Author: Kyoka Omori
A study by Sunderland University and the charity International Community Organisation of Sunderland (ICOS) has found that eastern European women are struggling to break the language barrier in accessing UK healthcare due to a lack of translation services. Kyoka Omori went along to interview Dr Louise Harvey-Golding at the University of Sunderland.
Age UK Sunderland has launched a new initiative – ‘Day Tours’ – for older people, to help reduce social isolation. For over 70 years, the local independent charity has supported older people in Sunderland aged 50 and over. The initiative offers a wide variety of exciting destinations across the North East and beyond. Kyoka Omori […]
Sea Change, based in South Shields and employing neurodiverse adults, has opened its second location at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens. It offers a wide range of food options, including vegan, gluten-free, and vegetarian dishes, and provides adults with autism and learning difficulties the opportunity to develop skills for sustainable employment. It has received tremendous support […]
March 12 was National Plant a Flower Day and, to celebrate, a gardening and planting event was held at A Space 2 Grow, by the Sunderland University sustainability team. A Space 2 Grow is a community garden run and maintained by volunteers, and there are regular sessions at weekends. Kyoka Omori, from Spark, went along […]
Sunderland Winter Gardens has been awarded a hefty repair grant from the Arts Council, with the city council also planning a significant investment in the repairs from it own funds. The Winter Gardens is a much-loved landmark in the city, and home to more than 2,000 species of plants. Spark’s Kyoka Omori went along to […]
Thousands of small businesses across the country will have more opportunities to win valuable contracts with public sector organisations, supporting local economic growth and innovation under a new government plan. Under the National Procurement Policy, complicated government buying processes will be simplified to make it easier for small businesses to create more jobs. The idea […]
The number of abandoned animals in Tyne and Wear rose sharply last winter, increasing by over 20%. According to the RSPCA, 486 pets were reported abandoned in the region between November 2022 and January 2023, up from 401 during the same period in 2020-2021—a 21% increase. Nationwide, the RSPCA’s report highlighted an even grimmer picture. […]
Nissan, the renowned Japanese car manufacturer, is grappling with a critical financial challenge and urgently seeking new investors to ensure its survival. A senior official revealed to the Financial Times: “We have only 12 to 14 months to navigate this crisis. The road ahead will be tough, and ultimately, we need both Japan and the […]
Climate change is a global issue that affects not only humans but also animals. The World Economic Forum highlights the strong connection between climate change and rising sea levels, stating: “Climate change is the primary driver of global sea level rise.” They explain further: “As the Earth’s temperature increases, polar ice caps and glaciers melt, […]
The Bank of England has announced a second interest rate cut this year, lowering it to 4.75%, following a drop in September’s inflation rate to 1.7%. According to the Bank of England, three primary factors are driving inflation in the UK. The first is the lingering impact of the coronavirus pandemic, which caused significant shortages […]
