A North East MP has condemned the government for not extending the deadline for Brexit – saying her constituents are “petrified” of a no-deal solution. Julie Elliot, MP for Sunderland Central, said in Parliament that the people of Sunderland who voted to leave the EU have been contacting her regularly […]
A North East MP has criticised the Treasury for implying that a benefit of Brexit is “cheap booze and fags”. Catherine McKinnell, Labour MP for Newcastle upon Tyne North made reference to a tweet in Parliament sent by the Treasury’s official account which stated that “beer, wine, spirits and cigarettes […]
The United Kingdom could remain at the bottom of Cancer Survival League unless improvements are made according to a local MP. Member of Parliament for Easington, Grahame Morris expressed serious concern on September 30, noting that more needs to be done if the United Kingdom is to move from the […]
A University of Sunderland graduate has stepped out of the classroom and into the biggest sporting arena in the world – the Rugby World Cup in Japan. As England prepare to take on Argentina in the Tokyo Stadium on Saturday October 12, Cameron Petrie plans to be at the […]
“Running isn’t about the times it’s about the journey and sheer joy it brings me.” Thousands of people took part in the 2019 Great North Run in Tyneside. According to the event’s organisers, around 57,000 runners registered to take part in the 13.1 mile track, which stretched from Newcastle to […]
A Sunderland MP has raised concerns about the safety of streets for blind and partially sighted people. The Labour MP for Washington and Sunderland West, Sharon Hodgson – who is also Shadow Minister for Public Health – spoke with the charity Guide Dogs at the recent Labour Party conference about […]
Emeli Sandé MBE, the multi-platinum selling singer and songwriter, is to become the University of Sunderland’s new Chancellor, following in the footsteps of Steve Cram CBE who steps down after 11 years in the role. Emeli will be installed as Chancellor in a ceremony to be held during the University’s […]
Question: How does a lifelong Bradford AFC supporter end up working for Rangers Football Club? Answer: She studies an MA in Journalism at the University of Sunderland. Jessica Kirton has landed the job of her dreams after impressing bosses at Rangers Football Club with her footballing knowledge and video skills. The […]
The Alphabetti Theatre is an independent theatre based at St James’ Boulevard in Newcastle city centre, ran by Ali Pritchard. The theatre showcases original pieces from all areas of the arts; plays, comedy, poems. The Alphabetti Theatre prides itself on making the arts accessible to all, no matter your income […]
The University of Sunderland has been named as one of the ‘Nation’s Lifesavers’ thanks to its high-level of paramedic training. The Nation’s Lifesavers are the top 100 individuals or groups based in universities across the country whose work in saving lives and making a difference to health and wellbeing is […]