A Sunderland mum has warned people not to pull the April Fools Day joke about being pregnant after she delivered her stillborn son. [DISCLAIMER: Some of the images in this piece may be distressing]. Kirsty McGurrell lost her son Louis in 2009 after carrying him for 38 weeks. The 28-year-old from Shiney Row, […]
Since 1992, April has been Stress Awareness month in the UK. As our modern lives have become increasingly hectic many people have become much more stressed as a result. In some cases this has led to an increase in mental health problems affecting the quality of our lives. Now across […]
Protesters have flown numerous EU flags outside Sunderland’s Museum and Winter Gardens to show their support for the Remain campaign. Many people gathered at the cultural landmark in the city centre to mark Brexit Day – the day the Prime Minister (PM), Theresa May, formally triggered Article 50. The aim of […]
As of 1 April, Sunderland residents are set to see a change to their bin collection. Now, the general waste (green) bin will be collected one week, then the recycling (blue) bin the week after, Sunderland City Council have confirmed. Residents have already received letters giving details of what is happening […]
The Sunderland Aquatic Centre, which cost £20million to build and opened less than nine years ago, is set to close next year for renovation work. It is estimated the worl will take 6-9 months to repair the centre due to leaks in the swimming pool area. According to, Georgia […]
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 […]
The ‘Sunderland Scramble’ event will be taking place in Herrington Country Park and will be a chance for families to get involved and have fun for a great cause. All money raised will go to the North East Autism Society as they plan to build four accessible respite lodges to […]
This summer marks 20 years since Sunderland AFC’s departure from Roker Park. The ground was the home of the Black Cats for almost a century and was one of the most memorable grounds in English football history. Renowned for the famous Roker Roar, the seaside stadium was home to the […]
A Wearside mum, whose son suffers with autism, is set to open a new club for children who also live with the condition. Shelly Waddle, from Washington, is set to launch a new kids club for children with autism. JACK’s Autism Club 4 Kids, will be a weekly club which […]
Sunderland’s young super fan Bradley Lowery will be the pride of the nation on Sunday when he leads the England team out at Wembley Stadium ahead of their World Cup qualifying game against Lithuania. The inspirational 5 year-old, who has terminal cancer, was invited by the Football Association to be […]