The University of Sunderland is holding a twenty four exercise fundraising event at Cityspace and in their Sports Hall to raise money for Comic Relief. Kevin Ludlow, Facilities manager at CitySpace, explained: “We have the exercise bikes being occupied by the city space team throughout the night including myself – […]
The ‘Washington Village in Bloom’ group are currently preparing for the Northumbria in Bloom gardening competition in the hope they will win the Gold award. Forming in 2002, the group have been participating in the annual Northumbria in Bloom competition for 10 years, winning the Gold award for seven years […]
A Wearside mum, whose son suffers with autism, is set to open a new club for children who also live with the condition. Shelly Waddle, from Washington, is set to launch a new kids club for children with autism. JACK’s Autism Club 4 Kids, will be a weekly club which […]
People in Sunderland have been left shocked and upset following a terrorist attack in London. The attacker reportedly drove a car along the pavement on Westminster bridge, stabbed a police officer and was finally shot dead by police outside Parliament. Four people, including the attacker, died and at least 40 […]
Security is going to be bolstered among Tyne and Wear transport following yesterday’s terror attack in Westminster, London. Police forces around the country will be at many stations throughout the UK after the attack which saw four victims killed and many injured. Metro passengers have been told to be vigilant by a spokesperson […]
National Puppy Day is a day to celebrate the unconditional love and joy that puppies bring to our lives, but more importantly, it’s a day to help save orphaned puppies across the globe. The day was founded in 2006 by Colleen Paige, a pet expert and author, who also founded National […]
According to the NHS, congenital heart disease is one of the most common types of birth defect, affecting up to nine in every 1,000 babies born in the UK. And one little girl from Sunderland was one of those nine affected. Luna Petrucci, now four years old, was diagnosed shortly before her second birthday […]
A charity star is inviting Tyne and Wear schools to design his next Big Dress for the Gateshead 10k. Colin Burgin-Plews, who is also known as the Big Pink Dress, has teamed up with Co-op Funeral Care to deliver the project which could see a child’s design on his frock, on TV. The Big […]
Four hostels for homeless youth across Sunderland are at risk of closure following “devastating” cuts from Sunderland City Council. Centrepoint, a charity for homeless youth, fears the decision by the council not to renew their contract in July could put many who depend on their services at risk. However, the […]
An event was held in Gateshead at the Sage to encourage more young girls to go for careers in male-dominated workforces. The event in January was claimed to be the largest girls STEM event that had ever been hosted and around 300 11 to 13 year old girls attended. The […]