The site of the former Sunderland High School’s Junior School on Ashbrooke Road has been the subject of a revamp by a company specialising in accommodating children with special educational needs. The building has been bought by the Witherslack group, who aim to form the site into the newest addition […]
93 per cent* of Durham’s teaching assistants who are members of the union UNISON, have voted for strike action to take place over cuts to pay. The union held a ballot over Durham County Council plans to move teaching assistants to term time pay. This could see support staff loose […]
Battling Bradley Lowery has retuned to school after his latest bout of chemotherapy. The five-year-old spent the afternoon at Blackhall Colliery Primary School with the rest of his Year 1 classmates. Bradley, from Blackhall, has not been to school since the start of the new school year as he has been […]
On October 20, leading nurse Lisa Bayliss-Pratt returned to the University of Sunderland to open the final element of the Sciences Phase II development, the Living Lab. The Living Lab has the most advanced healthcare industry equipment, including specialist simulation equipment. It offers students a hands-on practical experience in realistic […]
A major public protest is planned over the relocation of a life-saving medical facility on South Tyneside. The removal of the Stroke Unit has already put lives at risk, with more emergency medical services expected to move from South Shields to Sunderland. Gemma Taylor, Area Organiser for Unison, said: “We […]
The National Centre for the Written Word opens to the public on Saturday October 22 in South Shields town centre. Opening with an exhibition showcasing the works of famous local movie director Sir Ridley Scott, The Word aims to become a centre for north east writing, reading and learning. And […]
Sunderland City Council are to hold an open evening for National Adoption Week at the Aquatic Centre on Wednesday October 19. Sun FM reported that 63% of the people in the North East region have knowledge of adoption and fostering. National Adoption Week, brings together a large network of people […]
Sunderland’s Business Improvement District has launched its festive plans, including the return of the popular Frost village, with the aim to get more people shopping in the city. Sunderland’s Frost Village is set to return to Keel Square, Sunderland, this year, including the open air ice rink and winter markets. The Frost […]
Students across the North East are being encouraged to register with a GP in order to receive their Meningitis immunisation. Those born between 01/09/96 and 31/08/97 should already have been contacted by their GP. Given the recent rise in the disease, from the current academic year (2016/17) all year 9 […]
Since announcing their bid for City of Culture 2021, Sunderland’s campaign makers have been working non-stop to rally support for their cause. It would seem their hard work is paying off as cultural hubs from NewcastleGateshead, such as Sage Gateshead, have publicly backed the bid. Paul Callaghan of the Music, […]