“CELEBRATING black British people that have been shaping our nation’s story, making Britain a better place.” These were the words of Prime Minister Boris Johnson on the first day of Black History Month. But how many people in Sunderland are actually aware of this celebration, which runs through October? […]
SUNDERLAND bars and restaurants are calling for greater financial support, following the tightening of regional coronavirus restrictions. The local rules ban people from socialising outside their own household, and say groups of no more than six can meet up. People have also been told to avoid meeting with other […]
ST OSWALD’S Hospice, which cares for people in Sunderland, has welcomed Steph Edusei as its new chief executive. Ms Edusei brings a wealth of experience to the role, following a career of senior positions in the NHS, including her most recent role as chief executive officer at Newcastle and […]
NEWCASTLE has now exceeded 250 cases per 100,000 in the latest Covid-19 case figures. Every council in the North East is now in the top 41 of worst hit areas, with Sunderland and South Tyneside exceeding 150 cases per 100,000. The latest figures have made the North East one of […]
AN ironic twist to coronavirus restrictions was that they were making some wedding days even more special for some couples – but one North East photographer says the government has now virtually destroyed the entire marriage industry. Stephen Beecroft says when the government slashed the maximum number of wedding […]
UNIVERSITY sport is a huge part of student life, but Team Sunderland, are not risking their students’ health to get competitive sport back. Chris Thornley, communications support officer for Team Sunderland and one of the university’s sports journalism graduates, has said that the university is unlikely to see any competitive […]
BRITAIN’S first black magazine editor is to be commemorated on October 15, with a ceremonial blue plaque in the heart of Sunderland. Celestine Edwards, a famous 19th century anti-racist campaigner and journalist, lived and worked in Sunderland and played a major role in bringing about the abolition of slavery […]
WITH the launch of the new Xbox and Playstation coming later this year, the console wars are well and truly under way. Sony and Microsoft are two of the largest technology companies in the world and their games consoles have gone head-to-head for 20 years. Even now, there is […]
CONSOLE wars are back! And the new Playstation 5 and Xbox Series X are the newest devices to enter the ring. Both consoles are set to be released in November to large fanfare – but which console is likely to win the war this time? Specs In regards to the […]
SOURCES at for-sale Sunderland AFC have labelled a reported takeover bid as a “fakeover”. Rich Energy drinks company boss William Storey has insisted on his social media that he is in talks to take over the club, but this has been met with scepticism by club insiders. Sources at Sunderland […]