Metro services are halted again between Sunderland and East Boldon, as windy weather conditions have caused an obstruction on the over-head line between the two stations. Tyne and Wear Metro say that the obstruction is caused by “plastic being blown onto the overhead line”. However, they have reassured Metro customers […]
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Sunderland fitness experts weigh in on diet dilemma
Fitness experts have dished up their own ways to lose weight after a Sunderland chef’s TV appearance on a dieting show. Roker-born Stacie Stewart is currently serving up a variety of meals on Channel 4’s How to Lose Weight Well. The programme aims to help six dieters tackle the most […]
Wearside shop workers welcome Sunderland’s new multi-million pound bridge
Sunderland shop workers at Hylton Retail Park have backed the building work of the £117.6 million New Wear Crossing as a positive move for drivers. However, they have also said they are worried that customers could be deterred from shopping due to year-long roadworks and closures affecting access from Wessington […]
WATCH: Sunderland astronomers have successful Stargazing Live event
A Stargazing Live event has brought success to the Sunderland Astronomical Society with the addition of new members. The astronomy group held Stargazing Live events on the back of BBC Two’s Stargazing shows. The event, which was held across two days, on January 15 and January 16, saw the general […]
Sunderland student to launch ‘Carers at University Project’ to support young carers
A University of Sunderland student is launching her ‘Carers at University Project’ at the University of Sunderland tomorrow. 21-year-old journalism student Sophie Dishman, who has been a young carer since the age of 11, is launching her Fixers UK project – Carers at University. Sophie will be launching her project […]
Ladies prefer selfless men than good looks – is that right girls?
A study has found that selfless men are more desirable to women than good looks. The study was carried out by the University of Sunderland and the University of Worcester. The new study shows that while women do find good-looking men desirable, if they have to choose they are more likely […]
New app launched to help parents see how much sugar there is in food and drinks
A new free Sugar Smart app has been launched to help parents see how much sugar there is in everyday food and drinks. The free app works by scanning the barcode of products and revealing the amount of total sugar it contains in cubes and grams. The app is part […]
Sunderland City Council’s school meals services get national recognition for providing fresh food
Sunderland City Council’s school meals service has received a national recognition for consistently providing fresh, healthy locally sourced meals. The service which provides meals in 83 primary, special and nursery schools across the city, serving meals to more than 13,000 children a day, has been awarded a Food for Life […]
River work starts on Sunderland’s new bridge
Work is beginning in the River Wear for the foundations of Sunderland’s new bridge. During the coming weeks, the foundations for the central pylon will begin to take shape with metal columns, known as piles, inserted into the riverbed and along the edge of the southern embankment, where bridge supports […]
Alastair Stewart OBE visits Sunderland to discuss pressures media face from within and without
Video: Stela Taneva. Alastair Stewart OBE came to the University of Sunderland last night (Tuesday, January 26) to speak to students, staff and the general public about the media industry. Mr Stewart talked about independent media and the pressures facing it from within and without at the Murray Library, as part […]