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Sunderland City Council have issued a statement about the drastic increase in homelessness in the area over the last few years. After being contacted by Spark Sunderland, a Sunderland City Council spokesperson revealed that: “Requests for temporary accommodation in Sunderland have doubled in the last two years.” According to the council, they deal with six […]
Nature and wellbeing are closely connected, with time spent outdoors having a positive impact on mental and physical health. The University of Sunderland supports students in achieving this balance by organizing weekly nature walks. Known as “Wellbeing Walks,” these sessions are a collaborative initiative by three University support services: Team Sunderland, Student Journey, and the […]
“Four thousand pounds a week?” I’m shocked. It’s a huge figure, but this is what Maggie Walker, Chair of Trustees at The Bay Foodbank, says her organisation is spending every seven days to fill the bellies of those going hungry right on our own doorsteps. Since 2022, Maggie goes on to tell us, the number […]
“I didn’t just love her, I absolutely adored her,” Paul O’Neill says of his late wife, Kay. Hospices across the UK are facing a financial crisis, and St Cuthbert’s Hospice in Durham is no exception. As someone with a personal connection to this vital place, I spoke to Paul, a Durham man, about his experience […]
St Cuthbert’s Hospice in Durham is hosting its annual Light up a Life Service at Durham Cathedral on Sunday, December 15th. The service, taking place from 7pm-8pm, offers people in Durham an opportunity to pay tribute to loved ones they have lost. This event is especially important during the festive period as it is often […]
Whenever a film deals with the idea or theme of cancer or any illness, as We Live in Time does, you will always connect with someone. One of the greatest things about cinema and film is that it connects us all, even if we don’t know it, are aware of it, or acknowledge it. Whenever […]
Its that time of the year again. Awards seasons is upon us once more! After plenty of enjoyable trash where no intellectual engagement is required to some of the more intelligent mainstream offerings that will in fact be competing – as is always the case every year- it is time to knuckle down and pay […]
A talented student from the University of Sunderland, Tiffany Wong Xue Yi—better known by her stage name 7IFFY—has unveiled the music video for her latest single MONARCH. The video premiered today, Tuesday, December 3rd. Tiffany, a Malaysian rapper, songwriter, and Mass Communications student, has traveled to the UK to complete her final year at the […]
