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Schools across Gateshead went into lockdown following a threatening email this morning. A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: “Just before 9am today (Thursday, March 6), we received a report of malicious communications directed towards a number of primary and secondary schools across Gateshead.” The emails are understood to have been sent overnight. Cardinal Hume Catholic School […]
Sunderland Restaurant Week is set to return this month (March 2025), with many eateries across the city preparing for a much-needed hospitality boost. The popular event will take place between March 15-23, and have £10, £15 and £20 offers for diners to visit old favourites or try new cuisines. Almost 50 venues – including venues […]
Rape Crisis Tyneside and Northumberland (RCTN) are hosting an event to discuss how to better support and understand survivors of sexual violence. Held at Hope Street Xchange, Venue Sunderland on Friday March 14 from 2:00pm till 4:30pm, all ages are welcome and invited to join the experience. It’s focused on sharing women and girls’ experiences […]
The Pavilion at Keel Square in Sunderland, home to one of the UK’s largest digital screens, has launched a year-long event showcasing works by world-renowned artists. Councillor Beth Jones shared her vision for the venue as part of Expo Sunderland. Artist Dominic Harris spoke about showcasing his works, while creative director Doddz elaborated on the […]
England and Harlequins legend Danny Care has praised the Six Nations for “uniting a nation” while also inspiring a younger generation. The 25th year of Six Nations is currently underway with England level on points with France in 2nd place. Speaking to Spark, Care said: “Rugby has given me everything, it’s the best sport in the […]
Team Sunderland men’s rugby president ‘fancies’ his team’s chances of back-to-back cup victories after their Northern Conference shield semi-final win. After successfully dismantling Leeds Trinity 67-12, – thanks to Hat-tricks from Ethan Sutcliffe, Dean Edmundson and Michael Holder – Harvey Allen, Team President, is looking to win the cup for the second season in a […]
A QUARTER of drivers are avoiding night-time driving because they say headlights are too bright for them, according to a survey by the RAC motorists’ organisation. Between a third and two-thirds of all drivers say modern headlights – which often use LEDs or halogen bulbs – can be too bright. They told the survey this […]
The Royalty Theatre, established in 1925, is marking its 100th year. Run by volunteers in Sunderland, it’s just staged Noël Coward’s ‘Private Lives’, directed by Corinne Kilvington. She told Spark’s Jiarui Liang about the important role the Royalty and its hardworking volunteers continue to play in the city’s arts scene.
