Sunderland’s young people would shy away from asking a new partner about their sexual health history in fear that it would be ‘too awkward’. Although the majority who were interviewed said that they wouldn’t mind if their partner asked them about recent testing and sexual health, the thought of asking […]
Once a common sight to UK gardens, hedgerows and parks, hedgehogs are now under threat as sighting numbers continue to fall. The common lovable animals have been declining in number over recent years and has led experts to wonder why this is happening. Mick Reavey, Secretary of the hedgehog rescue […]
This year marks the 110th Anniversary since Sunderland Empire theatre first opened. The theatre, located in Sunderland city centre, is celebrating being a landmark for more than a century. It was first opened in 1907 by variety performer and comedian of the time, Vesta Tilley. Originally known as the Empire […]
The Big Pedal challenge will be back in schools throughout Tyne and Wear from Monday March 20 to Friday March 31st to encourage people to ditch their cars and cycle or “scoot” to school instead. Sustrans and the Bike Hub launched the Big Pedal challenge in 2010 after there was […]
Sunderland has reacted to a terrorist incident at the Palace of Westminster in London. Watching the news my thoughts are with the victims #Westminster#London — kelly (@kelly_harland) March 22, 2017 Very well done to @LAS_HART @metpoliceuk @LDNairamb @LondonFire and all other services involved in the incident in #Westminster #team999 — […]
A charity star is inviting Tyne and Wear schools to design his next Big Dress for the Gateshead 10k. Colin Burgin-Plews, who is also known as the Big Pink Dress, has teamed up with Co-op Funeral Care to deliver the project which could see a child’s design on his frock, on TV. The Big […]
A North East guru, who leads meditation and Buddhist techniques in Sunderland, says practising meditation teaches people to be calm and peaceful in our busy lifestyles. Kath Jones has been meditating for more than 20 years and believes that it can help people deal with what life throws at them. She leads […]
In honour of International Happiness Day, the University of Sunderland teamed up with students to run a range of free activities to help destress and create happiness for students. The event was organised by students on the university’s Entertainment Management degree, who were helped out by the Student Union and […]
Brave Bradley Lowery became a builder for the day as he experienced a day at work with his dad. The five-year-old, who is currently receiving treatment for neuroblastoma, decided to help out on the building site – hi-vis vest and all. His mum, Gemma Lowery, said on the Bradley Lowery’s […]
A Sunderland activist fighting for equal rights for gender identities and sexual orientations says it is “beyond pathetic” that countries are considering banning Disney’s new Beauty and the Beast film because of a homosexual character. The live-action Disney movie is set to be released in the UK on 17th March. […]