As we pass one year since the lockdown began, we look at how a professional musician working in the music industry has coped. IT’S BEEN a whole year since the lockdown first came into effect and musicians are among those who have been hit hardest by the pandemic. Tours, gigs, […]
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UoS tourism expert supports Gov’t caution on foreign holiday travel
THREE national lockdowns, home-schooling, time away from family and friends … after the year we’ve all had, many of us will be dreaming of a holiday. We might have to wait a little longer, though. Foreign holidays will be illegal from next week, under new coronavirus laws, which could […]
Pregnant women claim there has been ‘a lack of support and care’ during the pandemic
THE Covid pandemic has proved difficult for our NHS. However, we never talk about the problems pregnant women have faced because of this. WOMEN across the North East have spoken out about the lack of support they received when pregnant. Susan, from Gateshead said: “I found out I was pregnant […]
Captain Tom’s mural is an “inspiration to the nation” says veteran leader
THE mural created by city artist Frank Styles is to celebrate the life of national hero Captain Tom, who died in February this year. The retired veteran raised more than £30million for the NHS during the pandemic and has become an inspiration for so many. THE art piece revealed […]
Experts weigh in on North East mental health during lockdown
MENTAL health awareness has never been more important as symptoms of anxiety, stress and depression have increased due to the Covid-19 crisis. THE Office for National Statistics (ONS) found that almost one in five adults were likely to be suffering some type of depression during the pandemic in June 2020 […]
Hungarian mother thanks children’s charity which paid to feed her family
A HUNGARIAN mother-of-two who lost her job during the Covid-19 pandemic has spoken out to thank a children’s charity which helped her get back on her feet. Viktoria Ulviczki-Szep, who is 38, decided to pack her bags and leave Hungary after losing her job as a chef during the Covid-19 […]
How have North East museums coped during lockdown?
NORTH East museums have spoken out about the challenges of closing their doors during throughout lockdown. CURRENTLY, all museums remain closed across the region and the whole country. The roadmap out of lockdown highlighted by PM Boris Johnson on 23 February states that museums can not re-open until May 17 […]
Student teachers step up to chalkface to help school’s lockdown return
NEARLY a fortnight after pupils in England returned to the classroom, trainee teachers from the University of Sunderland are helping them adjust to the ‘new normal’. Twenty trainees have started their placements at Monkwearmouth Academy, in Sunderland, this week, to help pupils catch up after months of remote-learning due […]
Is too much screen time having a negative impact on our health?
WHETHER it’s via phone, laptop, tablet, or TV, we spend most of our waking hours staring at our screens. Since the pandemic hit, this has only worsened as we were asked to work from home. Adults and children have both been affected by this, and many have felt that it […]
Public Health England clamping down on rumours about the vaccines
SUNDERLAND’S Director of Public Health is clamping down on false rumours about the vaccines. OVER 24 million people have had their first dose of the vaccine. However, some minorities have refused or are against the vaccine, and they call themselves anti-vaxxers. While vaccines were beginning to roll out, rumours circulated […]