Three University of Sunderland graduates have proved they are in the premier league when it comes to journalism after they beat off competition from over 200 students nationwide at a prestigious awards ceremony on Thursday. Three graduates were shortlisted for the NCTJ national awards for excellence, after a record 230 entries […]
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By Alice Hewson, Hannah Parker and Siarlot Lloyd A scientist at Northumbria University has discovered that a compound found in wine may help improve intelligence. The compound, resveratrol, is believed to have a positive impact on brain function and memory. The result of the study will be published in mid-January […]
By Smriti Gopal, Lottie O’Neill and Phoebe Tonks More than 300,000 people visited the Sunderland Illuminations, before they drew to a close on November 5. The annual light installations between Roker and Seaburn, have dazzled locals and tourists alike for the past six weeks, with several visitors braving the wet […]
Words by Chloe Emmerson and Ryan Lim Donald Trump has made history by winning the 45th Presidential Election. Trump’s victory over Hillary Clinton has divided public opinion, with UK politicians also having conflicting views over the US Election results. Prime Minister Theresa May has announced that the UK and […]
Video and words by Stela Taneva and Pamela Bilalova Asylum seekers, refugees and members of the community celebrated the end of the 19th National Refugee Week in Sunderland Minister – despite Brexit vote and anti-immigration protests in Newcastle just the day before. Chris Howson, one of the organisers, said that […]
A World War I torpedo was safely detonated in a controlled explosion off Roker Pier, Sunderland, on Thursday June 30. Away from spectators but close enough to hear onshore, the explosion happened around 9am, with a second explosion heard around 10am- although there wasn’t much to see. Locals came to […]
By Elizabeth Lenderyou Three incidents in the last six weeks involving chip pans has caused the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service to issue a warning to Sunderland residents about the dangers of leaving chip pans unattended. The warning follows an incident at Ravensworth Street, Millfield, Sunderland on 23rd […]
By Lucy Hilton, Lauren Halligan and Hannah Thompson. Catch this Broadway legend on your doorstep, only this December! For years the hit Broadway show “Chicago” has continued to wow audiences from around the world. In November, we will have our chance experience that non stop singing, dancing extravaganza which in its […]
Marine Park children cam to the University of Sunderland to spend the day learning about bees and what it takes to be a journalist. They learned the most important facts about bees thanks to Adam Gawne. They learned that around 50,000 bees can live in one hive. There are three different types of […]