Author: Godstime David
A soon-to-be bride in Sunderland is keeping her love on a budget as she prepares for her big day. With the high cost of living, Endurance Idowu has been creative in finding ways to save money. Despite the challenges, she said: “I am optimistic, determined, and focused on a brighter future.’’
New data from four regions in the North East has revealed that over two thousand properties have remained vacant over the past three years. These areas are Gateshead, Sunderland, South Tyneside, and North Tyneside. A freedom of information investigation by Spark can reveal that from each of the councils, Gateshead had the highest number of […]
The anxiety level in the North East of England has remained at a steady average score over the past five years, according to findings. Government data shows that individuals aged 16 and above in Durham, Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Northumberland, Redcar and Cleveland, Stockton-on-Tees, Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Sunderland, and North East have stayed […]
Sunderland man takes action to tackle food crisis- One meal at a time! In a time where the cost of living is constantly rising in the UK, many people find themselves struggling to put food on the table. For some, this struggle has become so overwhelming that they must turn to food banks to feed […]
The Sunderland community was treated to three hours of music and dance by the Sunderland Maximum Impact Community Choir (SMICC) at Keel Square in a taster event aimed at bringing people together. Attendees of all ages and backgrounds came together in harmony, demonstrating the power of music to create a strong sense of community. […]
As the cost of living rises for households across the UK, individuals and charity organisations in Sunderland are supporting people in need of food and warm spaces. The growing energy prices disproportionately affect low-income earners, making some entirely dependent on food banks. Furthermore, electricity prices in the UK rose by 66.7% and gas prices by […]
Sunderland homeowners and first-time buyers have been reacting to the Bank of England’s 4% interest rate hike. The first-time buyers and homeowners Spark spoke to felt the move was unfavourable for them. The Bank of England raised its base rate of interest from 3.5% to 4% – the highest rate in 14 years – in […]
Residents in Sunderland have reacted to the resignation of Nicola Sturgeon, the first female Scottish Prime Minister. Sturgeon confirmed she is resigning as the Scottish National Party leader after more than eight years in the role. The first female Scottish Prime Minister said she knew in her heart this was the right time to step […]
