A University of Sunderland graduate is working to help those displaced by the terrorist group Boko Haram in his home country of Nigeria and has set his sights on solving more of the public health challenges that are prevalent in Africa. Dr Attahiru Bello has been conducting health needs assessments for […]
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Black Cats launch Chinese website in time for Chinese New Year
Sunderland AFC has become the latest Barclays Premier League football club to launch its website in Mandarin. The Black Cats have officially launched their new Chinese website as the club continues to increase its links with football fans across the Asian continent. The new website will provide the tools for […]
In Pictures: rare pearl clouds in sky over North East
Some rare nacreous/rainbow/ mother of pearl clouds have been spotted at various locations throughout the North East. Find out more about it here.
Wearsiders asked to have their say on devolution
People in Sunderland are being asked for their views on devolution ahead of any agreement to sign up to a formal deal. The Leaders of the councils which make up the North East Combined Authority (NECA) – Durham County Council, Gateshead Council, Newcastle City Council, North Tyneside Council, Northumberland County […]
Made in Chelsea star Jamie Laing leaves mixed impressions after his appearance at Sunderland night club
Sunderland night club, Illusions, hosted Made in Chelsea star Jamie Laing last Saturday. His appearance consisted of him hosting a dance-off between three girls on stage, for which he was accompanied by a man who appeared to be his agent. An employee, who wants to stay anonymous and worked the […]
Natalie Bennett launches Sunderland Young Greens
Natalie Bennett launched the first political university society, Sunderland Young Greens, at the University of Sunderland on Friday (January 29). Ms Bennett attended the launch event to support the group in their campaign for a “fairer, greener world”. The group has also been set up to help elect Green Party supporters of […]
The Brand New Heavies will headline Sunniside Live 2016
Jazz and funk band The Brand New Heavies will headline Sunniside Live, the only live music festival in Sunderland City Centre. Following on from the huge success last year, the festival aims to be bigger and better when it returns to Sunniside Gardens on Saturday July 16. Ahead of a US tour, […]
#StormGertrude: People injured and travel disrupted as 80mph winds batter the North East
#StormGertrude has been officially named and will bring severe gales to parts of N Britain https://t.co/ziqeF8QF1E pic.twitter.com/FYjsmq4R2G — Met Office (@metoffice) January 28, 2016 Gale force winds of 70-80mph battered Tyne and Wear this morning, with more to continue late into the afternoon. Storm Gertrude, as it has been named […]
Appeal after man exposes himself to two teenagers in Washington
Northumbria Police are appealing for information after an indecent exposure incident in Washington. It happened at about 4.30pm yesterday (Thursday, January 28) in Biddick Lane, in Columbia, Washington, where a man exposed himself to two teenagers while they were in the subway. The man is described as around 40 to […]
Metro is now running between Sunderland and East Boldon but delays expected
Metro trains are now running between Sunderland and East Boldon. However, Tyne and Wear Metro have tweeted to say that there are “up to 20 mins delays due to obstruction on the line”. Metros were suspended earlier today after “plastic being blown onto the overhead line”. Delays of up to […]