Search ‘US Election 2020’ to see all our coverage THE presidential election is entering its final stages and, ahead of tomorrow’s big vote, Joe Biden leads Donald Trump in the polls. But Biden knows that lead does not necessarily mean victory – especially after Trump defied the polls to […]
Author: Connor Bromley
US ELECTION 2020: religion and the economy – the cross America has to bear
Search ‘US Election 2020’ to see all our coverage In the run-up to Tuesday’s US Presidential election our student reporting team aims to explore, explain, enlighten and even entertain you on the race for the White House. VIDEO: Connor Bromley interviews Illinois-born Matt Brooks about his religion, the reason […]
US ELECTION 2020: LGBT rights – and why a ‘traditional’ Republican voter has voted Democrat
Search ‘US Election 2020’ to view all our coverage In the run-up to Tuesday’s US Presidential election our student reporting team aims to explore, explain, enlighten and even entertain you on the race for the White House. VIDEO: Connor Bromley interviews Frank Arsics, an American who has just moved […]
US ELECTION 2020: so who are Donald Trump and Joe Biden?
Search ‘US Election 2020’ to view all our coverage In the run-up to Tuesday’s US Presidential election our student reporting team aims to explore, explain, enlighten and even entertain you on the race for the White House. President Donald Trump Donald J Trump was born on June 14, […]
UoS Students Union CEO selected for prestigious Jane Slowey Memorial Membership Mentoring programme
An inspirational BAME woman leader has been selected for a unique UK mentoring programme to help change the lives of other women. Colina Wright is not only the CEO of the University of Sunderland’s Students’ Union, she is an activist, campaigner, and an advocate for change. Now, she has been selected […]
Covid update – Tier 3 for NE? National Lockdown’s to be resisted, North Covid levels are too high
HERE’S a round-up of today’s latest news on the coronavirus pandemic from around the UK. Tier 3? Political leaders in the North East are scheduled to meet on Thursday afternoon to discuss whether the region should be placed in Tier 3 coronavirus restrictions. They have previously stated their opposition […]
‘Youngest’ NE hospital Covid patient reveals Covid hospital ordeal
EXCLUSIVE A 24-YEAR-OLD North East woman has told of the terrifying experience of being rushed into hospital with Covid-19 and then into intensive care – where doctors were unable to tell her if she would survive. Lauren Mackenzie said: “I asked if I was going to be OK and […]
Food charity condemns MPs’ rejection of free school meals support
THE government’s decision to not back free school meals for children until Easter will have a huge impact on the local community, according to charity Hebburn Helps. Conservative MPs overwhelmingly voted against the proposal, which was defeated 322-261 in Parliament. The motion was put forward by the Labour party, […]
University honoured for extending helping hand to students most in need
A SCHEME which nurtures, develops and supports estranged students through their university life has won a major award. The University of Sunderland’s ‘We Care’ initiative is a lifeline to scores of students who do not have a traditional family network to fall back on in times of need. For the […]
Covid update: PM announcement, Nottingham restrictions, test and trace
HERE’S a round-up of today’s latest news on the coronavirus pandemic from around the UK. PM announcement Prime Minister Boris Johnson will hold a press conference at 4pm on Thursday regarding the coronavirus situation, Downing Street has said. Chancellor Rishi Sunak and chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance will also […]