Spark Magazine is here!
03 February 2012We’ve been busy here at Spark, what with our new website, and now, the launch of the first Spark eMagazine! Log on, have a read, and see what you think!
Want More Encore?
31 January 2012Ok we get it! JLS & One Direction have had a great 2011, but if you are looking for a “one to watch” this 2012 can we make a little suggestion for you? Meet Encore
Welcome to #SparkNextGen
30 January 2012It’s finally here… the brand new SparkSunderland.com – combining Spark FM, Spark TV and Spark Magazine, we’re exclusively Sunderland
How do we know so much about cricket? A Dickie Bird told us…
20 January 2012Dickie was named by The Queen in her 2012 honors list recently, due to his long cricket career. Andrew Snaith caught up with him this week.
Go To Times Square, take a picture of me with a ???
19 January 2012Kodak? Well, no, actually. Today Kodak, the historic photography equipment firm has filed for bankruptcy. Pitbull won’t be happy…
An Idiot’s Guide to Skiing
03 February 2012Skis, mountains, ignorance and vodka- this is never a good combination with a group of ten Northerners in Bulgaria. When battling the minus temperatures in mini shorts, I regretted not listening to boring parental advice. Therefore, from my mistakes, here is my guide on how to be an idiot on a skiing holiday.
Geordie Shore Season 2 Starts Tuesday
30 January 2012The lads and lasses are back for Geordie Shore season 2 and all the action begins this Tuesday at 10pm.
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Don’t be ‘jel’ – Essex is back…
30 January 2012So it’s back. Yes The Only Way Is Essex, or Towie as it’s known to its many fans, graced our screens once more last night as it kicked off the 4th series.
Sir Tom Cowie Dies At The Age Of 89
19 January 2012Former SAFC chairman Sir Tom Cowie has died at the age of 89. Spark FM has been getting the reaction of Sunderland University to the passing of Sir Tom.
Review: Dreamboats and Petticoats | Sunderland Empire
19 January 2012We sent Rachel our resident professional 50s geek and intrepid roving reviewer to the Sunderland Empire to see Dreamboats and Petticoats…
