“EMPOWERING students to take ownership of learning through reverse mentoring will certainly help them gain confidence and prepare for real-world expectations.” That is the message from 27-year-old student Paula Purgal, who jumped at the chance to boost her skills by mentoring the University of Sunderland’s head of School of […]
HOMELESS and addicted on heroine, methadone, crack-cocaine and alcohol for 20 years – Earl Charlton takes up the challenge of Ultra White Collar Boxing (UWCB) to raise money for charity. UWCB has raised over £21.5m for Cancer Research, with 15,000 complete amateurs each year stepping from the street and into […]
THE first ever girls-only goalkeeping camp in the North East is to be launched by Helen Alderson over the summer holidays. THE former Sunderland and Durham shot-stopper will deliver coaching alongside a range of North East goalkeepers including Sunderland’s Claudia Moan, Durham’s Megan Borthwick and Newcastle’s Laura Wareham.
The number of children treated for eating disorders in Newcastle dropped by 59 per cent during the coronavirus pandemic compared with 2019, according to data obtained by SR News. A FREEDOM of Information (FOI) request to Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) revealed that in 2020, just 31 children aged […]
GEEK Retreat is the newest café to open in Sunderland offering a place for gamers to go. Laura Green and Stewart Brass are the owners behind this newly built café on John Street. It is one of the first gaming café’s in Sunderland, and is part of an independent chain. […]
SUNDERLAND residents are calling for more CCTV and lighting. This comes after a UN study found 97 per cent of UK women aged 18-24 have experienced sexual harassment, raising concerns regarding women’s safety. Residents highlighted green spaces as areas needing more CCTV and lighting. The council says it’s dedicated to […]
OVER one year ago, the hospitality sector had to close overnight, including firms involved in weddings and corporate events. Northumberland business owner Clara Nicholl was one of them. When all the weddings and the events she was booked for were cancelled, she had to quickly think about an alternative to […]
AWARD-WINNING BEACHES in Tynemouth are being spoiled by litter louts who are leaving behind bottles, cans and food waste which has forced residents to take community action. A local swimmer, Mallory Smith, is one of the three founders of Totally Tynemouth Collective, which was set up in response to litter […]
THE Covid-19 pandemic has affected the lives of almost everyone around the world. We spoke to Ben Hodgson, Head of disability support at the University of Sunderland to get some insight into how his working life has changed as a result of the pandemic. Ben has given us insight into […]
THE critical roles and responsibilities nurses play across global healthcare systems has been thrown into sharp focus during the last 12 months of the Covid-19 pandemic. As nurses continue to be at the frontline of patient care in hospitals and across their communities, we caught up with two students during […]