Two thirds of the applications to register to vote have come from people under 35, meaning nearly 1.5 million young people have just registered to vote. According to YouGov, young people across the UK find that the likes of Brexit and the environment are the most important issues facing the […]
Sunderland
Exclusive: Drink spiking reports hit four year high in 2018
A recent Freedom of Information request sent to Northumbria Police has revealed a four-year high in drink spiking incidents in 2018. Last year saw a four-year high as 32 incidents were reported across the region, this number has increased since 2015 in which there were only nine reported incidents […]
Local Youtuber’s on Social Media and Its Effect’s on Mental Health
YouTube stars Merl and Josh Kapranos have warned of the potential health dangers of using social media. Merl, known for his online gaming videos and news, said: “I think without a doubt it’s true how teens are almost glued to their phones a bit too much, leading to poorer mental […]
Sunderland landmarks lit in green for children’s charity
Popular Sunderland landmarks have been lit in green over the festive period to raise awareness of a children’s charity. The campaign is taking place across major cities in the UK, aiming to raise awareness for the NSPCC’s Christmas campaign, “Light for Every Childhood”, with landmarks being lit in a bright […]
Sunderland students fail to attend cancer test
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 […]
Sunderland students give their opinion on current public transport
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 […]
More than 20,000 international students chose North East Universities since 2016
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 […]
We need to talk about…Sunderland’s election results
After concerns from the Labour Party that they could lose traditional seats in last night’s election, they still have Sunderland as a stronghold. Houghton and Sunderland South were the first to come through with their result, with Labour winning the count by 3,115, based on a 58% turnout. They have been […]
Where is your polling station?
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 […]