Sunderland’s Student Union has partnered with the Cleaner Communities in order to remove rubbish from Sunderland’s streets. The event will take place on Wednesday, May 22, from 2pm to 4pm and its aim is to help Sunderland keep its streets cleaner. Sunderland’s Student Union is successfully collaborating with Cleaner Communities, […]
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Steve Cram to step down as Chancellor at University of Sunderland
Steve Cram CBE will step down as the chancellor of the University of Sunderland in July 2019 after eleven years in the role. During this time, Cram has officiated at more than 100 graduation ceremonies and personally congratulated over 30,000 students as they crossed the stage at the Stadium of Light to receive their academic awards. Chair of the board of governors, John Mowbray OBE DL, said: “Steve has been hugely […]
Leonardo da Vinci exhibition huge success for Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens
In 2019, the 500th anniversary of the death of Leonardo da Vinci brings on display 144 of the Renaissance master’s drawings from the Royal Collection in 12 exhibitions across the UK. Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens hosted the exhibition Leonardo da Vinci: A Life in Drawing for more than three […]
Local chef raises £300 for cancer charity Life Kitchen
Local chef Mark Owens has raised £300 for the charity, Life Kitchen. Life Kitchen is a charity that creates meals for cancer patients who struggle to taste food after undergoing chemotherapy. Owens from Washington contacted well-known chefs from all over the UK to get signed cookbooks, jackets and aprons from […]
Man charged after car crashes through the Sunderland Barnes Grill and Pizzeria
A man has been charged with dangerous driving after crashing a car through a takeaway window in Sunderland. Police have charged a man after the glass front of Barnes Grill and Pizzeria, on the Barnes roundabout, was completely shattered. Police said: “Officers attended and found a Renault Clio had smashed […]
The Sunderland Shorts Film Festival returns for May 2019
Sunderland’s Shorts Film Festival returns for its fifth year in May 2019. The festival, which has been a Sunderland tradition since 2014, will be showing movies from around the UK from May 8-11. Chris J. Allan, the festival programmer, said: “I’m one of the programmers at the festival and it’s […]
NHS is facing funding crisis due to lack of staff
The National Health Service is experiencing a funding crisis due to a staff deficiency in the North East of England. A report by House of Commons Committee of Public Accounts shows that there are 100,ooo vacancies across the UK, of which 23,000 are available in North East England. According to the report, the shortages “present […]
Salvation Army appeal for donations in their latest campaign to help the women of Paraguay
Salvation Army officer, Fiona Sayer has appealed for the public to donate towards their campaign to help women in South America. Their 2018 Self Denial Appeal is focused on helping women in Paraguay who suffer from inequality, aiding them to become a part of their society again.
Tyne and Wear at a stand-still as Metros are down across the network
Most of the Tyne and Wear have been at a stand-still as the metros have been down across the network for the majority of the week. A lot of people have been struggling to get to work as the metro system is a key link around the region. See our […]
Improve your health by attending the seventh season of Sunderland’s Big Walk
Sunderland City Council has organised the event since 2013 with the aim to encourage people in improving their health and wellbeing. The Big Walk is for everyone who would like to become more active and promote walking while exploring suitable walking areas within the city. Photo credit: Wellbeinginfo.org Anthony Hindmarch, member […]