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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Eight must-see mines, museums and memorials after lockdown
THE North is known for all manner of interesting things: pasty’s, inconsistent football performance and general rag-tag rebellion against anyone south of Yorkshire. That being said, our biggest claim to fame is our stoic remembrance of the countless men and boys who lost their lives in the dank dark underbelly […]
Life through a lens: lockdown sparks creative photographic surge
‘HOBBY photographers’ in the North East have used the pandemic as a time to focus on their photography. Some have used the extra time to enhance their skills, while others have used taking photos as escapism. Chloe Vials Explores. THE Covid-19 lockdown has been a daunting time for most, […]
“I burnt Nicole Scherzinger’s dress”: Sunderland graduate on working as a stylist for the stars
SUNDERLAND graduate and celebrity stylist Madeleine Bowden gave a masterclass to students at the University of Sunderland on her X Factor mishap, sewing pants on a singer live on stage, and touring the world with Jessie J. STYLIST Madeleine Bowden grimaces as she recalls the time she burnt a pop […]
From Disney to Marvel – lockdown couple put movie magic into new business
A LIFE-LONG love of performing not only brought Katie Stubbs and Declan Marshall together but they’ve turned their passion into a successful entertainment business with the help of University support. AS well as living, working and acting together, the couple are also students at the University of Sunderland and tapped […]
Best podcasts by women, for women
OVER the last couple of years, podcasts have become increasingly popular and it is estimated that about 7.1 million people in the UK listen to them. According to Podcast Insights, as of January 2021, there are over 1.75 million podcasts available worldwide, covering a wide range of topics and hosted […]
Vera author backs project to recruit reading coaches across the North East
AWARD-WINNING crime writer Ann Cleeves is helping fund a new scheme, which looks at the link between health and losing yourself in a good book. The project, which she will talk about in a free online lecture at the University of Sunderland next month, builds on evidence that proves […]
Student teacher turns “princess” to put some sparkle into homeschooling
LISA Marchioli, a trainee teacher at the University of Sunderland, has been unable to go on her primary school placement or run her children’s entertainment business because of coronavirus restrictions. THE 24-year-old is now combining her two passions – teaching and performing – and creating free online educational videos dressed […]
Coronavirus and the hospitality industry
THE Coronavirus pandemic has changed all of our lives, just how much has it affected our bars? THE hospitality industry is the 3rd largest employer in the UK and makes up one in eight jobs. 3.2 million people are directly employed by the industry, making up 9% of total UK […]
Northumberland self-employed performer starts door-to-door elf telegram service after losing all gigs to Covid
YOU better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout and SR News are telling you why… Rebecca the elf is coming to town! REBECCA Corbett, 32, is bringing Christmas straight to your door with her elf telegram service. After losing all of her work this year […]