For the first time since the 2007/08 football season, the North East will not have a representative in the FA Vase final at Wembley Stadium. The last remaining Northern League side in this year’s competition, West Auckland Town, were knocked out at the quarter final stage. In the past decade, […]
Year: 2019
Sunderland University musicians wanted for This Is Tomorrow ‘Battle of the Bands’ contest
The University of Sunderland is looking for a support act to open Stage 2 at the This Is Tomorrow festival on May 24, 2019. To qualify, the band must include at least one Sunderland student, graduate, or member of staff. Entrants must submit a link to a 30-60 second video […]
University improves student mental health through ‘adventure therapy’
The University of Sunderland is helping hundreds of students improve their mental health through physical activity and adventures in the great outdoors. As mental health becomes a growing concern among university students, a scheme developed by the Institute of Sport has encouraged almost 400 participants to take part in activities […]
North East joins together to support World Transplant Games 2019
Team GB and sporting legend Steve Cram were at the Intu Metrocentre on March 25 to raise awareness of the 2019 World Transplant Games, which take place in Newcastle and Gateshead in August 2019. At the event, athletes talked about why they are supporting the Games, but more importantly why […]
Sunderland and Northumberland College Merge to form Education Partnership North East
Sunderland College and Northumberland College have officially merged, creating a new group of colleges under the brand Education Partnership North East. The two major North East colleges are aiming to provide an “ambitious new future” and the merger is said to provide significant benefits for the region. The deal was […]
Sunderland academics back Ofsted chief’s comments regarding same sex couples
Academics from the University of Sunderland have discussed the implications of a recent comment from the head of Ofsted, Amanda Spielman, who said that all children should learn about same sex couples regardless of their religious background. Andrew Dalton, a senior lecturer in Sociology, said: “There is a real need […]
North East youth theatre brings Jameela Jamil’s ‘I Weigh’ movement to the stage
A youth theatre in the North East is set to bring Jameela Jamil’s powerful ‘I Weigh’ movement to the stage. A brand new theatre show, created by Tyne Valley Youth Theatre and theatre company Mortal Fools in response to the online movement, will launch on Saturday, March 30 at […]
Upcoming Music Events
This map shows upcoming music events in the North East, at eight different locations and from a range of genres.
Recent study shows more than 400 people treated for self-inflicted injuries in Sunderland
More than 400 people were treated for intentional self-harm injuries for the period of 2017-18 according to data gathered by Public Health England. The numbers released show self-harm remains one of the main causes of medical admissions in the UK, although the number of cases in Sunderland have declined. Though […]
Sunderland to host three sporting events when World Transplant Games come to the North East this summer
Sunderland will host three sporting events when the World Transplant Games heads to the North East this summer. From 17-24 August, NewcastleGateshead will host the world’s largest organ donation event. The North East will welcome over 3,000 participants from 70 different countries to compete in a range of different […]