Photo: Lee Hall, University of Sunderland’s Head of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies With its second-stage bid to become the UK’s City Of Culture in 2021 recently submitted, Sunderland is actively pushing back from its media portrayal of Brexit divided Britain, according to the University of Sunderland’s Head of Journalism, Media […]
Getting over a break up is never easy. Facebook stalking, endless shots and scrolling through your camera roll is inevitably going to happen and being sad for a little while is normal. Moving on doesn’t always have to mean moving on to someone new, it means learning to be yourself […]
The North East, like all regions, is full of many different tastes, interests and vices – and those of a rather more geeky persuasion need diversions as all of us do to satisfy their pursuits. Nerdier folks can while away the hours in our region through many outlets, whether they […]
A total of 24 ships have been announced so far for the Tall Ships Race 2018, which sees the first leg taking sail trainees from Sunderland waters to Esbjerg, Denmark. This map shows you the 10 tallest ships currently signed up for the race, according to measurements from www.sailonboard.com, and where […]
For many dog owners in Sunderland there’s nothing better than going for a pint with their canine companions but not all pubs and bars welcome pooches on their premises. This map shows the hot spots in Sunderland and beyond which allow and accommodate dogs and owners to enjoy a day […]
ALLERDENE and Beacon Lough residents have made desperate calls for more police presence after multiple cases of arson plagued their estates. The two areas were recently hit with a string of bin fires and youth disorder, as fire crews were even attacked while tending to the incidents. Gateshead Council has […]
Bright Sparks Science and Technology Club hosted a launch event for the 2017-18 school year at Sunderland University on Saturday morning. Both parents and children participated in demonstrations ranging from interactive robot exhibits to LEGO challenges inside the Science Complex. Over 60 parents and children registered for the event, including […]
A North East academic has been honoured by a Cambridge university for his work to reduce urban violence in Kenya. Dr Rob Worrall, who graduated with a PhD from Anglia Ruskin University is a Principal Lecturer at the University of Sunderland, received the 2017 Ruskin Medal. Dr Worrall’s innovative […]
A Sunderland woman who has tended German war graves in the Castletown cemetery for more than six decades has been honoured. Mary Reid, aged 93, was guest of honour at a ceremony at Sunderland’s Civic Centre – where she was presented with the Gold Cross of Honour from the German War Grave Commission. Nonagenarian Mrs Reid served […]
While many people in the region and wider afield are looking forward to Sunderland Tall Ships Race in 2018 – one woman has a passion for the Race that stretches back over a quarter of a century, and is bidding to ensure that the impact of Tall Ships Sunderland is […]