The work of a unique group of North East film-makers will be at the centre of a short film festival at St Mary’s Heritage Centre in Gateshead. The St Mary’s Documentary Short Film Festival, running from January 26 to 29, will celebrate the work of the Amber Film and Photography […]
Many sociologists will agree that a child’s mental development during school is the most important period of their lives. It is essential therefore that behaviour is monitored and dealt with in the best possible way, and relevant sanctions are placed upon those who personally wish to deviate away from these […]
Over three quarters of people in the North East have someone in their family with factors that put them at greater risk of heart disease. This is according to new statistics released ahead of the British Heart Foundation’s (BHF) Wear it. Beat it. campaign to get the nation wearing red to fight […]
Residents and businesses are being reminded to give their views about a new city centre gateway in Sunderland. The plans include introducing two-way traffic for all drivers approaching the Wearmouth Bridge from the north. And, a two-way system for Dame Dorothy Street with a new junction for access from and […]
Police are appealing for witnesses after a burglary at a house in Sunderland. Between 10:30am and 12pm on Monday, January 11, offenders broke into an address in Atkinson Road and stole a lot of jewellery. Among the items stolen was a gold band with an elephant charm attached, a silver […]
Sunderland High School has announced its closure. In an open statement released by the school, it is said that “current and projected pupil numbers cannot secure the school’s long term future”. Numbers being admitted to the school have plummeted. This fall in numbers has meant that the school has been losing money which is “no […]
A road is named after Infiniti Motor Company as Sunderland bosses have revealed the first part of a multi-million pound highway through a city business park. By opening the new road, called Infiniti Drive, Councillor Paul Watson, leader of Sunderland City Council, alongside Kevin Fitzpatrick, Vice President of the Sunderland Nissan factory, revealed the […]
2016 is looking like a big year for Craig David! His cover of Justin Bieber’s “Love Yourself” went viral on the first week of the year and his new single with Big Narstie “When the Bassline Drops” is climbing up the charts. He talked exclusively to Spark’s Rute Correia to […]
Tata Steel UK have announced “cost-saving proposals”, which could lead to job losses at its Hartlepool steel plant. The plant would see 100 jobs go at the steel mill in Hartlepool, with a total of 1,050 jobs potentially being lost in other Tata Steel UK warehouses and support centres. The company, an indirect […]
Big Brother are heading to the North East this week to look for their next set of contestants, which means you could be booking yourself in for a stay in the Big Brother House. The auditions will be taking place in Sunderland on Sunday, January 24, and they’ll be heading […]