut catwalk show
Four days of live fashion shows took place in the Sunderland Bridges Shopping Centre from Thursday 21st till Sundays 24th of April 2016. The Bridges Fashion Weekend hosted by heart presenter Kelly Scott. The organiser, Samantha Czwordon-Wright, said: “We really felt that, it was about time we had one and […]
Newcastle celebrates the Queen’s 90th birthday
A small occasion was prepared to honour the Queen’s anniversary, as she celebrates her 90th birthday and becomes the longest reigning monarch in history. Everyone, who is living in Newcastle, was invited to join the celebration in the City Centre, outside the Civic Centre at 7pm. One of the biggest […]