One third of students from the University of Sunderland fail to attend their lifesaving smear tests, new statistics show. In a survey on the University of Sunderland’s fresher’s Facebook page, results suggested that one in three did not turn up to their cervical screening. Reasons given for this included the […]
Public transport. Love it or hate, it is a huge thing used daily and is what many people rely on. Everyone and their goldfish has most likely used public transport at some point in their life and everyone’s experiences are different. Did you get a seat instantly? Was it too […]
Since 2016, more than 20,000 international students have sought opportunities provided by universities in the North East of England. This data comes from records obtained via a freedom of information request to the Universities of Sunderland and Newcastle. Northumbria University declined to provide the requested information. According to the Migration […]
This year has seen the highest reported number of sexual offences in the North East since 2015, according to an FOI request sent to Northumbria Police. A total of 4,766 alleged victims reported a case of a sexual offence in 2018-2019. This is a dramatic increase from 2015-16, when 2,832 […]
Check the map below to find out where you can vote. For further information please contact Sunderland City Council electoral services on 0191 520 5550 for more information about emergency proxy applications. If you would like further information, contact Electoral Services on 0191 520 5550 or email elections@sunderland.gov.uk. Students can vote using either their university […]
Prime Minister Boris Johnson visited the Ferguson transport factory in Washington on Monday to appeal to voters to support him in Thursday’s general election. The Prime Minister was also joined on the stump by former Labour MP for Birmingham Edgbaston Gisela Stuart, who said: “To vote Labour is a family […]
A man from South Shields who raises money for charity by running in dresses he makes himself has been recognised for his work. Colin Burgin-Plews, aka Big Pink Dress, 51, recently won Fundraiser of The Year at the regional Pride of Britain Awards and has now scooped up the Outstanding […]
Families gathered in Sunderland’s Mowbray Park on December 7th to witness the unveiling of 95 new stones honouring current and previous veterans in the military. Roughly 350 people attended the opening and dedication, with the Mayor and Mayoress of Sunderland present to give the opening speech. Also in attendance were […]
Sunderland sports stars of the future are finally feeling the benefit of three multi-million pound football hubs after they opened their doors on November 2. Work began on the project at the beginning of the year and, with work now complete, the region’s budding sports stars are able to feel […]